The Portitxol race returns to Palma on Jan. 24, 2027

Plan your race pace

The popular Portitxol race is scheduled to return on Jan. 24, 2027, according to the date provided for the next edition. Moll de Troneres, on Palma’s waterfront, has served as the start and finish area in previous years, although the 2027 start time, distances and final course still need to be confirmed in the race regulations.

The event combines adult races with children’s activities, on a route beside the sea and with a community-running atmosphere. Available records show 5K and 10K races in 2024 and more than 1,200 athletes taking part in 2026. Those are useful precedents for understanding the event, not a guarantee that the next program will remain unchanged.

Confirmed date and details still to come

The next edition is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 24, 2027. The date places the race in the middle of Mallorca’s winter, when mornings by the sea can begin cool and breezy, although the conditions on race day will depend on the weather. For now, the available information confirms the date but does not specify a start time or when registration will open.

The 2027 entry fee, categories, age limits and specific regulations are also not included in the information available here. The 2024 rules scheduled the 5K and 10K races for 9 a.m. and children’s races for 10:30 a.m., while the 2026 edition started at 10 a.m. The difference in schedules from one year to the next is a reason not to assume an earlier start time for the upcoming race.

The event takes place around Portitxol, within the municipality of Palma, and the 2024 documentation lists Moll de Troneres as the start and finish location. That is useful context for picturing the setting, but the location and arrangements for the 2027 edition will need to be confirmed by the organizers before participants plan their travel.

A route shaped by Palma’s waterfront

The appeal of the race is closely tied to its setting. In previous editions, runners started beside the Rosa de los Vientos monument at Moll de Troneres and followed the Portitxol waterfront, with the bay in view. Its proximity to the water defines the race: this is an urban route, open to the elements and exposed to coastal conditions.

The 2024 course description outlined a route along the promenade beside Can Pere Antoni beach and toward the breakwater. The 5K course returned to the finish earlier, while the 10K added a section in the direction of Ciudad Jardín before turning back toward Portitxol. That layout explains how the two distances differed, but it does not confirm that the course will remain the same in 2027.

On a coastal race course, wind can affect runners as much as elevation. An easy straight stretch with a tailwind can become demanding when the direction changes; humidity and perceived temperature can also affect how hard the effort feels. Previous editions provide a sense of the setting, but the official course map will determine the turns, checkpoints and any road closures.

What previous editions tell us about the distances

Documentation for the fourth edition, held in 2024, lists two adult distances: 5K and 10K. The shorter race shared the opening section and returned to the finish sooner; the longer course continued along the waterfront. Children’s races were also announced for that edition, with separate start times from the main events.

The January 2026 edition was the sixth and drew more than 1,200 participants of different ages, according to coverage of the event. That figure was well above the previous record of just over 600 finishers cited in the report. The growth describes the event’s recent trajectory, but it cannot predict how many people will take part in 2027 or how many places will be available.

The 5K and 10K formats are reasonable precedents to keep in mind for the upcoming edition, but they are not confirmed options until the new regulations are published. It is also not yet clear whether children’s races will be held, which age groups can enter or how the starts will be arranged. The new edition’s official information should take precedence over historical formats, particularly if the route or schedule changes.

Start, schedule and registration

Moll de Troneres has served as the meeting point for runners in previous editions. In 2024, bib pickup took place in the start area on race morning, with different deadlines for adult and children’s races. Those details show how that edition was organized, but should not be treated as current instructions for 2027.

Registration for the 2024 race was handled through Elitechip and closed the night before the event. That reference identifies the channel used at the time, but no 2027 deadline, registration link or fee has been provided. Without an open entry period and published terms, it is not possible to give a price or say when registration will be available.

It is also not yet known whether bibs will again be collected on race day, what identification will be required or whether advance pickup will be offered. For events with many participants, those decisions affect travel and arrival at the start area. It is best to wait for the instructions for this edition rather than automatically carrying over the rules from previous years.

A community race for different ages

Children’s categories in the 2024 event and the participation of athletes of all ages in 2026 point to a race with a family-friendly element. Children’s events bring a different rhythm to a program than one focused entirely on adults: alongside competition, there are first race bibs, shared starts and the experience of running close to home.

Coverage of the 2026 edition highlighted the crowds at Moll de Troneres and the rise in participation compared with earlier years. Beyond the results, the event turns the promenade and harbor area into a gathering place for the morning. A community race is also defined by the range of people taking part, from regular runners to those entering an organized event for the first time.

Family participation, however, depends on practical information that is not yet available for 2027: minimum ages, children’s distances, guardian consent and start times. The conditions should not be assumed to remain the same, since they can change from one edition to another. The regulations will set out which categories are offered and how the children’s events will be run.

Organization, safety and race timing

In 2024, the race was organized by Club Marathon Mallorca and promoted by Elitechip under the technical direction of the Federació d’Atletisme de les Illes Balears. The documentation also listed support from Palma City Council’s Institut Municipal d’Esports and other entities. Those details describe that edition’s structure; the organizers and partners for 2027 will need to be confirmed in the relevant official information.

The 2024 regulations provided for security coverage, authorities on site, medical assistance and ambulances, as well as civil liability and medical insurance for participants. They also said results were timed with Elitechip’s ChampionChip-MyLaps system, under the supervision of the federation’s judges’ committee. It cannot be assumed that every detail will remain identical, but the rules offer a concrete reference for how the race was managed at the time.

On an urban course beside the waterfront, managing crossings and traffic is essential to keeping the route safe. Organizers may change the course if circumstances prevent them from using the planned route, a possibility included in the previous regulations. For 2027, updates on road closures, access and route changes will need to be checked when the race plan is published.

Portitxol, the setting for a morning of running

Portitxol has a different scale from major urban race courses: the promenade, harbor and shoreline are right there in the scene. On race morning, the sound of shoes on pavement mixes with the neighborhood atmosphere and activity by the water. That close-up setting helps explain why the event can attract both competitive runners and people drawn by the atmosphere.

The setting also calls for respect for shared public spaces. The promenade is not just a race course; it is a route for residents, pedestrians and cyclists. Marking the course and following event staff instructions help the competition coexist with everyday life along the waterfront. The experience depends on the race and on the orderly use of public space.

The January date adds another variable. Light, wind and temperature can change over the course of a morning, and the waterfront can feel more exposed than streets farther inland. The weather cannot be predicted months in advance, but the coastal setting means conditions on the day will be a visible part of the event for runners and spectators alike.

What to expect before the official race announcement

The confirmed information places the event on the calendar: the scheduled date is Jan. 24, 2027. Previous editions offer context on the location, adult distances and children’s participation, but the details that make a date a complete race announcement are still missing: start time, regulations, entry fee, registration and final course.

It will also be important to check whether the start returns to Moll de Troneres and whether the route still passes Can Pere Antoni, the breakwater and the area around Ciudad Jardín. Those are references from the course described in 2024, not confirmation of the route for the next edition. The distinction matters for estimating times, finding access points and identifying sections affected by the race.

The date may be on the calendar, but the event is not fully defined until its conditions are published. For a race with a clear history and growing participation, continuity of the event can coexist with details that change every year. The 2027 regulations will resolve those questions and separate confirmed information from details carried over from previous editions.

A winter race by the sea

With Jan. 24 now marked on the calendar, the race puts Portitxol back on Palma’s community-running schedule. Previous editions show a familiar combination of a coastal course, adult distances and children’s participation, as well as a notable rise in attendance in 2026. That history describes the event’s character, but it does not replace official details for the next edition.

The image of runners moving along the bay captures the appeal of a race that brings athletics into an everyday part of the city. The start time, registration, fee and final course are still unknown; until then, the date is the firm detail, while everything else should be read as historical context. In January 2027, Portitxol is set to host another morning of racing, with the remaining details still to be confirmed.