Over 400 runners participate in the 10th Taco Popular Race

The tenth edition of the event was held this Sunday in San Cristóbal de La Laguna with a festive and family atmosphere.

Generic image of runners crossing a finish line on an urban avenue with spectators and a festive atmosphere.
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Generic image of runners crossing a finish line on an urban avenue with spectators and a festive atmosphere.

The tenth edition of the Taco Popular Race was held this Sunday, October 25th, in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, bringing together over 400 runners in a festive and family atmosphere.

Los Majuelos Avenue served as the stage for this established sporting event, organized by the Autonomous Sports Body (OAD) of the San Cristóbal de La Laguna City Council. The day began with the distribution of bibs and the children's categories, which were followed by the five-kilometer absolute race for adults.
The president of the local OAD, Badel Albelo, positively assessed the high citizen participation and the healthy atmosphere of the day. He highlighted the importance of bringing sports to the neighborhoods and creating meeting spaces for all ages.
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"Seeing so many people enjoying sports, sharing the experience, and participating in a healthy activity is a great satisfaction. Taco is once again the protagonist of a day that encourages us to continue working to bring sports activities to all corners of La Laguna."

Badel Albelo · President of the local OAD
In the men's category, Jorge Santos Ramos took victory, completing the course in 16:32. He was followed by José David Martín González (16:38) and José David Lutzardo Barroso (17:02).
In the women's category, Mónica Victoria López Melián was the winner with a time of 20:36, followed by Tere Linares Hernández (20:51) and Jane Wickham Essery (21:07).
Based on information from the official source: Deporte Lagunero — Área de Deportes del Ayuntamiento de La Laguna (26/10/2026)