November 9 Annual cross country race in Yecla

The 41st edition of the Cross Fiestas de la Virgen in Yecla

It has become a tradition in Yecla for the annual Fiestas de la Virgen in early December to be preceded by the “Fiestas de la Virgen” cross country race, which is this year being held on Sunday November 9.

The athletes set off at 9.45 in the 41^st edition of the event, starting at the Complejo Polideportivo Concejal Juan Palao. The competition is open to all young athletes belonging to the regional federation and also to amateurs aged 18 and over, and registration is available online here at a cost of just 8 euros.

Further information can be found here, regarding the different categories, which race over distances of between 1,500 and 10,000 metres.

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