Aidemarcha returns with thousands expected for major Murcia charity race. Photo Credit: Athletic Federation of the Region of Murcia
Registration has officially opened for the biggest night race of the summer in the Mar Menor area, taking place on the first Saturday of July. The 2026 edition of the Aidemarcha, which this year will mark its 16th year, has a total of 3,000 bib numbers available for participants and the turnout is expected to be huge as people from all over the Costa Calida and beyond gather to participate.
A race with a charitable heart in the Mar Menor
The race is being organised by Aidemar, a non-profit organisation in the Region of Murcia that aims to facilitate inclusion for children with disabilities. It has been carrying out activities and charitable work in service to those with disabilities since 1982. Along with the association, the San Javier Town Council is also participating in the organisation of this major sports event.
The Mini Aidemarcha race, which is aimed at children, will kick off the event in the starting area, located next to Almansa Park in the municipality of San Javier. The walkers participating in the race will cover a distance of 3 kilometres, whereas the runners will cover 5 kilometres, departing from the same point and finishing the race at the Barnuevo esplanade in Santiago de la Ribera.
The sporting event will also have a strong charitable aspect, as all the proceeds from the race will go towards the maintenance and improvement of the various Aidemar centres in the Region of Murcia, according to organisers.
A communitywide collaboration: How to participate in Aidemarcha 2026
More than 100 volunteers will assist with the organisation and setup of the race, including the start, finish, course, entertainment, and bib number collection. In addition, 62 companies are collaborating to make the event possible.
Registrations can be made through the official race website, aidemarcha.com. A total of 1,500 bibs are available for walkers, 1,000 for runners, and 500 for the Mini Aidemarcha race, which allows participants up to the age of 13. The price is €10 for walkers and runners, and €5 for the children’s race.
According to San Javier’s Councillor for Sports, Sergio Martínez, Aidemarcha is the sporting event with the highest registration of all those held in the municipalities. This race also forms part of the popular race league in the Region of Murcia.
