The 'La Jábega' Night Trail returns to Rincón de la Victoria with the challenge of exceeding 600 runners

The summer sports calendar in the province of Málaga once again includes a must-stop on the Axarquía coast. The City Council of Rincón de la Victoria has presented the IX edition of the CXM Trail Nocturno ‘La Jábega’, a competition that will take place on Saturday, August 1, and aims to break its own participation record by gathering more than 600 athletes from all over Andalusia.

Those interested in joining this nocturnal mountain challenge can register starting June 7 at 21:00 hours through the official website of Dorsalchip. The prices for the bibs will range from 22 to 24 euros for the individual category and from 45 to 50 euros for mixed pairs, depending on the booking dates and whether the athlete has a federation license.

The mayor of Rincón de la Victoria, Francisco Salado, emphasized the consolidation of 'La Jábega' as a top-level sports reference on the coast, thanking the logistical and organizational effort coordinated between the Sports Area, Civil Protection, and the Rincón Athletics Club. The Sports Councilor, Antonio José Martín, highlighted the enormous tourist and economic impact the event brings by gathering hundreds of fans in the municipality during peak season.

A route between the sea and the peaks of the municipality

The race will officially start at 21:30 hours from the Tourism Office, located on the Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen. Participants will face a challenging course of 17 kilometers with a 500-meter positive elevation gain that must be completed within a maximum time of 3 hours and 30 minutes.

The president of the organizing club, Auxiliadora Quintero, detailed that the route will guide runners inland, ascending through the Granadillas River and Los González Stream to reach the summit of Cerro Salazar and the geodesic vertex of La Capitana, at 510 meters altitude. After the challenging climb, the technical descent will follow the Totalán River to end in a spectacular coastal stretch that will cross La Cala del Moral Beach, the cliffs, and the iconic tunnels of El Cantal before crossing the finish line.

To ensure safety in dark conditions, the organization will reinforce the entire circuit with reflective tapes and directional arrows. As is tradition, the participants' efforts will be rewarded at the finish line area with a large social gathering that will include the classic Málaga sardine skewer, trophy presentation, and distribution of the runner's bag.