Madrid Corre en Español is a new 10-kilometre road race launching this October, taking runners from Puente del Rey through Casa de Campo and Plaza de España as part of the city's Hispanidad 2026 celebrations. The inaugural edition doubles as a showcase for Hispanic culture, with music and dance marking the start and finish.
What it is
The route sets off from the esplanade at Puente del Rey and threads through Príncipe Pío, Parque del Oeste and Calle Princesa before reaching Plaza de España, then circles the lake in Casa de Campo on the way back to Madrid Río.
It's the first edition of a race organised by the Comunidad de Madrid as part of the Hispanidad 2026 festival, with technical direction from Club Deportivo Básico La Granja and backing from Fundación Casa de México en España, L'Oréal and Electrolit, among others. Bibs are released in three price tiers, from €14 for the first 3,000 places up to €19 for the last of the 10,000-runner cap.
Alongside the main 10K, children's races are held for up to 1,000 young runners, and the event weaves in music and dance celebrating the 22 Spanish-speaking nations across the Hispanic world.
Why it's worth attending
It's a first edition run at street level through recognisable west Madrid landmarks rather than a closed park loop, and it lands on the same weekend and esplanade as the Agave y Maíz Mexican food festival. Runners finish steps from agave-spirit bars, live cooking from Sello Copil restaurants, and a taco and cocktail contest judged on stage.
Practical info
Registration includes a small processing fee on top of the bib price. Príncipe Pío (metro lines 6 and 10, Cercanías) is the closest station to the start and finish; expect road closures and crowds along the route from mid-morning on race day.
FAQ
When is the Madrid Corre en Español 10K race?
Madrid Corre en Español runs on Sunday 11 October 2026, starting at 10:00 from the esplanade at Puente del Rey, Madrid Río. The 10-kilometre course finishes at the same location after looping through Casa de Campo and Plaza de España.
How much does registration cost?
Entry is tiered by bib number: €14 for the first 3,000 bibs, €16 for the next tier up to 6,000, and €19 up to the 10,000-runner cap, each plus a small processing fee.
What is the race route?
The 10K starts at Puente del Rey and runs through Príncipe Pío, Parque del Oeste and Calle Princesa to Plaza de España, then loops the lake in Casa de Campo before returning to Madrid Río.
Is there a children's race?
Yes. Madrid Corre en Español includes children's races alongside the main 10K, with space for up to 1,000 young runners; distances and start times are published on the official registration site.
Is Madrid Corre en Español linked to the Agave y Maíz festival?
Yes. The race shares its weekend and esplanade with the Agave y Maíz Mexican food festival, running 9–12 October at Puente del Rey, though the two are separate events with separate access.
