Cursa de Bombers Barcelona: Guide to Date, Start Waves and Registration
The Cursa de Bombers is one of Barcelona’s most popular 10K races. In the next edition it also hosts the Catalan 10K Championship. If you are going to run it, this guide covers what the official rules say: date, start, time-based waves, bib collection, chip, aid stations and time limit. The entry fee and availability are also on the Cursa de Bombers race page.
Cursa de Bombers key facts
According to the official Cursa Bombers Barcelona 2026 rules:
| Item | Next edition |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| First start | 8:50 |
| Start and finish | Av. Marquès de l’Argentera, opposite Estació de França |
| Distance | 10 km certified by the RFEA |
| Time limit | 1 hour 30 minutes from the start of the last wave |
| Minimum age | 16; under-18s need authorisation |
| Places | 15,000 |
| Organisers | Barcelona City Council, with the Barcelona Fire Brigade and the FCA |
Cursa de Bombers registration
Registration is on the Rockthesport platform until 31 October 2026 at 23:59 or until the 15,000 bibs run out. The price goes in bands:
- Bibs 1 to 5,000: 16 euros.
- Bibs 5,001 to 10,000: 18 euros.
- From 10,001: 20 euros.
Each band adds 1.99 euros for fees and a charity contribution, of which 1 euro goes to the Fundació Impulsa, plus a 1-euro day licence if you are not a federation member. There are no refunds, but you can transfer your entry through the official procedure until 19 October, at a cost of 5 euros.
Cursa de Bombers start waves
Runners are split into waves based on a certified time or the estimated time declared when registering:
| Wave | Time |
|---|---|
| Black | Elite |
| Senyera | Catalan Championship |
| Red | Under 35 minutes |
| Yellow | Under 37 minutes |
| White | Under 40 minutes |
| Blue | Under 45 minutes |
| Pink | Under 50 minutes |
| Green | Under 55 minutes |
| Orange | Under 1 hour |
| Grey | Under 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Lilac | Under 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Brown | Under 1 hour 30 minutes |
Choose your wave honestly: starting from a faster one than your pace will make you go out too fast.
Bib, chip and services
- The bib and race pack are collected on the days and at the places set by the organisers, with your ID and confirmation. Someone else can collect it with your confirmation and a copy of your ID.
- The organisers provide the chip, which goes on your shoe. Yellow chips cannot be used. If you do not return it, there is a 5-euro charge.
- There is a bag drop on race day for all registered runners.
Aid stations
According to the rules, there is a drinks station at roughly kilometre 5 and another at the finish. Over 10 kilometres you do not need gels.
Tips for the Cursa de Bombers
- Eat your usual breakfast at least two hours before; the start is at 8:50. There are guidelines in what to eat before a race.
- Arrive early to drop your bag and warm up. The routine is in the guide to the warm-up before running.
- If you are chasing a time, there are paces and sessions in the guide to the sub-50 10K.
- If it is your first 10K, the 10K training plan helps you get there in good shape.
Conclusion
The next Cursa de Bombers is on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 8:50, with start and finish on Av. Marquès de l’Argentera, 15,000 places, registration until 31 October and a time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes. Choose your wave well, collect your bib on the set days and start calmly. Check the race page and the official website before the race.
FAQ
When is the Cursa de Bombers?
The next edition is on Sunday 8 November 2026, with the first start at 8:50.
Where is the start?
On Av. Marquès de l’Argentera, opposite Estació de França. The finish is in the same place.
How much does entry cost?
Between 16 and 20 euros depending on the band, plus 1.99 euros in fees and a 1-euro day licence if you are not a federation member.
Can I get a refund?
No, but you can transfer your entry through the official procedure until 19 October for 5 euros.
Can under-18s run?
Yes, from age 16 and with authorisation if you are under 18.
