San Lorenzo de El Escorial Celebrates European Sports Week

The municipality organizes an extensive program of sports activities from September 19 to October 3, including the return of the Urban Mile race.

Generic image of a sports event in a Spanish town square with cheering crowds.
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Generic image of a sports event in a Spanish town square with cheering crowds.

San Lorenzo de El Escorial joins the European Sports Week with a program running from September 19 to October 3, offering activities for all ages and disciplines.

The City Council has designed a sports calendar featuring competitions, family initiatives, sports for seniors, first aid training, and health and wellness activities.
The program kicks off on September 19 with a regional badminton circuit event, including an inclusive modality, at the Zaburdón Sports Complex.
On September 20, the EuroGym Rhythmic Gymnastics Trophy will take place, serving as preparation for the Spanish Championship, also at the sports complex.
Between September 21 and 25, the Family Sport and Friend Sport programs will allow parents and children to participate together and students to invite friends to experience the municipal schools' disciplines.
On September 22, at 5:00 PM, the main pavilion will host a first aid training session for individuals aged 16 and over.
Mayoresport, aimed at those over 65, will be held on September 23 and 24 with activities like Aquagym in the pool, ground golf on the 7-a-side football field, and open-air gymnastics in the Felipe II Park.
The link between sports and mental health will be explored on September 25 with a conference at the Casa de Cultura.
The weekend of September 26 and 27 will feature competitions in women's futsal, 3x3 basketball, and an aikido exhibition at the Zaburdón Sports Center.
Concluding the week, the iconic Urban Mile race will be revived on Saturday, October 3, along Juan de Borbón y Battenberg Avenue.
Additionally, on Friday, October 2, Olympic athlete Lucía Rodríguez Montero will lead a masterclass on the same avenue, sharing her experiences.
This comprehensive program underscores the municipality's commitment to sports as a tool for health, community, inclusion, and promoting active lifestyles.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de San Lorenzo de El Escorial (17/09/2026)