Lecrín hosts the 10th PonteEnMarchaYa charity race in 2026

Plan your race pace

Lecrín will host the 10th PonteEnMarchaYa Charity Race on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, a fundraising event featuring an urban 10-kilometer race and a six-kilometer walking route. The race is organized by Lecrín Town Council, with registration proceeds going toward support for pediatric cancer research.

The start is scheduled for Calle Cristóbal Colón, next to the Talará Cultural Center. The date, distances and charitable purpose have been announced, but the available information does not specify the start time, entry fee, detailed course or registration terms; those details should be confirmed when the organizers publish them.

A 10th edition with a specific cause

The event was created to do more than bring runners together on local streets: it aims to raise awareness about leukemia and collect funds for research. The 2026 edition marks its 10th anniversary, extending the life of a local initiative connected to a health issue with far-reaching consequences.

Money raised through registration will go to the Association of Mothers and Fathers of Children with Cancer in Granada, known as AUPA. According to information published about the event, the association will channel the funds to the Center for Genomics and Oncology Research, GENyO, to contribute to its research. The fundraising effort therefore connects participation in sport with organizations working in pediatric oncology.

The initiative promotes awareness of leukemia and the need to advance its treatment. Its message is expressed in the slogan I run for a dream, leukemia 100% curable. The charitable purpose is the central theme of the event, which also offers a chance to run or walk with others and explore Lecrín’s urban setting.

Date, start location and confirmed details

The announced date is Nov. 8, 2026, a Sunday. The stated starting point is Calle Cristóbal Colón, next to the Talará Cultural Center, in Talará, a locality within the municipality of Lecrín in Granada province. This reference identifies where the activity begins, although it is not a full course map.

The published information identifies two options: an urban 10,000-meter race and a 6,000-meter walking route. It does not provide the start time, elevation profile, checkpoints or exact finish location. The entry fee is also not listed. It is therefore important to distinguish confirmed information from logistical details that have yet to be published.

The event takes place in Lecrín, the name of the municipality, while Talará identifies the locality where the stated starting point is found. The start near the Cultural Center is the most specific practical reference available so far. There is not enough information to assign an exact street-by-street course or to confirm that the finish will be at the start.

An urban 10K and a walking option

The main event is an urban 10-kilometer course, a familiar distance for popular races and one that can suit participants with different levels of experience, provided they match their effort to their preparation. The available information describes an urban route but does not include an elevation profile or surface details for each section. It is not possible to say reliably whether the course is flat or demanding without those details.

The second option is a six-kilometer walking route open to the public. Its shorter distance broadens participation to people who prefer walking, want to share the day without competing or are looking for more moderate physical activity. No details have been published about the expected pace, approximate duration, accessibility or whether minors may take part with companions; organizers still need to clarify those conditions.

The two formats share a charitable purpose but offer different experiences. The race involves covering a 10-kilometer course on foot with a stronger sporting focus; the walk invites participants to cover six kilometers without necessarily aiming for a time. Offering both options means the event does not depend on running and can reach a wider range of participants.

How the fundraising is directed

Registration proceeds are designated for AUPA, the Association of Mothers and Fathers of Children with Cancer in Granada. The organization will then give the funds to GENyO, the Center for Genomics and Oncology Research. The available information describes this path for the money but does not publish an estimated total, a fundraising target or the exact percentage that will go to research.

This chain clarifies who receives the money and its purpose: supporting oncology research, with a focus on childhood disease. The donation should not be confused with a guarantee of specific medical outcomes. Research takes sustained work and resources, and a charity race contributes to that effort through a community sporting initiative.

To assess the financial reach of the 2026 event, it will be necessary to know the entry fee, number of participants and whether other contributions are involved. None of those figures appears in the reference information. Accuracy is especially important for charity events: clearly explaining the intended destination of proceeds helps participants understand how their registration connects with the cause.

Registration and details still to be confirmed

The date and charitable nature of the race have been announced, but there is not enough information to describe the 2026 registration process. The available details do not include an official link, entry fee, deadline, capacity limit or the possibility of signing up on race day. These details should not be assumed based on past editions or other races in the area.

Practical matters such as bib pickup, categories, the minimum age for the 10-kilometer race and rules for the walking route also remain unconfirmed. Previous editions have welcomed runners and walkers of different ages, but conditions can change from year to year. Information from 2021, for example, is not enough to establish the 2026 rules.

Lecrín Town Council is the organizer. Once official registration channels and regulations for the 10th edition are published, they will be the right place to check the fee, schedule and requirements. Until then, the confirmed details are limited to Sunday, Nov. 8, a start in Talará, an urban 10-kilometer race and a six-kilometer walk.

What is known about the course and what remains unclear

The announced starting point places the event in Talará, but no map has been published showing streets, turns or checkpoints. There is also no official description of elevation, surface by section or water stations. An urban course is not automatically flat from start to finish; its characteristics should be checked against a profile or map when one becomes available.

These details affect both preparation and race-day logistics. A long climb changes pace; a loop course requires participants to know how many times they pass the same point, and water stations help with hydration planning. Without that information, it would be irresponsible to offer a specific strategy or target pace for the Lecrín race.

The walking route also needs its own description. Its length, 6,000 meters, is known, and it is open to the public, but it has not been specified whether it shares sections with the race, follows streets or paths, or how long it usually takes. Distance alone does not describe difficulty: terrain, elevation and conditions on the day matter too.

A sensible approach to preparation

Those choosing the 10K can prepare to cover 10 kilometers comfortably without turning every workout into a competition. A gradual mix of easy runs and somewhat faster sessions is generally more sensible than sharply increasing distance or intensity. Consistency and gradual progression matter more than a week of extreme effort, especially for people returning to exercise after time away.

The course and elevation profile have not yet been published, so there is little value in training for specific hills or setting a race pace based on guesses. Once the route is available, participants can decide whether to adapt their sessions. For the walking option, regular walking and comfortable footwear can help make six kilometers manageable, while the terrain will also affect the level of difficulty.

Rest, hydration and a familiar, adequate diet are also part of sensible preparation. There is no need to make drastic changes in the days before the event or wear new equipment on race day. The best reference is to arrive with a manageable training load and familiar footwear, with decisions tailored to each person’s experience and health.

Race day: a shared gathering in Lecrín

Popular races have a dimension that does not always show up in the standings: residents, families and participants coming together around a shared cause. In this edition, the race and walk form part of an event aimed at raising awareness of leukemia and supporting research. The sporting result is only one part of the day; the charitable purpose also defines its identity.

The organizers have announced awards for the top three male and female finishers in the overall category. A race bag with a commemorative T-shirt and gifts from supporting businesses is also planned. The conditions for receiving these items, final contents and any awards in other categories have not been specified, so those details remain subject to official event information.

The November date places the event at a time of year when weather can vary. It is not possible to predict temperature or rain without a forecast closer to the date; checking conditions before setting out will be more useful than relying on weather from previous years. Day-of-event planning will depend on the schedule and recommendations issued by the organizers, which are not included in the available details yet.

A local event with a continuing purpose

Reaching its 10th edition reflects the staying power of a project that combines physical activity with awareness. Its connection to AUPA and GENyO gives that continuity a concrete focus: this is not simply a popular race with a charitable name, but an event whose stated aim includes directing funds toward oncology research.

Information from previous years helps explain PonteEnMarchaYa’s background, but it does not replace details specific to 2026. Schedules, rules and formats can change, so they should only be considered current once confirmed for this edition. The Nov. 8 date and the two distances are the main details announced so far; participation and course information still requires official confirmation.

In Lecrín, running 10 kilometers or walking six offers two different ways to join the same cause. The 10th event focuses attention on the fight against leukemia and research seeking to improve its treatment. The day’s full shape will become clearer when the route and participation terms are released, but its purpose is already established: turning a morning of sport into collective support for a health cause.