The Ripoll Half Marathon celebrates its 47th edition this year, scheduled for Sunday, November 15th. The event includes three races: the 21km Half Marathon, the 10km Comte Guifré, and the 5km Bressol de Catalunya. Details were unveiled at a press conference in the Plaça del Monestir, attended by the Councillor for Sports of the Ripoll Town Council, Albert Santandreu, and organizing member Joaquim Merino.
The routes follow the usual road paths, connecting Ripoll with Sant Joan de les Abadesses. The 21km race reaches Sant Joan and returns, while the 10km race turns at Rama and the 5km race loops through the Polígon dels Pintors. A single start for all three races is maintained at 10 AM from the side of the Town Hall on Dr. Raguer street, with music and entertainment by DJ VM.
An expected participation of 550 to 600 registered runners, similar to previous years, with nearly 400 already signed up by early this week. Among the notable athletes confirmed are Xavi Tomassa and Clàudia Tremps, contenders for victory in the Half Marathon. Registrations can be made online at www.mitjamarato.cat or in person if places remain available during bib collection. All participants will receive a Mizuno branded t-shirt.
Bib collection will take place on Saturday, November 14th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Church of Sant Pere, and on Sunday, November 15th, before the race, from 8 AM to 9:50 AM, at the same location which will also offer a cloakroom service. The trophy ceremony is scheduled for 12 PM on Sunday in Plaça del Monestir, the finish line for all races.
Due to the races, the N-260 road between Ripoll and Sant Joan de les Abadesses will be closed to traffic from 9:50 AM until approximately 11:50 AM. The recommended alternative route is via the N-260a.
The 2025 Half Marathon saw around 600 runners, with wins by Mourad Mounim and Bàrbara Ramon. The second event of the Autumn Race School Championship will be held on Saturday, November 14th, at Devesa del Pla, featuring children's races for participants born between 2013 and 2022. Registrations for this school race are online at http://ceripolles.tpvescola.com/ until Friday, November 13th.
