Vera Christmas Charity Run Brings Together Over 400 Runners

Published December 15, 2025 | Category: Events

TL;DR: More than 400 runners took part in Vera’s annual Christmas Run, combining sport and solidarity, with all proceeds donated to support research into mitochondrial diseases.

Vera Christmas Charity Run Draws Over 400 Participants

The Vera Christmas charity run brought together more than 400 runners last weekend for a festive sporting event with a strong charitable focus.

The day began in the town’s main square with children’s races, covering categories such as Mini Chupetín, Chupetín, Under 6, Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12. Young runners completed distances ranging from 50 to 800 metres, creating a lively and family-friendly atmosphere.

Later in the morning, adult participants took to the streets of Vera on two different routes of 3.3 and 10 kilometres, allowing runners to choose a distance suited to their fitness level. Both routes passed through the town centre, with strong local support along the way.

Funds Raised for Medical Research

All funds raised through race registrations were donated to the Spanish Association of Mitochondrial Pathologies (AEPMI), an organisation that supports research into mitochondrial diseases and provides information and assistance to affected families.

The donation includes the full amount from children’s race bibs, two euros from each adult registration, and all contributions made through the event’s solidarity bib initiative. This option allowed people to donate a minimum of five euros even if they did not take part in the race.

A Christmas Tradition in Vera

The Christmas Run has become one of the highlights of the festive season in Vera. According to Antonio J. Soler, Councillor for Sports at the Vera Town Hall, the strong turnout and continued trust from runners provide the motivation to keep organising the event year after year.

More information about local sports initiatives and community events can be found via the Vera Town Hall.

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