Sant Cugat del Vallès is gearing up to bid farewell to 2026 and welcome 2027 with the 6th edition of the Cursa del Gall, co-organised by the Club Muntanyenc Sant Cugat and the local council. Under the slogan "Omplim els carrers de galls i de gallines" (Let’s fill the streets with roosters and hens), the event will kick off at 5 PM on 31 December in the Plaza de la Vila, attracting hundreds of participants for an afternoon of celebration, sport, and costumes.
The Cursa del Gall features a 5 km route through the city centre, designed for those wishing to end the year in a fun and family-oriented manner, whether by running, walking, or dressing up. This year, the event will once again see the participation of local groups such as the Geganters, the Tabalers dels Diables, and the Caparrots de Sant Cugat, who will energise the start and join in for the final kilometre of the race.
Awards and categories
The race will also recognise the sporting efforts and creativity of participants with various categories and special prizes:
- Overall female and male: Recognition for the top three finishers in each category.
- Best rooster and hen costume: Prizes for the most creative and ingenious participants in costume.
- Most animated group: A special award for the costumed group demonstrating the best energy and enthusiasm throughout the race.
Prizes are sponsored by local businesses including Carnisseries Sagarra, Vins Noè, and Torrons Joan Pros.
Registration details
Participants can register individually or in groups (families, friends, or companies) through the event's website. Online registration will close on 28 December at 11:59 PM. Additionally, on-the-day registrations will be available at Sala Canigó from 10 AM to 2 PM, provided the maximum limit of 2,000 participants has not been reached. Race numbers and t-shirts can be collected on 31 December from 10 AM to 2 PM at Sala Canigó. The PAV3 facility will be open from 3 PM to 7:30 PM for changing rooms and restrooms.
For updates on mobility changes and public transport impacts, participants can check the municipal website. Further information about the race can be followed at cursadelgall.cat.
