La Vall de Segó 10K: date, start time and entry fees

Plan your race pace

The third edition of the Vall de Segó 10-kilometre race is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Quart de les Valls, Valencia. The event will be run on paved roads over one semi-urban loop passing through the subregion’s five towns. Organizers set a maximum time of 1 hour and 30 minutes; the finish control will close at 10:30 a.m.

The start and finish are in Quart de les Valls. The regulations identify Carrer de la Font as the location for both, while the event’s basic information lists the municipal sports centre as a reference point. The exact location should be confirmed before travelling, particularly for runners collecting their bib on race morning. No official track has been released, so the elevation profile and detailed route cannot yet be checked.

A road race in the Vall de Segó

The race brings together local runners and participants from elsewhere in the province over a popular distance. Its 10,000 metres are not confined to an urban circuit: the regulations describe a semi-urban loop connecting the towns of the Vall de Segó. That format may offer an experience different from a race contained within central streets, although the full route is not yet available as a map.

The event is organised by Club Atletisme La Vall de Segó, sponsored by Mancomunitat de les Valls and supported by local businesses. According to the regulations, it is part of the official calendar of the Valencian Community Athletics Federation. Registration involves sharing certain basic data with the federation to manage day licences, results and rankings, a condition worth noting when completing the form.

Quart de les Valls is in Camp de Morvedre, a landscape where farmland, low hills and neighbouring settlements meet. In December, light and temperature can change quickly early in the day, creating a different atmosphere from the valley’s summer races. The event combines an accessible 10K format with a route connecting several towns, but more detailed route information will have to wait for a fuller official release.

Date, start time and reference points

The published schedule sets the start for 9 a.m. on Dec. 13. Bib collection is scheduled from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. at the municipal gym in Quart de les Valls, so runners arriving that morning should allow time to park, find the venue and complete the process. Organisers may ask for identification to verify a participant’s identity. Bibs must be collected before the stated window closes.

Available information differs on the start location. The basic event details mention the municipal sports centre, while the regulations place both start and finish on Carrer de la Font. It would be unwise to assume that these are the same location or that the issue has been definitively resolved. Confirmation from the organiser will clarify where to leave a vehicle, where to collect a bib and how much time to allow to reach the start line.

The race has a 90-minute limit, with the finish control closing at 10:30 a.m. That allowance applies to runners aiming to complete the distance comfortably as well as those planning to hold a steady pace. The regulations do not specify a minimum pace per kilometre, but the maximum time works out to approximately 9 minutes per kilometre, before accounting for any timing differences at the start and finish. Participants must follow instructions from organisers and officials.

Semi-urban route and terrain

Available information describes a single 10,000-metre loop on a semi-urban circuit passing through the subregion’s five towns. The race is on paved roads, although the description does not specify what proportion runs through streets, local roads or other paved sections. It also gives no elevation gain, turns, narrow sections or crowd points. Without an official map, a more precise description of the profile would be speculation.

The lack of a track may affect planning, especially for runners wanting to study corners, surface changes or water stations. The regulations do place a water station at approximately kilometre 5 and another at the finish, with drinks and solid food. That is a useful reference for pacing, but it is no substitute for a map, since the exact location and logistics may be clarified later.

The Vall de Segó has a strong agricultural identity, with citrus groves and roads linking nearby towns. The race offers a chance to cover part of that landscape in a competitive format, but the announced course is semi-urban and should not be mistaken for a mountain or trail event. Paved roads are the confirmed surface; until the final route is published, it is best not to assume the race will pass a particular landmark or have a specific elevation profile.

Registration and planned fees

The regulations set several price tiers. The first 100 registrations with a T-shirt cost 8 euros; after that, the stated fee is 10 euros through Nov. 30. From then until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 9, the listed price rises to 12 euros. Fees depend on registration timing and availability, so runners should check the price shown on the platform when signing up.

The rules also provide for late registration without a T-shirt, open through Dec. 12, although it may close earlier if the 500-runner limit is reached. Registration is not available on race day. The runner’s pack includes a T-shirt for entrants who register within the eligible periods; organisers also announce seasonal fruit and say they are working to provide another item, without guaranteeing it in the regulations.

Registration is handled through Sportmaniacs. The regulations state that fees will not be refunded for any reason and add that if organisers cancel the event because of adverse weather, they do not plan to issue refunds either. In that case, participants would retain the right to receive the announced gifts. The refund policy is expressly restrictive, making it particularly important to check the terms and personal details before paying.

Eligibility, categories and services

Participation is limited to people who have turned 18 by race day, subject to the rules applying to regional events. The regulations set men’s and women’s categories: under-23, ages 18 to 22; senior, 23 to 34; master A, 35 to 49; master B, 50 to 59; and master C, 60 and older. The minimum age to start is 18, although athletes are grouped into age brackets for the rankings.

The race will be timed using a non-returnable chip. Organisers announce awards for the overall winners, trophies for the top three in each category and recognition for the leading local athletes and the leading representatives of the organising club. A gift is also planned for the team with the most registered runners, regardless of how many finish. Awards cannot be combined, and the regulations say team changes are not allowed after registration.

Medical support will be at the finish line, with water available at approximately kilometre 5 and another station at the finish offering drinks and solid food. Only vehicles authorised by the organisers may follow the race. Participants may not run alongside non-runners, carry children or push them in strollers, or race with animals or carts. Violating these rules may lead to disqualification, including near the finish line.

Rules, safety and personal data

By starting the race, each runner declares that they are physically fit to take part and accepts the event rules. The document asks participants to follow the organisers’ instructions and help prevent incidents. It also says objections to results must be raised verbally with the organisers within 30 minutes of the rankings being published; if rejected, a written appeal may be filed with a 100-euro deposit, which is refunded if the decision is favourable.

Registration includes a one-day regional licence, required for those without a current RFEA national licence or Valencian regional licence. According to the regulations, that licence includes accident insurance. The event also provides for civil liability and sports accident coverage for properly registered participants. These provisions do not remove the importance of assessing one’s own health or seeking advice from a health professional if there are medical concerns before competing.

Basic information supplied during registration is used to organise the event, produce bibs and publish results, and may be shared with the federation to manage licences and rankings. The regulations also authorise photography and the use of event images for purposes related to the competition and its coverage. Registration means accepting these data and image-use conditions; anyone who does not want to appear in photographs should notify the organisers according to the instructions in the document.

What to check before travelling

The published information establishes the main details, but not every practical point. Before travelling, it is useful to confirm the final start location, where bibs will be collected and whether a route map has been released. The municipal sports centre reference and the mention of Carrer de la Font appear in the available material without a fully clear relationship. Confirming this difference helps avoid arriving at the wrong place or misjudging the time needed to reach the start.

It is also worth checking registration status, the current fee tier and whether places remain, since the regulations set a 500-runner limit that may close late entries. The T-shirt depends on particular registration deadlines and should not be assumed to be included in late entries. The stated final deadline for those registrations is Dec. 12, but organisers may close the form earlier if the maximum is reached.

In December, warm-up clothing can be as important as what is worn during the race. A light layer that can be removed before the start helps runners stay warm while waiting, while footwear should suit a road race. Without official details on the profile or forecast, there is no basis for recommending a specific shoe model or predicting exact conditions. Equipment should suit paved roads and the actual weather that morning, rather than assumptions about the course.

The race in the local calendar

The December event is also linked to the 2026 Vall de Segó Popular Race Circuit. The circuit documentation includes a 10-kilometre race on Dec. 13 as the final event in its six-race calendar. These are separate registrations: entering the race does not necessarily mean a runner is registered for the circuit, which has its own entry and conditions. Anyone aiming to score in the circuit should check its requirements separately.

The circuit rules say participants must complete at least five of its six races to qualify as a finisher and be eligible for the relevant rankings. That requirement applies to the circuit, not to individual participation in the Quart de les Valls race. The December event is therefore both a chance to run a 10K and, for those who have followed the full calendar, a way to round out the local season alongside runners from other towns in the area.

The appeal of the event lies in its local scale: a familiar distance, a morning start and a route announced between towns in the same valley. At the same time, the absence of a track and the conflicting start and finish references leave logistical questions unanswered. Once organisers publish a map and clarify the meeting point, runners will be able to assess the profile and travel arrangements more accurately. For now, date, time, distance and surface are the firmest details for planning a race in Quart de les Valls.