Cursa Sa Galleta 2026: date and distance

Plan your race pace

Inca will host a new edition of its popular Sa Galleta race on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as part of the town’s fairs and Halloween celebrations. The event will bring together children’s races and a competition for teenagers and adults on an urban course starting and finishing on Avinguda d’Alcúdia, near Plaça Mallorca.

The adult race is planned as two laps of a 3,300-meter circuit, or 6.6 kilometers in total, with the start scheduled for 11 a.m. The morning will begin earlier with five children’s races, ranging from 50 meters for the youngest participants to 1,200 meters for older children. Children’s entry costs one euro, while adult fees range from five to six euros.

A race rooted in Inca’s fairs

The event is part of Inca’s popular and sporting fair program, a setting that brings more than spectators to the sidewalks: it turns the course into a shared activity for runners, families and residents. In 2026, its coincidence with Halloween adds a festive element, and organizers plan awards for the best individual and group costumes. Sport and local celebration share the same morning.

The race is organized by Inca City Council’s Sports Service, with support from the Es Raiguer and Inca athletics clubs, according to the information available for this edition. The Balearic athletics federation is associated with officiating, while timing is attributed to Elitechip. These details place the event on the local calendar without changing its open status for both registered and nonregistered athletes.

The 2026 edition is the 13th, according to its published name. The race has had different formats and venues in previous years, so details from earlier editions should not be confused with this one. This year, available information places the start and finish arch on Avinguda d’Alcúdia, near Plaça Mallorca, and sets the event for Saturday, October 31.

Urban course and adult race distance

The course for teenagers and adults runs through Inca’s streets and consists of two laps of a 3,300-meter circuit. Under that format, the total distance listed in the event’s detailed category information is 6,600 meters. The start and finish are planned at the same point on Avinguda d’Alcúdia, approximately opposite Caixa Colonya and near Plaça Mallorca.

The published details contain a discrepancy worth noting: one line in the schedule summarizes the adult race as 3,300 meters, while the event format lists 6,600 meters over two laps. The course description also refers to two laps. Based on the detailed information, 6.6 kilometers is the adult distance that best fits, although runners should check the final regulations before race day.

Avinguda d’Alcúdia and Carrer Ciutadella are due to close to traffic while the race is underway, according to the organizers’ information. The course will have controls and be marked to separate the race area from traffic and pedestrians. Runners should follow staff and officials’ directions, especially at crossings and in areas with larger crowds.

Start times and races for children

The first children’s start is scheduled for 10 a.m. and is for participants born in 2023 and 2024, who will run 50 meters. Children born in 2021 and 2022 will start at 10:10 a.m. for 100 meters; those born in 2019 and 2020 will follow at 10:20 a.m. for 500 meters. The sequence adapts the distance to age, with no chip or official standings in the children’s races.

The fourth children’s race, for those born from 2015 to 2018, starts at 10:30 a.m. and covers 800 meters. The final start for minors is set for 10:40 a.m. Participants born in 2012, 2013 and 2014 can run a distance of 1,200 meters. The event is open to participants of any nationality and gender, whether registered with an athletics federation or not, provided they meet the birth-year requirements for each category.

The adult race is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. The event information sets a minimum age of 15, while also identifying the category by birth year as 2011 and earlier. Since exact age depends on a participant’s birthday, runners born in 2011 should confirm they meet the age requirement on race day and review the current regulations. The organizers set a one-hour-and-10-minute time limit for the adult race.

Registration, fees and bib pickup

The adult entry fee depends on the chip used. Registration costs six euros if a chip must be rented and five euros for runners who already have their own yellow chip. The chip is personal and cannot be transferred, and it is required to enter the adult race. Children’s races do not use a chip or produce official standings; their fee is one euro per participant.

The reference information does not fully detail registration channels or the closing date. It is therefore not possible to confirm here whether registration will be available online, in person or through both options, or how long it will remain open. Final details about places, procedure and possible changes should be checked in the regulations and through official organizer channels, rather than inferred from previous editions.

Bib pickup is scheduled for race day from 8 a.m. at the organizers’ table beside the start and finish arch on Avinguda d’Alcúdia. Adult runners must also collect the chip associated with their entry. Participants cannot start without their assigned bib and, where required, their chip; arriving with time to spare allows any pickup issues to be handled before the children’s races begin.

Awards, costumes and Halloween atmosphere

The adult race includes awards for the top three finishers in the men’s and women’s open categories. There are also prizes for the first local man and woman, as well as recognition for the oldest male and female participants who finish. Athletic results will share the program with awards that emphasize the event’s festive character.

The program includes an award for the best individual Halloween costume and another for the best group costume, both selected by a popular jury. Running in costume adds color to the course, but clothing must allow participants to move safely, see clearly and avoid obstructing others. On an urban race course, a long cape, a mask that limits vision or loose accessories can make running harder, so comfort should take priority over the costume’s visual effect.

The children’s races take a different approach: the aim is to take part and enjoy the experience, not to compete for a time. No chip is used and no standings are established, keeping the short races recreational. For families, the morning offers several hours of activity in one area, from the first 50-meter start to the adult race at 11 a.m.

Safety, medical support and participation rules

The organizers plan to provide collective accident and civil liability insurance, along with a UVI ambulance and medical staff. They also announce that enough controls will be positioned along the course to help protect participants. These measures matter in an urban race, where traffic, turns and spectators require clear coordination between the course and nearby streets.

The adult race is open to people of any nationality and gender, whether registered with a federation or not, provided they meet the minimum age and consider themselves physically capable of taking part. The reference information recommends that veteran runners have previously completed a fitness assessment. This is not a substitute for individual medical advice: anyone concerned about their health should consult a health professional before competing. Race pace and distance should match each runner’s ability.

The adult race has a time limit of one hour and 10 minutes from the start. According to the published conditions, participants who exceed that time must continue on the sidewalk and follow pedestrian rules. This marks a practical difference between completing the course within the race setup and continuing outside it. Following officials’ and organizers’ instructions is part of collective safety, not merely compliance with the regulations.

Cancellations and last-minute changes

The stated policy says that once registration has been completed and the fee paid, the money will not be refunded if the entrant ultimately does not take part. Exceptions apply when the cause is attributable to the organizers or when bad weather forces the race to be postponed. The exact conditions depend on the official regulations, so any situation not expressly described should be checked with the organizers.

Participants are responsible for collecting their bib and chip during the designated hours; according to the information provided, failing to collect them amounts to giving them up. It is also worth checking for changes to the schedule, location or course before setting out. The available information directs participants to the regulations and organizer communications for last-minute updates, but does not indicate that any changes are currently expected.

The date listed for the edition is October 31, 2026, and the schedule details starts from 10 a.m. through 11 a.m. This confirmation helps with planning, but does not rule out later organizational adjustments. In an outdoor event, weather and municipal logistics can affect how the day unfolds, so the published timetable should be treated as the current plan rather than a substitute for official updates.

A shared morning of sport in Inca

With five children’s distances, an adult race and both sporting and festive awards, the event brings very different participants together on a central course. The youngest runners cover only a few dozen meters; teenagers and adults complete two laps, with the detailed information putting the total distance at 6.6 kilometers. The range of ages and paces shapes an event in which family participation matters as much as the result.

The combination of the town fairs and Halloween defines this edition: a popular race, open to registered and nonregistered athletes, that takes over the streets on an autumn morning. The start on Avinguda d’Alcúdia and closures on nearby roads will also affect local traffic, especially on Carrer Ciutadella. Residents and visitors should take those closures into account while the event is underway.

Some practical details, including registration methods and deadlines, remain to be confirmed through organizer channels, and the published discrepancy over the adult distance merits attention before race day. The rest of the program is clear: Inca, Saturday, October 31; children’s races from 10 a.m. and the adult start at 11 a.m. For runners and families, the appeal lies in sharing the streets, sport and a local celebration while keeping safety rules in view.