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December 27 Jumilla's Christmas fun run returns, with festive spirit and free entry

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Join the 5km urban race and family-friendly events through Jumilla’s historic heart

December 27 Jumilla's Christmas fun run returns, with festive spirit and free entry

Get your running shoes ready for one of Jumilla’s most eagerly awaited Christmas traditions: the 2025 Christmas Popular Race, set for Saturday December 27. Organised by the Ayuntamiento’s Sports Department, the event kicks off and finishes at the picturesque Jardín de la Glorieta and features a lively 5-kilometre urban circuit for adults alongside tailored shorter distances for children.

María Herrero, Jumilla’s Councillor for Sports, highlighted the community values at the heart of the event. “This event combines health, community, and fun in a day designed for all ages,” she said, noting that registration is completely free and aimed at promoting physical and mental wellbeing during the festive season.

The younger runners get their turn first, starting promptly at 5.00pm. The children’s races are split into age groups: Under 8s run 200 metres, Under 10s 400 metres, Under 12s 600 metres, and the Under 14/Under 16 category will cover 2,500 metres. The adults take to the streets at 6.00pm, tackling two laps of the historically rich old town and notable local landmarks.

Registrations are now open, and a cap of 400 participants means early sign-up is recommended. Every runner receives a commemorative t-shirt, and event safety is ensured with medical ambulance coverage, refreshment points, and a designated pick-up area starting from 3.00pm in the Jardín de la Glorieta.

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Adding to the festive fun, the race hosts a beloved Christmas Costume Contest, with cash prizes of €100, €75, and €50 for the best three outfits. “This race isn’t just a competition: it’s a celebration of sport,” said Councillor Herrero, inviting locals and visitors alike to come along and share in a magical, fun, and healthy afternoon exploring Jumilla’s streets.

Participants will follow a scenic route threading through Cánovas del Castillo, Rambleta del Convento, Cura Navarro, and other emblematic streets, looping back to finish at the Jardín de la Glorieta - a perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit.

The Ayuntamiento warmly encourages everyone to join in the festivities and soak up the communal joy of this wonderful seasonal event.

For further information about visiting Jumilla and what’s on in the municipality contact the tourist office (Plaza del Rollo, 1, telephone 968 780237, email oficinaturismo@jumilla.org) or go to the home page of Jumilla Today.

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Oficina de Turismo Jumilla

The tourist office in the centre of Jumilla is easily found by driving straight into the centre of the town along the Avenida de Murcia and following the signposts. The tourist office is alongside the Parque de Don Albano Martínez Molina, where there are a number of parking spaces.

Jumilla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, has become internationally famous over recent decades due to the quality of the wines produced in the municipality, and wine tourism has begun to attract visitors from other parts of Spain and the rest of Europe.

The tourist office is happy to provide a range of maps and leaflets showing the different bodegas which can be visited within the municipality. Some of these form part of the Rutas del Vino de Jumilla, the Jumilla wine route, and can either be visited as a guided tour or sell their produce directly to the public.(see feed below for more details)

However, the town and the surrounding countryside have plenty of other attractions for visitors, and the popularity of Jumilla wines is leading more and more people to discover other facets of the tenth largest municipality in Spain.

Jumilla Tourist Office

These include the spectacular countryside and birdlife in the Sierra del Carche, the historic remains which range from cave paintings and a Roman mausoleum to the castle, the Iglesia de Santiago, the Town Hall and the Teatro Vico, and the gastronomy: rich stews are accompanied not only by the wines of the area but also by Jumilla pears, which also enjoy Denomination of Origin status.

Tourism in Jumilla is not as seasonal as it is in the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia, but the town is at its liveliest during the fiestas in Holy Week and the August Fair, which incorporates the grape harvest celebrations and the Moors and Christians parades.

The Altiplano of the Region of Murcia, which consists of the municipalities of Jumilla and Yecla, is only just over an hour by car from the Mar Menor, Cartagena, Mazarrón, Torrevieja and Alicante, and anyone wishing to visit real inland Spain and world-class wineries is advised to include Jumilla in their schedule.