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The Carrera Popular la Parroquia en Marcha is a local popular race held in Lorca, in the Murcia region of southern Spain, on the Sunday between Christmas and New Year. Runners cover a single 6 km course starting and finishing in the parish neighbourhood, on town streets lined with neighbours and families out for the festive season. It is a community event rather than an elite one, and the field is made up mostly of runners and joggers from Lorca and the surrounding villages. The latest start time, entry details and any last minute changes are published on the organiser's website.
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The start and finish sit in the parish neighbourhood of Lorca. The precise assembly point, along with the collection point for race numbers, is confirmed by the organiser on alcanzatumeta.es shortly before the event.
Late December mornings in Lorca are usually cool and often clear, with temperatures that can sit in single figures Celsius at the start and rise through the morning. Rain is possible but uncommon, so a light layer for before and after the race is sensible and a cap or gloves are a comfort rather than a necessity.
Some editions of local popular races accept entries on the morning of the event while places last, but this is decided by the organiser each year. If you want certainty, enter in advance through the event page and check the notice published there for on-the-day entry arrangements.
Yes. A 6 km town course means friends and family can see runners several times from a single spot near the start and finish, and the December date gives the race a festive, neighbourhood atmosphere. Allow time to walk between viewing spots if the route closes streets.
Lorca, Spain
Sunday, December 27, 2026
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