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Barcelona Hosts Record-Breaking 45th Cursa El Corte Inglés

The iconic 10 km race begins this morning with 40,000 participants and citywide traffic and transport adjustments.

Overview

  • The 45th edition of the Cursa El Corte Inglés starts at 9:00 AM on Avenida Diagonal and finishes at Plaza Catalunya around 11:30 AM.
  • This year’s race sets a new record with 40,000 bibs distributed, surpassing last year’s over 30,000 participants.
  • For the first time, the event includes a fundraising effort for Fundación Xana, supporting children with cancer.
  • Significant traffic closures began at 5:00 AM today, with full closures along the race route starting at 7:30 AM.
  • Public transport disruptions include suspended TRAM service between Francesc Macià and Zona Universitaria until approximately 11:00 AM.