Santa Margarida i els Monjos to Host 35th School Cross and 5K/10K Races

The sporting event on October 17th aims to surpass last year's 700 participants with various age categories.

Generic image of runners crossing a finish line in a popular race.
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Generic image of runners crossing a finish line in a popular race.

Santa Margarida i els Monjos will host on Saturday, October 17th, the 35th edition of the School Cross, along with the 12th 5K Race and the 23rd 10K Race, a sporting event expected to draw runners of all ages.

The races will commence at 9 AM from the municipal football field, featuring circuits designed to combine sections of dirt, grass, and asphalt for the 5 and 10-kilometer distances. Participants can choose the distance that best suits their preferences and fitness level.
Following the adult races, the school cross will take place with staggered starts according to categories. This includes events for the youngest participants, such as 'baldufes' (toddlers) and 'mainada' (young children), as well as for children, pre-bantam, bantam, and pre-junior categories, serving as a qualifying competition for the Catalan School Sports Games.
Solidarity will also be a key component of the school cross, continuing its collaboration with the Food Bank. Participation in this event is free, but attendees are encouraged to contribute non-perishable food items or a voluntary donation of 0.50 euros. Registrations for the cross can be made on the day of the race, starting from 8:30 AM.
Regarding the 5 and 10-kilometer races, the registration deadline is this Thursday, October 15th. Sign-ups can be completed online via the provided link or in person at the municipal pavilion for residents of Santa Margarida i els Monjos.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Santa Margarida i els Monjos (13/10/2026)