Sport is once again becoming a tool for social and environmental engagement with the start of the eleventh edition of the El Corte Inglés – Parc Natural de l’Albufera Solidarity Circuit. This event has already established itself as one of the most iconic events on the Valencian calendar, combining physical activity, solidarity, and awareness of the importance of protecting one of the most valuable natural areas in the Mediterranean.
More than just a race, it is a way of connecting citizens with l’Albufera.Más que una carrera, es una forma de conectar a la ciudadanía con l’Albufera.
Sport with a purpose
The Circuit Solidari is not your typical sporting event. Its essence goes beyond the stopwatch. Year after year, the event brings together runners, families, associations, and neighbors who share a common goal: to enjoy the natural environment while supporting a charitable cause.
The charitable nature of the circuit means that each registration fee goes directly to social or environmental projects linked to the local area. In this way, every step counts, not only in terms of kilometers, but also in terms of positive impact.
L’Albufera as backdrop and protagonist
Holding this event in the Albufera Natural Park is no coincidence. The route allows participants to immerse themselves in a unique landscape, surrounded by rice fields, irrigation channels, and open horizons that form part of Valencia’s identity.
The event also fulfills a key function: raising awareness of the importance of conserving this ecosystem, especially in a context of climate pressure and extreme phenomena such as the recent DANAs. Sport thus becomes a tool for environmental awareness.
Eleven editions strengthening community
Reaching eleven editions is not just a symbolic figure. It is proof that Circuit Solidari has succeeded in building community.
Over the years, participation has grown and the event has become more professional without losing its friendly atmosphere. Sports clubs, amateur runners, and occasional participants find this event to be inclusive and accessible.
This race is designed for all levels, where the experience and the setting are just as important as the result.
Dates of the Circuit Solidari events
The 11th edition of the Circuit Solidari El Corte Inglés – Parc Natural de l’Albufera 2026 will be held on the following dates:
15/02/2026 — XV 10K Albal ‘Por esa Sonrisa’
28/03/2026 — VII 10K Ciutat de Picassent
25/04/2026 — VII 10K “Via Matera” Ciutat de Sueca
16/05/2026 — II 10K Ciutat de Silla
14/06/2026 — II Volta a Peu El Perelló
20/06/2026 — XXXVII Volta a Peu Almussafes
11/07/2026 — XXXIX Volta a Peu Sollana
25/07/2026 — XXIV Volta a Peu pel Xúquer – Riola
13/09/2026 — XIII Gran Fons Nocturn Alfafar
03/10/2026 — XLI 10K Volta a Peu Port de Catarroja
Social impact and local revitalization
In addition to the sporting component, the circuit contributes to revitalizing the local economy. Restaurants, shops, and services in the area benefit from the influx of participants and their companions.
But the real added value is the social impact: the ability to mobilize hundreds of people around a common cause. At a time when collective commitment is more necessary than ever, initiatives like this strengthen the social fabric of the region.
Much more than a race
The Circuit Solidari El Corte Inglés – Parc Natural de l’Albufera represents a different way of understanding sport:
As a tool for social cohesion.
As a mouthpiece for environmental conservation.
As a driving force for solidarity.
As a shared experience in a privileged natural environment.
The eleventh edition once again highlights this unique combination of effort, landscape, and commitment.
A date marked on the Valencian calendar
With the start of this new edition, l’Albufera once again becomes a meeting point for those who believe that sport can transform realities. Eleven years later, the circuit not only remains, but reinforces its role as a benchmark in the popular Valencian calendar.
Because running can also be a way of caring for our surroundings.
