Cross Ciudad de Archidona

It depends on your age category and gender. Under 23 and senior men race over six kilometres, while the five kilometre programme covers senior and master women together with the under 8, under 10, under 12, under 14, under 16, under 18 and under 20 age groups for both boys and girls.

Federation cross country meetings in Andalusia normally require a federative licence, and organisers often offer a day licence for runners who do not hold one. Check the event page or contact the organiser to confirm what applies for this edition.

It is a cross country circuit rather than a road race, so expect natural ground with grass, dirt and softer sections typical of a Spanish winter cross country course. Spikes or studded trail shoes are the usual choice for this kind of racing.

Yes. Cross country courses are held in the open and spectators can usually move between points to cheer runners on, which makes it an easy event for family and friends to attend.

Cross country racing goes ahead in wet and cold conditions as a rule, and muddy ground is part of the sport. If severe weather forces a change, the organiser will publish the decision on the federation event page.