Overview
- Tens of thousands took part in December 31 fun runs across Spain, with Vigo’s event drawing about 10,000 participants in costume for a food-bank cause.
- In Barcelona’s Cursa dels Nassos elite 5 km, Portugal’s José Carlos Pinto won ahead of Magnus Tuv Myhre as favorite Thierry Ndikumwenayo finished third, and Likina Amebaw claimed the women’s race.
- Barcelona’s 10 km set a participation record with roughly 13,500 registered, while Abdessadam Oukhelfen and Marta Galimany broke the men’s race mark and the Catalan women’s 10 km record, respectively.
- Donostia’s San Silvestre recorded a best-ever 5,468 finishers, with Iraitz Arrospide and Fernanda Fleischmann taking the wins.
- Two men, aged 48 and 60, suffered near-simultaneous cardiorespiratory arrests in Mérida, were resuscitated and taken to hospital in reserved condition, and DYA Extremadura highlighted the need for AED-equipped police cars and robust medical cover.