The upcoming cross country event, sponsored primarily by the Soria City Council, promises to deliver an unmissable spectacle for the public. The 32nd edition of the International Cross Country of Soria is set to take place on Sunday, 15 November, at Valonsadero Mountain, starting at 10:15 AM. The senior women's competition will commence at 1:10 PM, followed by the senior men's race at 2:00 PM.
Manu Salvador, the Councillor for Sports, has once again highlighted the quality of the event, along with the efforts of the organisers and institutional collaboration. Edurne Orte, head of the Soria Athletics Delegation, detailed the comprehensive programme for the occasion. She was joined by Ramón Martínez, director of CAEP Soria; Rafael Medina, secretary of the territorial delegation of the Junta de Castilla y León in Soria; Sergio Frías, provincial deputy for sports; and several athletes participating in the event.
Edurne Orte announced that the event will have a budget of €82,000, slightly higher than in 2025. She also emphasised the significance of Valonsadero's inclusion in the Gold Circuit of World Athletics, wishing success to the 1,000 registered athletes for the upcoming Sunday.
The Soria athletics delegate revealed that Rodrigue Kwizera, a Burundian-born Spaniard, will compete, aiming for his fourth victory in Soria—a milestone no athlete has achieved to date. Kwizera will once again face Kenyan Matthew Kipchumba Kipsang, who thwarted his attempt last year. Other competitors include Charles Kibono and Adisu Wegene.
In the women's category, the presence of Ugandan athlete Charity Cherop, the recent world runner-up in the 5,000m, is noteworthy, alongside Kenyan Mirriam Cherop and Ecuadorian Katherine Tisalema. The men's race will be broadcast live on Teledeporte and RTVE Play from 2:00 PM.
Edurne Orte also highlighted a charity walk that will raise funds for the Monseñor San Óscar Romero Centre, with registrations open until Sunday morning. Additionally, parallel events will be organised, including a social training session with young immigrants and talks by Fermín Cacho and other athletes.
