Every year on 31st December, since 1964, Madrid stages the most multitudinous athletics event in Spain.Sport and celebration come together in a 10-kilometre race in which fancy dress and artificial snow play a part. Keep an eye out for when registration opens because places run out fast!

The event consists of two different competitions: a fun run (participants must be over the age of 16) and another for professionals.The course is not too demanding for runners as 8 of its 10 kilometres are almost all downhill.

The fun run is held at 5.30 pm. The departure (Calle Concha Espina) is organised by times, making the race faster. The international competition starts out at 8pm and participants include today's leading international stars.

The Vallecas Stadium is the official finishing line for the professional race whilst amateurs arrive to the grounds outside the stadium.

Certain local traditions may strike you as funny, bizarre, or downright disturbing. You may know that the Catalans ring in the new year by eating one grape with each chime of the clock at midnight, but did you know about the man with many noses ('home dels nassos')? Folklore has it that there's a man who has as many noses as there are days left in the year.

He only comes out on 31 December, though, and as that's the last day of the year... So to honour him, the city hosts one of its most iconic sporting events of the year, a 10K and 5K called La Cursa dels Nassos (The Race of the Noses).

Once again, the city of Barcelona will close the sports year with the Nose Race, which, as always, will take place on December 31st, starting at 5.15pm. This year, once again, it will be a different race adapted to the current situation, which will allow runners to take part in the event with all the necessary safety and prevention measures.

The Nose Race 2021 will again have two distances as in 2020, one of 10km and another of 5km. Exceptionally, it will only feature elite athletes.

The 10km race will have a three-stage start, for 6,200 entrants, and will take place at 5.15pm, 5.20pm and 5.30pm. The distance between people in each drawer will be 1.5 meters.

Another novelty of this year’s Nose Race will be the 10km route with 4 laps less than the traditional route with start and finish on Carrer Selva de Mar.

hallenge yourself against the world’s best! The BOclassic Raiffeisen New Year’s Eve Run is a prestigious year-end road race held annually, attracting elite international athletes alongside amateur runners. Known for its competitive field and festive atmosphere, the event provides a rare opportunity to test your speed on the same course as some of the world’s top distance runners.

Whether you are chasing a personal best or simply looking to experience the thrill of competing against world-class athletes, the BOclassic offers an inspiring and unforgettable way to close out the year. Set against the backdrop of a lively New Year's Eve celebration, this race is not just about competition—it’s about being part of a tradition that brings together runners of all levels to celebrate the sport.

The race is held through the streets of the town, in a closed and properly marked circuit.