Circuit Caixa Popular 2026: record participation and overall champions

The Circuit Caixa Popular 2026 has concluded its 21st edition in València with 39,430 participants, the highest figure in its history. Borja Añón and Marta Gómez Monzón are the overall champions of a season that also raised a record amount for charity.

Record participation in the series

The 39,430 runners represent a 10% increase on the previous season. Female participation grew by 12%, with women accounting for 34.9% of participants.

The «A tu ritmo» category attracted nearly 8,000 entrants. In addition, more than a thousand children under 14 ran in the junior categories.

The series began in 2005 in the Orriols neighbourhood. Its first race had 361 runners.

Borja Añón and Marta Gómez, overall champions

The closing gala paid tribute to the champions. Borja Añón of CD Metaesport Riba-roja claimed his third consecutive title. He was followed by Joshua García and Francisco J. Torrente, both of Serrano Club Atletismo.

In the women’s category, Marta Gómez Monzón of Mur i Castell Blumaq won her first overall title after finishing runner-up in the previous edition. Elia Fuentes of Serrano CA and Maria Guzman of Redolat Team completed the podium. Both made their first appearance on the overall podium.

Record charity fundraising

The edition raised 24,891 euros, a record amount for five charities that work with people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

In its 20th edition, the series raised 16,287 euros for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

To keep up with running in Valencia, read the report on the Valencia Half Marathon.