12th Charity Route of the Three Wise Men: Cangas de Onís – Covadonga

On December 26 the Charity Route of the Three Wise Men returns for its twelfth edition. It is a 12-kilometer walking march between Cangas de Onís and the Real Sitio de Covadonga where each participant brings a toy for children in need. It is not a race: people walk at a stroll’s pace, on asphalt and without difficulty, so families, strollers, and elderly people can attend.

It is organized by the non-profit Asociación Ruta Solidaria del Rey Mago. All proceeds from registrations go to NUPA and the Asociación Galbán, and the toys, new or second-hand but complete, in good condition and unwrapped, are delivered in Covadonga for Ningún Niño Sin Cenar. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as a Wise Man, page, or “repentant Grinch”, and there is a prize for the most original way of carrying the gifts.

This year the walk also supports a new cause: El Camino de Carlota, which is raising funds for a gene therapy for Cockayne syndrome type B, the rare disease of Carlota, a four-year-old girl from Mieres.

Programa:

• 9:30: reception and collection of T-shirts in the plaza de la Iglesia de Cangas de Onís.
• 10:30: family photo and departure.
• 12 km route with support cars and refreshment stops, the first one at the chapel.
• Around 13:00: arrival in Covadonga, toy delivery and gratitude in front of the Cueva.
• Return to Cangas de Onís on a free bus.

Información práctica:

• Registration: €12 until November 15, €15 from November 16 to 30, and €18 in December. Includes the 12th edition T-shirt, refreshment, and return bus.
• The organization recommends parking at the bus station in Cangas de Onís and crossing the river.
• Anyone who cannot attend can collaborate with a contribution from the website.