09/02/2023
The long-awaited Cursa de la Mercè Bimbo Global Race, an event that reflects the perfect harmony between sport and the city's cultural tradition, arrives for another year.
This emblematic race has established itself as a true symbol of Barcelona, attracting participants and spectators from all the country and uniting the historical roots with contemporary sports energy.
La Cursa de la Mercè Bimbo Global Race has grown to become one of the city's biggest sports and cultural festivals. Its name is derived from La Mercè, the patroness of Barcelona, which is commemorated in late September. Since its start, the race has been gaining popularity, becoming an inescapable citation for sports lovers.
Its growing number of participants is a witness to its importance and the spirit of La Cursa de la Mercè Bimbo Global Race. From young to adult, amateur and professional sportspeople, all together run through the streets that are intrinsically linked to the city's history. The atmosphere is vibrant, full of colors and soul, and is a unique opportunity for people of all ages to connect with Barcelona's cultural richness.
The route of La Cursa de la Mercè Bimbo Global Race is also a visual celebration of the city's most emblematic places. The participants run through places that define the essence of Barcelona: from the iconic Plaça Universitat to the majestic Passeig de Sant Joan, from the Parc de la Ciutadella to Plaça Catalunya. The race is not only a sporting event, but a journey through the city's most distinctive features, all while the spectators cheers the runners up with a lot of enthusiasm.
La Cursa de la Mercè Bimbo Global Race is much more than a simple race. It is a meeting between sport and tradition, a celebration that recalls the importance of keeping the cultural legacy alive while we embrace the competitive and sporting spirit. Every year, the race brings together more people, consolidating themselves as a symbol of Barcelona and showing that roots and modernity can live together in perfect harmony.
