FAQS

Consult the frequently asked questions about the race in this space.

If you have additional questions please send us an email.

When and where is the Cursa Bombers Barcelona 2026 held?

The Vueling Cursa Bombers Barcelona will celebrate its 27th edition in Barcelona on 8 November 2026, with the start and finish on Avinguda Marquès de l’Argentera, in front of França railway station.

Is there a time limit to finish the race?

Yes, 1 hour 30 minutes.

The organizers may remove from the course any participants who exceed the established cut-off times.

What are the registration deadlines?

More information coming soon.

Where can I register?

You can register through the Cursa de Bombers registration platform at the following link:

https://www.rockthesport.com/en/esdeveniment/cursabombersbarcelona

Can I get my registration money back if I decide to cancel it?

Once registration has been completed, the amount paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

In the event of cancellation, postponement or a change of date due to force majeure, the organisers may offer alternatives,such as transferring the registration to the new date or to the next edition.

Can I transfer my registration to another person?

Yes. Participants who wish to do so may change the name or transfer the ownership of their race bib/chip through ourregistration platform, under the “Manage Your Registration” section, or via the following link:

https://www.rockthesport.com/ca/esdeveniment/cursabombersbarcelona/my-registration

We will announce the deadline for registration transfers shortly.

Where and when can I collect my race bib, chip, T-shirt and race pack?

More information coming soon.

Can I collect my race bib on race day?

No. Race bibs will not be distributed on race day under any circumstances.

What do I need to collect the bib, chip, shirt and runner's bag?

You must bring your national ID card or passport and your registration confirmation. If you are unable to collect your race pack in person, someone else may collect it on your behalf by presenting a photocopy of your ID card and your registration confirmation.

Can someone else collect my race bib on my behalf?

Yes. You may collect another participant’s race bib by presenting their registration confirmation and a photocopy of their national ID card.

How can I find out my race bib number?

During event week, you will receive an email with your race bib number (please also check your spam folder). If youhave not received the email, you can find your race bib number through our app or by logging into your profile.

Where can I see the size of the shirts?

No. T-shirt sizes will be distributed on a strictly first-come, first-served basis, according to the order in which race bibs arecollected. The organisers cannot guarantee that all participants will receive their requested T-shirt size, as production takesplace before registration opens.

What chip is used and when is it collected?

The race will feature an official timing system using a reusable electronic chip that must be attached to your running shoe.(The yellow Championchip is not valid.)

When can I collect my chip? More information coming soon.

Is there a cloakroom service?

Yes. The organisers will provide a bag drop service for all participants duly registered for the Barcelona Firefighters’Race. The service will be available on race day from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., allowing participants to leave their personalbelongings before the start of the race and collect them once they have finished.

How to get to the start/finish?

To get to the start/finish area, you can use the following public transport options: Metro lines L1 and L4, Rodalies commuter trains, and city buses.

Are there toilets available?

Yes. The organisers will provide toilet facilities for participants in both the start and finish areas.

Are there showers available?

No. Shower facilities will not be available to participants after the race.

Where can I see the course of the race?

You can check the Vueling Cursa Bombers Barcelona course here.

Where can I find the race rules and regulations?

You can check the Vueling Cursa Bombers Barcelona race regulations here.

Are there exit drawers?

Yes. Participants will be assigned to different starting corrals based on their qualifying time or the estimated finish timeprovided during registration. Find out more here.

Can I change my starting corral to one with an earlier start time?

Yes. Simply log in to your registration using your booking reference and email address, then make the change.
Deadline: 19 October 2026.
You can always move to a later starting corral (one with a slower expected start time) than the one you originally selected.

Are there pacers?

Yes. Pacers will be available, identified by flags indicating the target finish times. Find out more here.

How many refreshments are there? Where will they be located?

The organisers will provide a water station at approximately kilometre 5 and a refreshment station at the finish line.

More info: here

Will I receive a medal when I finish the race?

Yes. All participants who cross the finish line will receive a Vueling Cursa Bombers Barcelona finisher’s medal.

Can I have my medal engraved?

Yes. Participants who wish to do so will be able to have their medals engraved with their official finish time aftercompleting the race, near the finish line.

Price: Coming soon.

Will I receive a certificate after finishing the race?

Yes. You will be able to download your finisher’s certificate directly from the website once it becomes available.

Does the race have an app for live tracking?

Yes. You can download the official Barcelona Firefighters’ Race app using the following links for iOS and Android.

If you have any further questions, you can contact us at the following email address: info@cursadebombers.barcelona