Sarrio Challenge 2026

El Desafío Sarrio is a civic-military and charity sports event held at the Campo de Maniobras de La Rad. The route passes through the municipal districts of Logroño, Villamediana de Iregua, and Agoncillo. It allows participants to run or walk through military terrain that is normally not open to the public.

It is organized by Club Sarrio III, formed in 2017 by people who have served or are currently stationed in the Batallón de Helicópteros de Maniobra n.º III (BHELMA III), whose NH-90 helicopter gives the event its name. The Government of La Rioja, Logroño Deporte, the city councils of Villamediana de Iregua and Agoncillo, and the battalion itself collaborate in the event. There are absolute and military categories.

Modalities and schedules (Sunday, November 29):

• Bib pickup: from 08:30 to 11:30 at La Rad. On Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28, bibs can also be picked up from 9:00 to 19:00 at the Jaecoo Auto Yalde dealership in Logroño.
• 10:30, Desafío: 22 km and 525 m of positive elevation gain, for ages 18 and older.
• 10:31, Hiking march: 8.5 km and 150 m of elevation gain, non-competitive.
• 11:30, 10K race: 225 m of elevation gain, for ages 16 and older with authorization.
• 13:00, awards ceremony.

Practical information: registration is open at desafiosarrio.com until November 25 at 23:59. The limit is 1,000 participants. The prices for the first registration period were €22 (Desafío), €17 (10K), and €12 (march); starting October 18, each fee increases by €3. It includes a bib, insurance, medical assistance, aid stations, and a gift bag, as well as a timing chip and finisher medal for the competitive events.