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October 5: Run for Parkinson’s disease in Lorca

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Event will raise money for local charity ASLEP and raise awareness about the everyday challenges faced by people who live with the condition

Representatives of Lorca Town Hall, the National Police and ASLEP presenting the race

The 46th Guadalentín Games will hold a new edition of the "Run for Parkinson’s" charity race in Lorca on Sunday, October 5, starting at 10am.

The event is in aid of the Asociación Lorquina de Parkinson (ASLEP) and organised by Lorca Town Hall sports department and the National Police, as part of the force’s Ruta Solidaria 091 charity initiative.

It is also the last race in this season of the Lorca local circuit of popular races, which began in November 2024.

The starting and finishing line is in the Plaza de la Policía Nacional by El Gato.

There are various categories for different ages and abilities:

Carrera Absoluta (Cadetes to Veteranos): a route of about 5.500 metres.
Petates (toddlers): 60 metros (born in 2020 and afterwards).
Prebenjamín–Benjamín (Under-8 and Under-10): 630 metres.
Alevín–Infantil (Under-12 and Under-14): 1,250 metres.

There are also races for people in wheelchairs, and people with visual or hearing impairments, and intellectual disabilities, in order to emphasise the inclusive spirit of the event.

The top three in each category will receive commemorative medals and the top three in the general category (male and female) will also win special prizes.

There will also be recognition for the first three police officers in each category and trophies for the top three in the local circuit of popular races (male and female).

Registration is open until 2pm tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, on the website www.asuspuestos.es for a fee of €6 for the Absoluta category and €3 for children. The Petates category for toddlers is free and they can register on the day.

All the proceeds will go directly to ASLEP and everyone who registers will receive a commemorative T-shirt.

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The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites and historic buildings around which the modern city has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, Plaza de España, the former Collegiate church of San Patricio, the municipal archaeological museum, the Casa Huerto Ruano, the Palacio de Guevara and the churches and convents of San Francisco, San Mateo, the Virgen de las Huertas, La Merced, El Carmen and many others.

Unfortunately, Lorca has been prone to natural disaster, suffering a severe flood in 1973 which killed 50 people, and a Gota Fría on September 28^th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11^th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.

Lorca Tourist Office Lorca also has an area of unspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Cala Calnegre and various others. Although only one is accessible by road others can be reached along dirt tracks!

In terms of fiestas, Lorca is synonymous with Easter (Semana Santa), its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status being famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azul) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.

In the Autumn Lorca also celebrates the Fiestas of San Clemente and a Feria and there are a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.

The tourist office relocated for 14 years to Calle San Patricio, near the church, but has now returned to its former premises alongside the Palacio de Guevara in the Plaza Concha Sandoval, or Plaza de la Bordadora (click for map).

Lorca Tourist Office Lorca also has an area of inspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only along difficult tracks or by boat!

Lorca Tourist Office However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of processions in which the Whites (Paso Blanco) and Blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.