Vega de Cantimpalos 2027: date, schedule, course and fees

Plan your race pace

The road race in Cantimpalos returns on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, with a 5-kilometer short event and a 10-kilometer long race. Bib distribution is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.; the 10K starts at noon and the 5K at 12:20 p.m. Children’s races and an awards presentation are also on the program.

The event combines an opening stretch through town with paths around the Segovia municipality and the agricultural plain that gives the race its name. Adult entry fees are listed at 12 euros through Jan. 31 and 15 euros from Feb. 1, with a runner’s gift and meal ticket included, according to the organizers’ information. The race is part of Segovia Province’s Pedestrian Race Circuit.

A running event in the Segovian plain

The 2027 edition will be the 16th running of this popular event, taking runners from Cantimpalos’ streets into the open landscape of the surrounding plain. The transition from town to countryside defines its character: this is neither an entirely paved race nor a mountain event, but a running course linking the village with meadows and fields. The change of scenery is one of its distinctive features.

According to the available information, after the first kilometer the route reaches the municipal swimming pool and enters El Prado de Cantimpalos. It also passes near La Alameda del Prado, known for its centuries-old poplar trees, and reaches La Laguna, along with other nearby landmarks. These details help describe the setting, but they are not a substitute for an official map and do not establish every turn, crossing or course condition for this edition.

The event is part of the provincial pedestrian race circuit. The race information describes it as the circuit’s first event of 2027, with other races to follow around the province. The calendar gives participants a reason to run in different municipalities throughout the year, while Cantimpalos gets a sporting day featuring adult events and races for children. The program brings together popular competition and family participation.

Race date, location and distances

The confirmed date is Feb. 6, 2027, and the host municipality is Cantimpalos, in Segovia province. The supplied information does not specify an exact start or finish address, so it would be unwise to name a particular square or street without checking the current regulations. The bib pickup location is also not given here: distribution is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., but the exact venue should be confirmed in the organizers’ official information.

The two adult distances are 5 and 10 kilometers. The shorter race is presented as an introductory option, while the longer event is the main race, described in the schedule as the long-distance run. Participants can choose between a shorter course and one that requires sustaining their effort for longer. Both options share the event’s atmosphere and some of its rural setting, although the available information does not say whether the 10K repeats the 5K course exactly.

The 5-kilometer introductory race and 10-kilometer long race are consistently listed in the information for this edition. No official elevation profile or verified ascent figure is provided, so it is better not to describe the course as completely flat or assign it a precise technical difficulty. The combination of streets and paths does indicate that the surface may change during the race; comfortable shoes suited to mixed terrain are a reasonable choice, though actual conditions will depend on the ground on race day.

Saturday start times and schedule

Bib distribution is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. The 10-kilometer race is set to start at noon, followed 20 minutes later by the 5K at 12:20 p.m. Staggering the two adult starts keeps them from taking place at the same time. The schedule matters when planning travel and allowing time to collect a bib, though organizers may announce changes if the program is updated.

Children’s races are scheduled for 1:15 p.m., with pre-benjamin, benjamin and alevín categories. The awards presentation is listed for 1:30 p.m. The reference information does not give the children’s distances, registration procedure or exact age ranges for each group, so those details need to be checked in the edition’s regulations. The children’s events extend the day beyond the two adult races and give the morning an intergenerational feel.

Less than an hour separates the 5K start and the children’s races. Families can follow the adult event and stay for the later activities, although each participant’s finish time will depend on pace and course conditions. The awards presentation is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.; the available information does not say whether timing could change depending on how the races unfold or the number of participants.

A course through streets, meadows and La Laguna

The route begins in an urban area and runs through Cantimpalos’ streets for the first kilometer. It then leaves the town center near the municipal swimming pool and enters El Prado. The course passes La Alameda del Prado and its centuries-old poplars before reaching La Laguna and other nearby landmarks. The race alternates the pace of the village with the open feel of the plain’s paths.

That change in surface can shape the experience more than a generic description of speed. The urban section is likely to have a more regular surface; on rural tracks and paths, the footing can feel different depending on moisture, maintenance and weather. February can bring cold or rain to the Castilian plateau, but the available information offers no forecast for race day and cannot guarantee the condition of the paths. The actual state of the course will become clearer closer to the event.

The reference material does not include a complete official map or confirm the precise layout of the 10-kilometer circuit. Although other listings mention a circular 5-kilometer course for the shorter event, technical details should be checked against the organizers’ documentation before being treated as final. The advertised distance alone cannot establish every turn, elevation change or surface section. Checking the current regulations and route helps prevent maps from previous editions being mistaken for the 2027 course.

Registration, entry fees and deadlines

Race information says registration is available through the Cantimpalos SPORT website. The listed adult entry fee is 12 euros through Sunday, Jan. 31, and 15 euros from Monday, Feb. 1. The fee includes a runner’s gift and a meal ticket, according to the published details. Members of Club Multi-Sport Pedrazuela receive a 2-euro discount on the race, based on the reference information.

The standard registration window for adult events closes Friday, Feb. 5, at 3 p.m. Organizers say race-day registration may be possible if places remain, up to the planned capacity. That possibility is not a guarantee of availability; it depends on remaining places and the conditions set by the organizers. The published deadline is 3 p.m. on the day before the race, while the lower fee ends several days earlier, on Jan. 31.

The children’s entry fee is not listed, and the available information does not say whether children use the same registration process as adults. The maximum number of bibs is also unspecified. Fees and deadlines should therefore be treated as the details announced for this edition, not as permanent terms for the race. If anything changes, the organizers’ latest information takes precedence. The listed contacts for inquiries are Félix at 686 102 718 and Fernando at 649 136 784, as well as info@cantimpalos.club.

What to know before race day

The difference between the two distances is more than five kilometers. The introductory event involves a shorter overall effort, while the 10K requires runners to manage their pace for longer. In either race, knowing the surface can help with footwear and clothing: the course combines a stretch through town with paths across the plain, so the ground underfoot may change midway. Adapting to mixed terrain matters more than a broad label for difficulty.

The date falls in the middle of Segovia’s winter. Without turning a seasonal expectation into a forecast, it makes sense to allow for low temperatures early in the day and possible weather changes, and to check the forecast before traveling. Layers that make it easy to adjust warmth can be useful while waiting for the start; clothing during the race will depend on conditions and personal preference. The available information does not confirm aid stations, a bag drop, showers, chip timing or medical services, so these should not be assumed to be provided.

It is also useful to distinguish race start times from the schedule for the whole day. Bib pickup begins at 10:30 a.m., adult races start around noon, and the children’s events are scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Arriving with time to spare makes it easier to find your way and check for any organizers’ notices, but the exact start and finish location should be confirmed in the latest information. The regulations are the reference for questions about categories, equipment and participation terms, especially for those running with children.

A local event on the provincial calendar

The race has a local feel: the course does more than connect kilometers, taking participants from Cantimpalos to places that are part of its everyday landscape. El Prado, the poplar grove and the lagoon give context to an event that uses the rural surroundings while remaining close to town. For visiting runners, these features offer a tangible sense of the plain; for residents, familiar streets and paths become a sporting venue on a winter morning.

Its place in the provincial circuit adds another dimension. According to the information available, the Cantimpalos race opens the 2027 calendar and is followed by other events around Segovia. In that context, the 5K and 10K can appeal to different runners, from those seeking a shorter distance to those who prefer a longer adult race. The circuit links a municipal event with a season of races across the province.

The edition is scheduled for Feb. 6, 2027, though practical details may be updated as the date approaches. The full route, exact start location, children’s event conditions and any changes to fees or times are worth confirming in the official announcement. Based on the information already published, the morning takes shape: bib pickup from 10:30 a.m., two adult starts, children’s races and a route leaving the streets for Cantimpalos’ meadows. The plain will connect the town, the countryside and the race.