Subida al Mingrano 2026: Martínez and Vera win

Antonio Martínez and Mayte Vera won the second Subida al Mingrano, held on Saturday 31 October 2026 in Las Palas, a district of Fuente Álamo. Martínez completed the mountain race in 1:16:00, while Vera won the women’s race in 1:32:01.

Antonio Martínez wins in Las Palas

Martínez, a Las Palas native who runs for C.A. Puerto Torrevieja, claimed both the overall men’s victory and first place in the Masters 40 category. Sergio del Pozo finished second overall and first in the senior category, while Lorenzo Macario came third overall and second in Masters 40.

• 1st Antonio Martínez (C.A. Puerto Torrevieja): 1:16:00.
• 2nd Sergio del Pozo (Vista Alegre Trail): 1:17:44.
• 3rd Lorenzo Macario (CT Archena): 1:18:02.

Mayte Vera tops the women’s podium

Mayte Vera, of Alhaya Coym and CA Puertas Lorca, also finished first in the Masters 40 category. María Isabel Maldonado came second overall and won the Masters 35 category; Yolanda Inglés completed the podium and was the first senior finisher.

• 1st Mayte Vera (Alhaya Coym and CA Puertas Lorca): 1:32:01.
• 2nd María Isabel Maldonado (C.D. Runtritón Cartagena): 1:37:17.
• 3rd Yolanda Inglés (Tritándem): 1:37:58.

A mountain course and a walking route

The competitive race covered approximately 18 kilometres. A 12-kilometre walking route was also held. Both started and finished near the school in Las Palas.

The mixed course ran mainly along tracks, paths and trails through the countryside around the district, with varied surfaces and changes in elevation. The race joined the 2026 Trail Tour FAMU circuit and the Trail Running League, and was part of the Desafío Trail Portichuelo. More information is available on the Subida al Mingrano race page.

Proceeds support mastocytosis research

Proceeds from the event went to the Association for Mastocytosis and Related Diseases, to support research into and treatment of these conditions.

Club Deportivo Portichuelo organised the race with support from the Fuente Álamo and Mazarrón town councils and the Murcia Region Athletics Federation. Fuente Álamo Town Council also thanked the Association of Friends of Las Palas, the volunteers and the company Relesa for their support.