Ave María Solidarity Race 2027: date, time and registration

Plan your race pace

The 13th Ave María Solidarity Race will take place on Sunday, March 7, 2027, in Granada, with the start scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at Cuesta del Chapiz, 3. The Fundación Patronato Avemariano de Granada is organizing the event, and registration has been listed as open since October 13, 2026. The available event information identifies a 10-kilometer distance, although the course and any other race formats have not yet been confirmed.

The event combines a popular running race with a day of solidarity and participation. The organizers have linked this edition to the number 13 and a light-hearted theme. Announced features include a commemorative T-shirt and benefits for early registrants. The entry fee, full course, bib collection arrangements and the specific destination of the funds are not stated in the published information, so confirmed details should be kept separate from matters still to be announced.

Date, start time and location

The event is scheduled for March 7, 2027, with the listed start time at 9:30 a.m. The registration listing gives the address as Cuesta del Chapiz, 3, in Granada. This identifies a specific starting point in the city, but it is not enough to determine the route or where the finish line will be located.

The location also matters when planning how to get there. Participants travelling from other neighbourhoods or towns should check access conditions and any traffic changes announced closer to race day. The listing does not provide road-closure times, reserved parking or event-specific public transport alternatives, so those details should be confirmed through the organizers’ channels as the date approaches.

The start time gives participants an idea of the morning schedule, but it does not necessarily indicate when the event area opens. The available information also does not specify bib collection hours, start-corral closures or a cut-off time. To avoid unnecessary travel, participants should not treat 9:30 as the schedule for all event services: for now, it is only the announced race start time.

Registration is open and the published deadline

Registration opened on October 13, 2026, at 12:15 p.m., according to the event listing, which gives February 7, 2027, at 12 a.m. as the closing time. As of October 14, 2026, entries are listed as open. RockTheSport is handling registration on behalf of the Fundación Patronato Avemariano de Granada, the organization responsible for the event.

The closing time deserves attention: 12 a.m. on February 7 is the beginning of that date, not its end. If the platform keeps this information unchanged, the stated deadline would be midnight between February 6 and February 7. The listing may be updated, so the date and time displayed on the official registration form should take precedence over external summaries or calendar entries reproduced elsewhere.

The reference information does not give the registration price or explain whether fees vary by age, race format or sales period. It also does not state whether service charges apply, what the entry includes or whether transfers are allowed. For that reason, the final cost cannot be calculated reliably. Before completing registration, participants should review the payment breakdown and terms shown on the platform, which should state the current price and participation conditions.

What is known about the distance and course

The listing includes a 10K reference, making that the distance identifiable in the published details. It also mentions other options, but does not say what they are or how long they cover. The cautious reading is that the edition includes a 10-kilometer race and may offer other formats that have not yet been detailed; there is not enough information to confirm children’s races, shorter distances or a noncompetitive option.

No course map, elevation profile, aid-station locations or predominant surface has been published so far. The start address does not reveal whether the route will be urban, a loop or an out-and-back course. Although other websites describe the event as a road race, the main event information does not include a technical course sheet that would confirm this precisely. These details affect preparation and pacing, so the route should not be treated as final until an official map is released.

Once the route is published, it will be useful to check whether the 10 kilometers are certified, how turns are distributed and which streets may be affected. A familiar course can help runners manage their effort; a map also helps families and spectators choose places to watch. Without those details, specific advice about elevation, footwear or race strategy would be speculative. The missing information does not diminish interest in the event, but it does define the limits of what can currently be stated with confidence.

An edition shaped by the number 13

The race will reach its 13th edition in 2027. The organizers have played with the number 13 and the superstition surrounding bad luck, taking a light-hearted approach to an event intended to bring together sport, community and solidarity. Rather than focusing only on competition, the event puts the emphasis on a shared experience among runners and the educational community.

The new T-shirt is also among the announced features. According to information released by the organizers, the first 200 registrants will receive a ticket for a drink and a tapa, while the first 100 can have their name printed on the back of the shirt. These benefits depend on registration order, although it has not been clarified whether both apply to people among the first 100 or how they will be distributed.

These kinds of incentives add a social dimension to a popular race, but they should not be confused with the basic participation terms. Availability depends on places and on meeting any requirements set by the organizer. More complete instructions are needed to confirm the shirt design, delivery date and details of the drink and tapa. What has been announced so far is that the edition will include a commemorative garment and limited benefits for early registrants.

The solidarity element and the organizing body

The Fundación Patronato Avemariano de Granada is listed as the organizer and the body responsible for registration, which is handled through RockTheSport. The event’s name and presentation describe it as a solidarity race, but the available information does not say which project will benefit, what share of each entry fee will go to a cause or how the funds will be accounted for. These details are essential to understanding the event’s social impact and should not be assumed without an explicit announcement.

For charity events, transparency helps participants and the public understand what is being funded and how. A clear description of the cause, the destination of the funds and partner organizations helps distinguish the charitable purpose from other organizational expenses. In this edition, the available listing confirms who is organizing the race but does not provide that breakdown. The absence of this information does not prove that there is no associated cause; it means only that the cause is not detailed in the information reviewed.

The foundation’s role also identifies whom participants can contact with questions about the event, its rules or registration conditions. RockTheSport acts as the registration platform, while the event itself is organized by the Avemarian foundation. This distinction can be useful if an issue arises: the platform handles registration, but questions about the route, T-shirt or charitable purpose depend on information provided by the organizer.

Preparing to take part without assuming what remains unknown

With the date, start time and 10-kilometer distance identified, participants can begin considering whether the race fits their calendar. However, decisions that depend on the course profile should wait until the route is published. A flat race and one with elevation changes call for different pacing; the approach also changes if the course has narrow streets, frequent turns or shared sections. The best reference will be the official technical information once it is available.

Registration also does not replace checking the practical conditions. It is worth confirming what documents are needed, whether bibs are collected in advance or on race day, and what cancellation or amendment policy applies. None of these points is detailed in the information reviewed. Participants should not assume that entries can be transferred or refunded, since each event sets its own rules and the platform displays the applicable terms during registration.

For runners new to the 10K distance, the calendar leaves several months between registration opening and race day. That time can allow for gradual preparation, although suitable training depends on experience, health and individual starting point. The event does not publish a training plan or individual coaching services, and there is no need to invent them: it is enough to note that training load should increase gradually and persistent pain requires medical attention.

What is still to be confirmed

The available information already places the event on the calendar, identifies the organizer and gives the registration opening date. It also states the start time, starting point and a 10-kilometer distance. Important details remain unconfirmed, however: the price, course map, additional formats, finish location, aid stations, participant services and the specific destination of the charitable proceeds. The race listing does not yet provide every detail needed to complete the planning process.

Some conditions are often released in stages, especially when organizers are preparing updates or coordinating permits and logistics. That does not turn missing details into established facts. The reliable reference for changes will be direct communication from the Fundación Patronato Avemariano de Granada and the registration page. In particular, participants should recheck the entry deadline because 12 a.m. can be confusing if interpreted as the end of February 7.

The 2027 edition now has an announced date and start time, and its 13th running puts the spotlight once again on a Granada event seeking to bring physical activity and solidarity together. The plan includes benefits for early registrants and a commemorative T-shirt, while the course and financial terms are still to come. With those limits clear, the event can be described for what it is: a confirmed date on the calendar, with practical information still being developed.