Cursa Festes Baia 2027: date and location

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The popular race held during La Baia’s local festivities will return on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2027, in Las Bayas, a district of Elche. The date is the main confirmed detail for the next edition; information currently available does not specify the start time, entry fee, registration opening date or events on offer.

The race has become established on the Camp d’Elx sporting calendar with a format that brings together community running, local participation and a festive atmosphere. Previous editions have included children’s races, a 7-kilometer event and a walking route, but the 2027 program should not be assumed to repeat that format until organizers publish the details.

A confirmed date on the Las Bayas calendar

Sept. 4, 2027, falls on a Saturday, a day that fits the weekend format of previous editions. The race takes place around Las Bayas, also known as La Baia, within the municipality of Elche. The date places the event on the calendar, although it is not enough to plan every aspect of participation.

The information supplied for this edition identifies Las Bayas as the location and confirms the date. It does not, however, give a start time or an exact place to collect a bib or gather at the start. Previous editions used the José Vicente Quiles Sports Center as a reference point, but that venue has not been confirmed for 2027 and should not be treated as current information without an official announcement.

What is known and what remains pending

The date and location are currently the firm details. The main race distance, course, categories, bib limit and registration terms have not been announced for 2027. There is also no confirmed information about a popular walk or children’s events, even though both activities have featured in previous editions.

Caution is especially important when it comes to prices and deadlines. For the 2026 edition, organizers announced an initial promotional fee of 10 euros for a limited period, while the fourth edition had tiered prices for the adult race and a separate fee for children’s events. Those prices belong to earlier editions: they do not establish the 2027 entry fee or registration dates.

A race that grew through local participation

The Cursa Festes de la Baia has developed from an event linked to the district’s festivities into a familiar date for recreational runners in Camp d’Elx. The sporting event sits alongside local celebrations and attracts people looking to improve their times as well as families drawn by the children’s races and the day’s atmosphere.

Previous editions show that growth. At the launch of the fifth edition, scheduled for 2026, organizers said the fourth had surpassed its participation record. For the 2025 race, they announced a limit of 1,000 participants, and the event came close to capacity, with fewer than 100 bibs available during race week. Those figures are from past years, not a 2027 capacity announcement.

The 7-kilometer course as a historical reference

The 7-kilometer distance appeared in recent editions and has been the focus of the popular race. In 2026, organizers announced a new course of that length, running through district streets and the Camp d’Elx countryside. They described the change as a refreshed route that retained the usual distance; the available information did not include a map that can be applied to the 2027 edition.

Previous years also featured a walk for participants, at a different distance, as well as children’s races adapted to age groups. One earlier edition had a 4.25-kilometer walk; another announcement listed 5 kilometers. That variation shows that events can change from year to year. For that reason, the historic 7K distance helps explain the race’s identity but cannot replace the 2027 regulations.

From the San Andrés festivities to community sport

The race forms part of La Baia’s celebrations in honor of Saint Andrew the Apostle. That connection gives the event its distinctive character: it is not separate from the district’s social calendar, but woven into days that also include community gatherings and festivities. The town-center course and spectators make the streets part of the sporting setting.

In previous years, the day has included more than a race result: activities for children, an awards ceremony and traditional refreshments such as horchata and coca boba. Those details help explain why runners and companions attend, but there is no confirmation they will return in 2027. The full festivities program and related activities will have to be confirmed in announcements for that edition.

Its connection to the Camp d’Elx race league

The race has been included in the Camp d’Elx race league in recent editions. In 2025, it was presented as the new league’s first scoring event and, in 2026, it again appeared among the circuit’s races. That connection added competitive interest for runners following standings across several local events, while also drawing participants for the festive experience.

Its inclusion in the 2027 league, however, is not confirmed by the available information. Each season may bring changes to the calendar, scoring rules or participating races. Its place in the overall standings depends on an official league announcement and the race’s own event details; until then, its history is context, not a guarantee of continuation.

Notable athletes from previous editions

The fourth edition brought together prominent provincial and national athletes. Runners named before the 2025 event included José Pérez Torres, a two-time race winner; Jorge Mateu, who won in 2023 with a time of 21:59; and Hocine Bouchrak, a Spanish under-23 steeplechase champion. Those details describe the field in that edition, not the entrants for the next one.

There were also leading athletes in the women’s category, including Jessica Guerrero, the course record holder at the time, and Cristina Juan, a Spanish 5K road champion. Their presence added sporting appeal, while recreational runners shared the start with athletes of varying levels. No names have been announced for 2027, so any prediction about favorites would be premature.

Registration, times and organization: details still to come

Anyone considering taking part will need to wait for the 2027 registration announcement to learn the fee, entry cap, payment methods and closing date. Previous years used race-timing platforms and also offered in-person options linked to bib collection, but it is not known which system will be used this time. T-shirts, age-group categories and relay or pair formats are also unconfirmed.

The same applies to timing and logistics. Previous editions took place in the afternoon as part of the festivities, but no official start time has been announced for 2027. Services such as bag storage, refreshments, course accessibility or possible traffic restrictions have not been communicated either. Final information must come from the organizers; details from other years cannot guarantee services or conditions for this event.

A September event awaiting its next announcements

Confirmation of Sept. 4, 2027, gives runners a date to reserve for an event that has become part of sporting life in Las Bayas. Its appeal comes from the blend of community racing, participation across age groups and its connection to the district’s festivities. The route and program, however, have not yet been published and should not be confused with those of earlier editions.

Announcements on distance, start time, registration and associated activities will complete the picture of the next event. Until those details are public, the most accurate description is straightforward: a popular race in Las Bayas scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 4, 2027, with an established history and several details still to be confirmed. Distinguishing what has been announced from what carries over from previous years matters for runners planning their calendars with reliable information.