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Desafío Benavente
13 September 2026 · Benavente, Spain
multi stageweekend festivalcastilla y leon
Distances
5K · 10K · 21.1K · 36K
Desafío Benavente is a multi-stage race weekend in a town in northern Zamora province (Castilla y León), known for its Mota Castle and the confluence of the Esla and Tera rivers. The program spans a full weekend: a night-time 5K through the streets on Friday, a 10K on Saturday, and a half marathon (with a longer format reaching 36 km) on Sunday through the surrounding villages of Santa Cristina, Manganeses and Villabrázaro. The format suits runners who want to spend a whole weekend in town rather than a single race day.
Course records
No course record data yet.
Weather in September
Mid-September in Zamora province is typically mild, with cool evenings for the night race.
Starter pack 2026
- bib with timing chip
- technical t-shirt
Pack covers all three stages of the weekend.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Gimnasios de Benavente y centro colaborador en León
day before the race only
Bibs can be collected in advance at Benavente gyms or a partner center in León.
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Castillo de la Mota (Benavente) — 15th-century castle in the town center.
30 minutes
Lago de Sanabria — Spain's largest glacial lake, toward the Galician border.
2 hours
León — Gothic cathedral and Roman heritage.
Dinner before the race
Carb-loading recommendation coming later.
After the finish
Refreshments in Plaza de la Madera and Parque de las Pavas after each stage.
Registration open