Yepes charity race 2026: date and events announced

Plan your race pace

Yepes will host a new sports and charity event linked to AMAFI on Nov. 29, 2026. The association supports projects for people with intellectual disabilities. The event announcement lists a road race, canicross and a hiking walk; the date is confirmed, although not all practical details for each event have been published yet.

The available information places the event at Calle Cimballa 7, in Yepes, Toledo, and identifies this edition as the 10th AMAFI race, the ninth canicross and the fifth hiking walk. To avoid confusion, those confirmed details should be separated from start times, distances, fees and registration instructions that belong to earlier editions or are not yet available for 2026.

What is known about the 2026 edition

The confirmed date is Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026, in the town of Yepes in Toledo province. The announcement for that year identifies three events: the AMAFI race, canicross and a hiking walk. This combination makes the day more than a conventional competition and offers ways to take part for runners, walkers and people who take part in sport with their dogs.

The event names indicate that it will be the 10th race, ninth canicross and fifth hiking walk. Those numbers describe the history of each event, which did not necessarily begin at the same time. The numbering shows that the event has continued over the years, but it does not provide information about courses, divisions, age limits or rules for the next edition.

A specific address is also listed: Calle Cimballa 7, postal code 45313. The previous edition used AMAFI’s premises as the start and finish point, but the available 2026 information does not say whether the same arrangement will be used again. The published address helps identify the event location; the exact start point for each event should be confirmed when the full schedule is released.

A sporting event rooted in inclusion

The feature that sets the day apart is its connection to AMAFI projects for people with intellectual disabilities. The race is not presented only as a test of times: it brings different events together around a social cause and aims to create shared space for sport, with different paces and ways to participate.

That approach is reflected in the mix of a road race, an event with dogs and a hiking walk. Each format offers a different experience: running means following a course on foot, competitively or recreationally; canicross involves a dog and requires participants to follow specific rules; and the walk offers an alternative focused on walking. The range of events means the day does not depend on a single way of taking part in sport.

However, inclusion should not be mistaken for an automatic guarantee that every venue or course is accessible. The available information explains the event’s social purpose but does not specify adaptations, accessibility services, support measures or conditions for participants with specific needs. Those details require clear communication from the organizers, especially for an event that places inclusive participation at the heart of its identity.

Events and distances: what is confirmed and what remains unknown

The 2026 announcement lists a race, canicross and a hiking walk, but the available details do not give official distances for each event that year. It is known that the canicross course has been 6 kilometers and the road race covered 7.5 kilometers in the 2025 edition. Those figures are a recent reference, not confirmation of the course planned for November 2026.

In canicross, distance is not the only important detail. Taking part with a dog can involve specific requirements for animal control, equipment and conduct at the start, although the rules for this edition have not yet appeared in the information reviewed. Rules from other years should not automatically be assumed to apply: conditions, divisions or required documents may change.

The hiking walk is also on the program, but its length and terrain have not been specified. The children’s divisions included in earlier schedules have not been confirmed for 2026 either. Anyone comparing the event with the previous edition can use the 6-kilometer canicross and 7.5-kilometer road race as a reference, while keeping in mind that the final details must come from the organizers’ 2026 announcement.

Calendar: the date is clear, start times are pending

The calendar provides one unequivocal detail: the event is scheduled for Nov. 29, 2026. However, no confirmed start time is available for any of the events. Information from earlier editions should not be carried over automatically, as the order and timing of events can change from one year to another.

As a historical reference, a previous schedule placed the canicross at 10:30 a.m., children’s races and the walk at 11:30 a.m., and the road race at 12:15 p.m. Those times describe that edition and are not the official 2026 schedule. The difference could affect arrival times, parking, participants’ preparations and coordination for people attending with dogs or children.

The same caution applies to bib pickup, possible road closures, access to the start area and post-event activities. None of these details is established by the general event date. Once the updated schedule is released, it will be important to check that it explicitly refers to the 2026 edition, rather than an old results page or announcement that remains online.

Location in Yepes and meeting-point details

The address associated with the event is Calle Cimballa 7, 45313 Yepes, Toledo. This identifies the town and the location listed in the event information. Yepes is in Toledo province, in Castilla-La Mancha; when planning travel, it is useful to distinguish the postal address from the exact location of the start points, which may depend on the final event layout.

In the previous edition, starts and finishes took place at AMAFI’s premises. That provides a local reference point for the day, but it does not confirm that every 2026 course will start and finish there. No course map or route showing distances and elevation has been published, so it is not possible to accurately describe the surface, streets or course profile.

The absence of a map also makes it impossible to assess practical details such as narrow sections, crossings, dirt paths or places for spectators. This information is especially useful at an event with several formats: running, walking and taking part with a dog can create different needs at the start and along the course. For now, the address should be treated as the published location, not a complete description of the route.

Registration and fees: what can be stated

The information available for the 2026 edition does not provide an entry fee or a verifiable registration link. It also does not confirm whether all events will use the same process or whether in-person registration will be available for the walk. Therefore, it is not possible to confirm that registration is open or announce an official 2026 fee based solely on the current details.

As a historical reference, organizers announced a fee of 12 euros for the canicross and road race in a previous edition, with the same amount for the hiking walk. That announcement also said the walk could be entered on the day at AMAFI’s premises, while registration for the other events was handled online. Those conditions belong to an earlier event and do not establish the 2026 fee, platform or registration process.

The previous schedule mentioned a runner’s bag, technical T-shirt and a charity meal afterward. These items have not been confirmed for the next edition, so they should be treated as part of that year’s offer rather than guaranteed benefits. Updated regulations will be needed to confirm the fee and what it includes, as well as deadlines, divisions, transfer policies and conditions for taking part with a dog.

A tradition bringing together running, walking and canicross

The different formats give the event a distinctive place in the local calendar. The road race is for people who want to complete a course running; canicross makes the relationship between runner and dog an essential part of the event; and the hiking walk offers a way to take part that is less focused on the clock. Together, the events create a sporting occasion with more than one way to join in.

The announced numbering — 10th race, ninth canicross and fifth hiking walk — points to a history spanning several years, although the disciplines do not all have the same history. The 2025 edition took place on Nov. 30, and its results listed a 7.5-kilometer race and a 6-kilometer canicross. The move to Nov. 29 in 2026 keeps the event in late November, but does not mean the course or schedule will be identical.

At charity events like this, participation has a dimension that cannot be measured only in places or times. The day brings together residents, runners and people connected to the association while raising awareness of social projects. That purpose does not replace basic sporting information: distance, rules and cost remain essential. The event’s success also depends on communicating those details clearly and with enough notice.

How to distinguish 2026 information from earlier editions

Online results, local government announcements and registration pages can mix details from different editions. A Nov. 30 date, a 10:30 a.m. start time or a 12-euro fee may belong to an earlier event, even when shown alongside the event name. The year and publication date are essential to interpreting the details correctly.

For 2026, the available information supports the Nov. 29 date, the location in Yepes and the announced race, canicross and hiking walk. Calle Cimballa 7 and the event numbering are also listed. By contrast, the start time, final distances, fee, registration link, map and course details have not yet been confirmed.

This distinction does not make the event less appealing; it prevents an old reference from becoming misleading guidance. In particular, the 7.5-kilometer race and 6-kilometer canicross are details from the previous edition. Until the 2026 rules are released, they are best presented as historical references rather than official distances. Confirmed information and historical information serve different purposes.

The value of a day that goes beyond the clock

The event’s appeal comes from combining physical activity with support for a local social initiative. Some participants will aim to compete; others will complete the walk or share the course with their dog. That variety allows the same day to move at different paces and means the experience is not limited to people pursuing a personal best. Sport serves as a meeting point and a way to raise visibility.

The cause linked to AMAFI gives the event context, but the public information still needs to fill in its practical details. A schedule with start times, accessible routes, canicross rules and registration conditions would help each person decide which event suits them. At an event centered on inclusion, clear information is not merely an administrative detail: it is part of making participation possible.

For now, the most accurate picture of the 2026 edition is a day scheduled for Nov. 29 in Yepes, with three events and a charitable purpose connected to projects for people with intellectual disabilities. The date and purpose are established; much of the sporting information remains pending. That distinction shows what can be planned now and what will need to be checked when the full official program is published.

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