The 5K Ibiza-Platja d’en Bossa has everything ready to mark, once again, the official start of the season of popular races in Ibiza and Formentera. In just a few years, the race has established itself as an essential event for running enthusiasts of the Pitiusas, both for its competitive level and its close and participatory atmosphere.
After the Christmas holidays, the Josepina race has become the first big goal of the calendar for many local runners. An ideal scenario to put on a race bib again, check sensations and start the sporting year recovering pace and form, in a context that combines demand and enjoyment.
A fast track that invites you to run
One of the main hallmarks of the 5K Ibiza-Platja d’en Bossa is its urban route of 5,000 meters, completely flat and especially attractive for runners.
This profile favors good records and allows most participants to get their best version, which explains why during these previous days it is common to see many athletes training on the course to gain confidence and references.
The balance between a competitive race and its markedly popular character is another key to its success. The race allows a wide and diverse participation, from experienced athletes to amateur runners who find in this event a perfect motivation to start the season.
Sunday, January 11 and sold out
The race will be held on Sunday, January 11, starting at 9:00 am, and the interest generated has been such that the quota of participants was exhausted more than a month ago. Even so, the organization is keeping a waiting list open to cover possible last minute cancellations.
To improve the flow and development of the race, two different starts have been established. At 9:00 a.m., runners expected to finish in less than 25 minutes will start, while at 9:10 a.m., runners with estimated times between 25 and 35 minutes will start.
Prizes, records and the 10K in sight
At the end of the race, the Sant Josep Town Hall and the Consell d’Eivissa will award 60 trophies, distributed among the different categories included in the regulations. In addition, the La Sirena Shopping Center will award the first three absolute finishers, both male and female, with shopping vouchers.
The last edition left outstanding performances, such as the new female record signed by Andrea Romero from Formentera with a time of 16:28, or the third triumph of the athlete from Santa Eulària Adrián Guirado. The male record of the race remains in the hands of the Moroccan Youssef Ben Hadi, with a spectacular record of 13:53 achieved in the first edition of 2021.
A month later will come the next big milestone of the island’s athletic calendar. It will be on February 15 when the 10K Ibiza-Platja d’en Bossa, which this year will be held in conjunction with the Spanish Championship, reinforcing the prominence of the island as a major stage of national athletics.
