Estepona Town Hall and National Police Launch III Ruta 091 Charity Race

Estepona's annual charity race returns on 8 November to raise vital funds for a child with a rare degenerative disease

Estepona residents have an opportunity to combine sport with community spirit and support a vital local cause this November. Estepona Town Hall and the Policía Nacional have announced the III Ruta 091, a charity race and walk set to take place on Sunday 8 November 2026.

The event aims to raise funds for ‘Los Pasos de Noa’, a Málaga-based non-profit association. This organisation supports Noa, a child suffering from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare, degenerative and currently incurable disease. Funds raised will help improve Noa's quality of life and her family's, covering costs for therapies, treatments, orthoses, and travel. The initiative also seeks to raise social awareness and support research into SMA and other rare diseases.

Race Details and Participation

The race will start and finish at the Mirador del Carmen. It offers various categories and distances suitable for all ages. The adult race and walk will begin at 11:30, covering a 4.6-kilometre route through central Estepona streets and along the coast. Children’s categories will start earlier, at 10:00, with adapted routes for participants aged 0 to 12 years.

Participation in the adult category, for both runners and walkers, costs €12. Children’s categories are €10. Those unable to participate can still contribute through the ‘Dorsal 0’ option, which allows for a voluntary donation. The popular race is open to individuals aged 13 and over, with parental or legal guardian authorisation required for minors. Children up to 12 years old can participate in the children’s categories.

The Route and Bib Collection

The adult route, approximately 4.6 kilometres long, will start from the Mirador del Carmen and wind through the urban centre and along the coast. Key points along the route include Avenida España, Calle de la Villa, Calle Santa Ana, Calle Terraza, Calle Real, Calle Caridad, Calle Arroyuelo, the Paseo Marítimo Pedro Manrique, the fishing port walkway, and Avenida del Carmen, before returning to the Mirador del Carmen for the finish line. The circuit will be closed to traffic during the event, with exceptions only for authorised vehicles and emergency services.

Registrations can be made until 23:59 on Thursday 29 October 2026, or until the maximum number of participants is reached. Sign-up is available via the official websites www.ruta091.es and www.dorsalchip.es. Bib numbers can be collected from the SATE Office of the Policía Nacional in Estepona, located in the Casa de Las Tejerinas in Plaza de las Flores, on Friday 6 November and Saturday 7 November 2026.

Estepona Town Hall encourages all residents to join this sporting and solidarity event. The Town Hall extends its gratitude to the Policía Nacional, the ‘Los Pasos de Noa’ association, collaborators, and all participants for their involvement in an initiative that combines enjoying sport with contributing to a vital cause.