Cursa del Club Natació Sabadell 2026: date and races

Plan your race pace

The XXXIV Cursa del Club Natació Sabadell is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026, in Sabadell. The available information announces 5K and 10K courses, as well as a charity walk, and links the proceeds to KMxL’ELA and the Fundació Catalana d’ELA Miquel Valls. No confirmed information is available yet about the start time, entry fee or exact start and finish locations.

The event is part of the city’s popular racing calendar and combines sport with a charitable purpose. The reference information identifies this edition as the 34th running. The date provided for 2026 places it on the calendar, although practical details that usually shape registration and race-day planning still require official confirmation.

Confirmed race date and details

The stated race date is Dec. 13, 2026, in Sabadell. The event is billed as the XXXIV Cursa del Club Natació Sabadell and includes 5K and 10K races. A charity walk is also announced, offering a different way to take part for those who want to walk rather than run.

The available information does not specify the start time or the exact place where race bibs will be collected. It also does not provide the course map, elevation, water stations or time limit for either distance. These details matter when planning the day and should be checked when the organizers publish final information, rather than inferred from earlier editions.

Some references connected with the event mix different dates, including Nov. 29 and the weekend of Dec. 12-13. For this edition, the date provided as confirmed is Sunday, Dec. 13. If announcements or third-party pages conflict, the organizer’s information should take precedence, and any calendar updates should be checked.

Two distances for different paces

The announced race options are 5K and 10K. The shorter distance may suit people new to racing, returning to running after a break or simply preferring a shorter event. The 10K offers a longer challenge and often attracts runners who already have experience with popular races.

The choice depends on more than a runner’s usual pace. Training consistency, recent experience and the ability to sustain effort all matter. A short race is not automatically easy if someone runs beyond their ability, while completing 10K can be a reasonable goal with gradual preparation and realistic expectations.

The available event information says the 10K course consists of two laps of the 5K route. That format can make it easier to follow the course and let runners see the circuit during the first lap, although no geographic details or elevation profile have been published. It is not yet possible to confirm whether the 2026 race will use exactly the same format.

A charity walk alongside the races

The event also includes a charity walk, presented as an option for people who do not want to run. This broadens the day’s appeal and lets people with different fitness levels take part in the same event. The reference information does not state its distance, start time or whether it requires a separate registration.

The event is announced in support of KMxL’ELA and the Fundació Catalana d’ELA Miquel Valls. According to the available information, the proceeds will be donated to the named organization. This charitable purpose distinguishes the edition from an event focused only on rankings or personal records, although the precise amount raised will depend on the terms published by the organizers.

Earlier editions have been linked to other causes, including the Fundació Oncolliga. That information relates to a different year and should not be confused with the charitable purpose announced for 2026. The beneficiary can change from one year to another, so older reports help explain the event’s history but cannot establish who will receive the funds from the new edition.

Registration, fees and race-bib pickup

The reference information does not give a verifiable registration fee for the 5K, 10K or charity walk. It also provides no opening or closing dates for registration, possible pricing tiers or registration procedure. As a result, no reliable price can be stated: a fee from an earlier edition may have changed and should not be presented as the 2026 cost.

Race-bib pickup is another detail awaiting confirmation. The available material refers to bib distribution on the day before and on race day, but does not specify the schedule, hours or location that will apply to this edition. Those details can affect travel plans, especially for participants coming to Sabadell from elsewhere, so it is best to wait for the organizers’ specific announcement.

The event information says participants under 18 registered for the 5K and 10K must provide permission from a parent or legal guardian. It also mentions additional documentation for the children’s race, including a copy of the responsible adult’s identification in some circumstances. The minimum age and full participation requirements for children in 2026 are not specified here.

How to assess the course before race day

No verifiable map of the 2026 course has been provided so far. Earlier editions have changed their routes, and some local reports describe modifications prompted by construction work or efforts to create a faster course. That history shows that the route should not be treated as permanent: a course used one year may change for the next event.

The reference to two laps for the 10K gives a broad indication, but it does not reveal whether the course is flat, how many turns it has or what type of surface predominates. Nor is it enough to confirm that the race takes place entirely on paved roads. Until an official map is published, it is best not to estimate elevation, likely finishing times or spectator areas based only on memories of previous years.

For an urban race, it can generally be useful to practise the chosen distance and include moderate pace changes if the route has turns or crowded sections. Those are general suggestions, however, and do not describe the Sabadell course. Specific preparation should be based on the official map and instructions for this edition once they become available.

A race rooted in the club’s history

Club Natació Sabadell was founded in June 1916, but its immediate predecessor was an aquatic festival held on Aug. 22, 1915, at the Ca la Paula pond. The event featured swimming, diving and water polo. Today’s popular road race belongs to a different era and sport, but it bears the name of an organization with more than a century of presence in the city’s sporting life.

The club played a prominent role in the development of swimming and aquatic sports in Catalonia and Spain. Along with other organizations, it helped establish the Spanish and Catalan swimming federations in 1920 and 1921, respectively. That history explains why the Cursa del Club is more than an athletics event: it is part of the public activity of a sports institution deeply rooted in Sabadell.

Its history is also reflected in the range of sports and athletes associated with the organization. Swimming, water polo and artistic swimming have been among its best-known sections, featuring Olympians and champions from different generations. The race brings that tradition of collective participation onto the streets, where the focus shifts from the pool to recreational runners and people joining the walk.

A popular race that has changed with the city

Reports from previous editions describe an event that has adjusted its distances, start points and routes over time. Some years saw the return of the 10K; in others, city construction work forced organizers to shorten the route or change the start and finish locations. That recent history suggests an adaptable race, but it cannot predict what will change in 2026.

Participation has also varied by edition. Earlier reports mention more than 1,100 athletes in one event and nearly 700 in another charity race, figures that refer to different years and circumstances. They are not an attendance forecast for December 2026 and cannot establish how many race bibs will be available. The final number will depend on registration and this year’s organizational arrangements.

The event has also included inclusive elements and activities for children in previous editions. Those details help explain how the race has evolved, but they do not replace the current program. Publication of the categories, prizes, participation rules and services will show which features remain and which will change in the new Sabadell edition.

What remains to be announced before Dec. 13

The date, city, main distances and charitable purpose already provide a basic picture of the event. Important details are still missing, including the start time, meeting point, route maps, finish location and timing system. Registration fees, the registration calendar and race-bib distribution arrangements also remain to be confirmed.

The organizers will also need to clarify the categories, prizes, water stations and any time limit. Information from earlier editions mentions awards for the overall standings, age categories and visually impaired participants, as well as recognition for club members. Those arrangements should not be assumed to return without specific confirmation for 2026.

For a charity event, transparency about the beneficiary and the use of proceeds matters as much as race logistics. The reference information names KMxL’ELA and the Fundació Catalana d’ELA Miquel Valls, but does not explain how the donation will be calculated or what share of each entry fee will be contributed. Publishing those details would help participants understand the scope of the partnership.

Sabadell, setting for a sporting and charitable event

The race will take place in Sabadell, a municipality in Barcelona province, although the exact start and finish address has not yet been specified. Knowing the location will be essential for planning public transport, parking and traffic restrictions. Until it is announced, the start should not be assigned to a particular club facility or street.

The connection between the race and the city is also reflected in Club Natació Sabadell’s role in local sport. The organization has a long history and sections that have won national and international titles, but this event is open to recreational athletes. Experienced runners, occasional participants, families and people choosing the walk for its inclusive nature may all share the starting area.

The race is set to bring sport and charity together again on Dec. 13 if the announced event goes ahead as scheduled. The combination of 5K and 10K races, a walk and support for organizations connected with ALS defines what is currently known about the 34th edition. Route maps, schedules and registration terms will complete the information participants need to decide how to take part.