Sant Josep de sa Talaia will be this Sunday the center of popular running in Ibiza with the celebration of the 5K Ibiza-Platja d’en Bossa, a race that reaches its sixth edition and has again sold out bibs weeks before its dispute.
The race will be held from 9.00 am in Platja d’en Bossa, with a coastal route of two laps, and will bring together hundreds of runners of different ages and levels, consolidating itself as one of the most attractive events in the local sports calendar.
Official presentation of the race
The race was presented this morning with the participation of Xicu Ribas, Councillor for Sports of the City Council of Sant Josep; Javier Bonet, Director of Sports of the Consell d’Eivissa, and Dani Becerra, organizer of the event.
During the ceremony, Xicu Ribas highlighted the good health of popular athletics on the island and the consolidation of the event within the local sports calendar.
An open and consolidated event in the sports calendar
The Councilor for Sports of the City Council of Sant Josep stressed the continued growth of the race and the public response to such initiatives: “That this race continues to grow edition after edition shows that citizens respond when open and well-organized sporting events are proposed. The Platja d’en Bossa 5K has become a very attractive event in the local calendar,” he said.
An accessible distance for beginners
For his part, Javier Bonet emphasized the accessible nature of the distance and its value as a gateway to popular running. “We are talking about a race designed for everyone, especially for those who want to get started. It’s not just about competing, but about taking the first step towards an active and healthy lifestyle,” said the island’s Sports Director.
Female participation reaches 47 %.
The organizer of the race, Dani Becerra, highlighted the evolution of female participation, which this year reached 47% of the total number of registered participants. “We are very close to parity and that is a clear reflection that more and more women feel comfortable and motivated to participate in this type of popular races,” he explained.
Start, finish line and bib pick-up
The start of the race will be from Red Gamba Street, while the finish line will be located next to the Nassau Beach parking lot.
The collection of race bibs and T-shirts will be held at La Sirena Shopping Center in Platja d’en Bossa on Friday 9 and Saturday 10, from 10.00 to 13.00 hours and from 17.00 to 20.00 hours.
Presentation of trophies after the race
Once the race is over, the City Council of Sant Josep and the Consell d’Eivissa will proceed to the delivery of a total of 62 trophies, corresponding to the different official categories.
Favorites to win in the men’s and women’s categories
In the women’s category, the Valencian Noelia Juan, Spanish sprint triathlon champion in 2022 and 2023, stands out as the main contender for the victory. Also emerging to occupy a prominent place on the podium is Nuria Tauler, along with other runners such as Gloria Tejado, Noelia Perez and Alicia Gavone.
In the men’s category, the great candidate is the young Valencian Ciro Martín, who is in excellent form after winning the San Silvestre de Valencia and becoming the U23 Spanish cross country champion. Also, the eyes will be on Adrián Guirado, three-time champion of the 5K; on Mauro García-Vallés, who is going through a great moment and aims to improve his record over 5,000 meters; and on Josep Torres, who has returned to competition with strength after a long period of inactivity.
Traffic restrictions for safety reasons
For security reasons, traffic cuts will be applied on Sunday in Platja d’en Bossa. Between 9.00 and 9.45 a.m. the stretch between the Palladium Hotel and La Sirena Shopping Center will be closed, while Gamba Roja Street will be closed from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
The organization requests the cooperation of the neighbors and recommends that you plan your trips outside of closing hours.
