Roscón Race 2027: date, course, prices and 5K

Plan your race pace

The Roscón race returns to Zaragoza’s Parque del Agua on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2027, with a 10-kilometer event and a separate 5K. Both the start and finish will be near the Water Tower, in an event organized by Os Andarines d’Aragón and the Actur Neighborhood Board. The 10K is scheduled to start at 11 a.m., according to information published for the event.

Registration is online, with different fees for club members and nonmembers, plus a price increase in November. The event combines a circuit in the park with a shorter option for runners who prefer five kilometers. Some published details, including the registration period and capacity, differ between information pages, so participants should check the official registration terms.

A January event beside the Water Tower

The 2027 edition will be the 17th Roscón 10K Popular Race, alongside the second 5K Rosconcico. It is scheduled for Jan. 24 at Parque del Agua in Zaragoza. The start and finish near the Water Tower provide a clear landmark for runners and spectators, although the available information does not give a more precise street address.

The event is organized by Os Andarines d’Aragón together with the Actur Neighborhood Board. This places the day among popular races tied to neighborhood life: an event open to different kinds of runners, with two distances in a recognizable local setting. The available information does not include a complete description of event-day services, so details such as bag drop, aid stations and accessibility should be checked in the event rules.

The name nods to roscón and the winter calendar, but the sporting appeal lies in a straightforward format: two routes sharing the same setting and start area. The longer race is for those seeking a 10K; the shorter option allows people to take part over less distance. No official elevation or time limit is listed, so it would be unwise to assign course features that have not been confirmed.

Two distances for different runners

The main race covers 10 kilometers, while the companion event, called the 5K Rosconcico, covers five. Both start at Parque del Agua and, according to the available description, use a circuit within the park. The reference material does not say whether the routes share every section or provide a detailed map, so the distance should not be mistaken for a precise account of each turn or surface.

The five-kilometer option broadens participation. It may suit people starting out in races, returning to running or looking for a shorter event. That does not make it exclusively recreational: each participant can set their own pace, and the specific age groups and awards should be checked in the edition’s rules.

The race is described as taking place on paved park routes in one event calendar. Without a detailed map and complete official course sheet, it is best not to assume that the entire route has the same surface or is completely flat. January also brings the possibility of cold, wind or damp conditions, which may affect how runners feel and what they wear, though the weather on race day is not yet known.

Date, start time and location

The date announced for this edition is Jan. 24, 2027. The race start is listed for 11 a.m., with a warm-up scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in a program published by an entry platform. This can help runners plan their arrival, but participants should check the organizer’s instructions before race day, especially if times are updated or separate starts are scheduled for each distance.

The stated location is Parque del Agua in Zaragoza, with the start and finish near the Water Tower. Some commercial pages place the event in La Almozara, but the organizer’s reference material names Parque del Agua and the tower. To avoid confusion when planning a trip, use those specific landmarks and check the final map rather than relying only on a neighborhood label.

The available information does not give an exact street address, parking instructions or event-specific public transport details. Those should be verified in organizer updates closer to race day. It is also sensible to allow extra time for bib collection and reaching the start area, without assuming bibs will be handed out that morning: that depends on the organizer’s published collection rules.

Registration and deadlines to check

Registration is completed through an online form, and payment is made by bank card on the website, according to the organizer’s information. The event notice says registration closes Jan. 17, 2027, or earlier if the planned places sell out. The organizer’s reference page says registration opens Sept. 15, 2026, while an entry platform lists Aug. 30. That discrepancy makes it important to check the current date directly on the official form.

Published capacity figures also differ: the organizer’s information mentions 1,500 planned places, while an entry platform lists 1,800. The available information does not resolve the difference. Capacity should therefore be treated as subject to confirmation, not as a guarantee of availability. According to the event instructions, registration is only validated once the participant appears on the entrant list.

Checking the list is not a minor administrative step; it confirms that the form and payment have been correctly matched. If personal details, distance or selected event appear incorrectly, participants should use the contact channel provided by the organizer. The supplied information lists atletismoandarines@gmail.com for questions, but transfers, refunds and distance changes should be checked in the rules because they are not detailed here.

Fees by date and club membership

Published fees differ for Os Andarines d’Aragón members and other participants. Through Oct. 31, 2026, the price is 14 euros for members and 17 euros for nonmembers. From Nov. 1 until registration closes, the fees rise to 16 and 19 euros, respectively. The available information presents these as entry fees and says payment is made by card on the website.

The difference between the two price periods is two euros in each category. The date registration is completed therefore affects the cost, provided places remain and the form is still open. The available information does not say whether additional processing fees apply, so the final amount should be checked before payment on the registration page. Nor do the materials reviewed list a separate fee for the five-kilometer event.

An entry platform says a T-shirt is included with registration. The organizer’s reference material also mentions a free T-shirt and sizing, but does not explain how sizes are selected or whether availability is limited. The garment is part of the published information, but the size and collection arrangements should be confirmed in the event instructions. The cost of either distance should not be assumed to differ without an official fee schedule saying so.

What is known about the course and what remains unclear

The available description places the course in Parque del Agua, starting from the Water Tower. That gives runners a sense of the setting but is not enough to reconstruct the route. No split distances, total elevation, path widths or information about sections shared by both events are provided. The organizer lists a course map among its event materials, making that document the reference for the exact route.

The lack of a detailed course sheet also makes it impossible to make reliable claims about the pace the route allows or its difficulty. A park race may include turns, crossings and changes in surface, but those features should not be attributed to this event without checking the map. For runners preparing for the 10K, the reliable reference is the official distance and location; any plan based on hills or specific sections needs more complete information.

The January date adds a variable that has nothing to do with course design: winter weather. Cold may feel more noticeable while waiting at the start than during the effort, while wind or rain can change how the ground feels. Forecasts will only be useful in the days beforehand, and the organizer may issue specific instructions if conditions affect the event. No weather-related changes have been announced in the material reviewed.

Rules, race bibs and event services

Materials listed for the event include the rules, information on services, bib and race-pack collection, as well as details about categories, awards and T-shirts. Those documents should set out practical matters such as bib pickup, participant identification and entry conditions. The summary available here does not confirm specific times or requirements for each process.

The organizer also plans bib lists and separate results for the 10K and 5K. At an event with two distances, checking the assigned category matters: the bib, course and results should match the registration. The event materials mention certificates for both races, though availability and how to obtain them depend on the final results publication.

Categories and awards are mentioned in event materials, but age groups and ranking criteria are not detailed here. Categories from previous editions should not be assumed to apply, as they can change from year to year. The 2027 rules should be the definitive source for eligibility, awards, timing and any other participation requirements.

A popular race with two ways to take part

The event brings a 10K and a five-kilometer race together in the same setting, with a start and finish near the Water Tower. That format brings together runners with different goals: completing a first race, aiming for a personal best or enjoying a local event without taking on a longer distance. The edition also retains its connection to a festive tradition, reflected in the race name and that of its shorter event.

This is not a trail or mountain race. The available information describes a popular park race, and one listing classifies it as a road event. Still, without the full course description, it is more accurate to describe it as a race in the Parque del Agua area than to claim every meter is on one surface. That distinction matters when choosing shoes and comparing the event with others on the calendar.

For spectators, having the start and finish in one area provides a recognizable place to follow the day. However, no official spectator zones or access restrictions are listed. The experience will depend on the course layout and safety instructions. Checking the map when it becomes available will help distinguish areas open to the public from sections reserved for runners.

Key details will be updated before January

The event notice already gives the central details: Jan. 24, 2027, a scheduled 11 a.m. start, two distances and tiered fees. It also identifies the organizers and places the event at Parque del Agua. However, conflicting opening dates and capacity figures, along with the lack of course and service details, make it important to watch for updates to registration information and the rules.

The announced deadline is Jan. 17, although registration may close earlier if the limit is reached. For this edition, the lower fee applies through Oct. 31: 14 euros for members and 17 euros for nonmembers. From November, the prices rise to 16 and 19 euros. These fees and deadlines apply to the 2027 event and should not be projected onto future editions.

At a popular race, practical details shape the experience just as much as the kilometers. The course map, rules, final start time and bib confirmation help participants arrive with realistic expectations, rather than relying on commercial listings that may mix neighborhoods, capacities or schedules. With the Water Tower as a landmark and two distances available, Zaragoza’s winter event is taking shape; before setting off, the most important step is checking the organizer’s latest information.