The 'Urban Zegama' will return on July 25 as the epicenter of the Orotava 2026 Circuit, with an inclusive program that continues to grow.

The countdown is on. The XIV Hospiten 8KMOrotava, the central event of the Orotava 2026 Circuit, already has a date marked on the calendar: it will be Saturday , July 25, starting at 10:00 p.m., when the streets of the municipality in the north of Tenerife will once again vibrate with one of the most unique and inclusive athletic events in the Archipelago.

An edition that, in addition, already has an official poster, starring an image as powerful as linked to the essence of the event. It shows Leire and her sister, accompanied by their father, symbolizing much more than a race: normalization, inclusion and empathy.

The Hospiten 8KM Orotava 2026 will once again be the centerpiece of a circuit that continues to grow and that will include the 8KM itself, the III Maderas Evelio 4KM, the VI El Locero - Maderas Evelio Vertical Nocturna, the X Hospiten Infantil Solidaria and the II Carrera de Los Abuelos Tecnocasa, thus consolidating a program designed for all ages, abilities and paces.

Beyond the sporting aspect, the event reinforces its social commitment. In this sense, in the coming weeks the names of the protagonists of the V program 'InclúyeT Superación Permanente' will be revealed, which will once again offer during the week of the event -from July 20 to 26, 2026- inspiring stories, real testimonies and innovative formats that focus on overcoming, diversity and inclusion through sport.

This year's poster puts a face to that message. Leire lives with a neurodegenerative disease called Aicardi-Goutières, a type of leukodystrophy that causes, among other conditions, psychomotor retardation. Diagnosed when she was only 22 months old, today she is an immensely happy child, unaware of her limits and with an inspiring capacity to fight. From this strength comes her project 'Pasitos de fortaleza', a window to her way of walking through life: little by little, but always forward.

Her family's relationship with the world of running began almost without looking for it, participating in solidarity races with a clear objective: to help other families who live with similar realities. The Hospiten 8KM Orotava was a turning point. The atmosphere, the public support and the firm commitment to inclusion made it clear from the first moment: Leire had to be there.

Being the image of the poster of this XIV edition is for them a "deeply emotional recognition. A gesture that confirms that the effort, the sacrifices and the road traveled have been worth it, and that reinforces the message that the race has been defending since its beginnings: yes, it can be done," says Isidro, her father.

In the coming weeks, information about the Orotava 2026 Circuit will continue to be revealed. For now, the only sure thing is that La Orotava will once again demonstrate that sport can -and must- be a powerful tool for social transformation. Because here we not only run: we normalize, include and empathize.

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