Calatorao 10K 2027

One Sunday in May, Calatorao fills with runners for one of the fastest road races in Aragon: the Calatorao 10K runs through the flat streets of this town in the Valdejalón district, famous for its black stone, with the atmosphere of a great grassroots athletics festival. It is the perfect event for chasing a personal best on a certified, flat course. General information: - Date: Sunday 2027-05-09. - Edition: it would be the 11th; the 10th was held in 2026. - Start and finish: Ronda Prolongación, next to the Calatorao Municipal Sports Centre. - Distance: 10 km over two laps of a 5 km circuit certified by the RFEA. - Start: 09:00 in the previous edition, together with the 5K race. - Organiser: Calatorao Town Council, with technical direction by Fartleck Sport. The race is on the regional calendar, officiated by the Aragon athletics judges' committee. - Participants: about 300. - Federated runners: only athletes with an Aragon Athletics Federation licence may take part as federated; non-federated runners can take part without any problem. Why it is special: - It is a flat, certified course, ideal for a 10K personal best. - It is part of the Trofeo Primavera 5K-10K and the Carné Joven Running League, with prizes based on combined times. - The finish-line snack, with water, isotonic drinks, beer and ham, is one of the most popular in Aragon. - Race photos and video are free, and there is a speaker and entertainment at the start and finish. Course: two laps of a flat 5 km urban circuit in Calatorao, with water stations at km 2.5 and 7.5, next to the railway station. The start and finish are next to the sports centre. The 5K and 10K courses are published on the official website. Timetable: in the previous edition the start was at 09:00 and the prize-giving at 10:15. The school races were held afterwards. The organiser will confirm the 2027 times. Start corral: there is a VIP corral for potential overall winners, who must request it when registering, and a corral for all other runners, behind the start arch. Registration and prices: registration is online on the official website, until one week before the race. Late entries are not accepted. In the previous edition the 10K prices were: - €12 until 11 April. - €14 from 12 April until registration closed. Non-federated runners pay €2 more, and Carné Joven holders get €2 off. Entry includes two free weeks of training with Fartleck Sport in Zaragoza. Bib pickup: in the previous edition it was on race morning, from 07:30 to 08:30, at the start and finish area. There is no expo, but the finish area, with a speaker and entertainment, has a festive atmosphere. Services: - Personalised bib and commemorative technical t-shirt. - Runner's box with sponsor products. - Free bag storage. - Showers at the multi-purpose sports hall. - Aid stations on course and a snack at the finish. - Chip timing and live results. - Free photos and video. - Ambulance and doctor at the start and finish. - Accident insurance. Tips: the course is flat, so run at your target pace from the start and use the second lap to push. Arrive early to collect your bib, as it is only handed out on race day. Bib exchange: the rules allow a bib change for justified reasons until about one week before; in the previous edition the deadline was 4 May. A name change must be accepted by the organiser. Entries are not refunded except if the race is suspended for safety reasons, and there are no official waiting lists. Alternatives to get a bib: register before April for the best price and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. If the organiser accepts the reason for the change, a bib exchange on Bibready may be possible within the deadline. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-05-09. - How long is it? 10 km over two laps of a flat circuit. - Is it certified? Yes, by the RFEA. - Can I run if I am federated outside Aragon? No, federated runners must hold an FAA licence. - How much does it cost? In the previous edition, €12 or €14, plus €2 for non-federated runners.