More Than 1,000 People Join Sant Antoni's Walk Against Cancer in Ibiza

10 November 2026

More than 1,000 people took part in the third edition of Sant Antoni Camina amb el Càncer on Sunday 8 November 2026, filling the streets of Sant Antoni de Portmany with a show of support for people affected by cancer. The charity event brought together runners, families, residents and visitors to raise funds and increase awareness of cancer support and research across Ibiza and Formentera.

Organised by Sant Antoni Town Hall with the collaboration of the Consell d’Eivissa, the event combined a competitive five-kilometre race with a popular three-kilometre walk. It also featured live music, a charity raffle and the participation of five organisations working with cancer patients, their families and research initiatives in the Pitiusas.

The strong turnout established a new participation record for the event, which continues to bring together the local community around a shared cause.

Event Postponed Due to Forecast Rain

The third edition was initially scheduled for Sunday 18 October but was postponed after the forecast indicated rain. Sant Antoni Town Hall announced the change on 16 October, moving the event to Sunday 8 November.

The revised date retained the original format, with both the five-kilometre race and the three-kilometre community walk starting from Passeig de ses Fonts.

Interest remained high after the postponement. Before the event, organisers had reported 460 registrations for the competitive race and more than 600 for the walk. Additional places were made available to accommodate demand.

On the day, more than 1,000 people took part, according to the Town Hall and local reporting.

Five Associations United for the Cause

Five organisations supporting cancer patients, families and research participated in the event:

  • Asociación Pitiusa de Ayuda a Afectados de Cáncer (APAAC).

  • Ibiza y Formentera Contra el Cáncer (IFCC).

  • Asociación Española de Cáncer de Mama Metastásico (AECMM).

  • Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC) in Ibiza and Formentera.

  • Asociación Elena Torres por la Investigación para la Detección Precoz del Cáncer.

Representatives of the organisations were present near the starting area, where they provided information about their work and offered merchandise to participants.

The associations also used the occasion to highlight the importance of supporting people living with cancer, accompanying their families and continuing investment in research and early detection.

One of the most emotional moments came before the start, when participants remembered Vicky Ferrazzano, a collaborator of the Asociación Elena Torres and a recognised advocate for cancer awareness in Ibiza. She died during the summer following an illness.

Adrián Guirado and Gloria Tejado Win the Five-Kilometre Race

The competitive five-kilometre race included different age categories, with Adrián Guirado taking first place in the men's overall classification and Gloria Tejado Corbacho winning the women's overall category.

The overall podiums were:

Women's category

  1. Gloria Tejado Corbacho

  2. Marina Cabrer Costa

  3. Cristina Guiral Giménez

Men's category

  1. Adrián Guirado

  2. Nelson Alexander Henao Giraldo

  3. Jonatan Blanco Gutiérrez

The competition also included categories ranging from Under-18 to Masters 55, recognising participants across different age groups.

The three-kilometre walk offered a non-competitive alternative for people who wanted to support the initiative without taking part in the race.

Music, Entertainment and a Charity Raffle

The programme extended beyond the sporting activities, creating a community event for participants and spectators.

Comedian José Boto acted as master of ceremonies, while Ibiza musicians Iván Doménech and Joan Barbé performed live during the gathering. Their set included well-known Spanish pop songs and concluded with Corazón contento.

After the sporting awards, a charity raffle was held using participants' race numbers. Prizes were donated by local businesses supporting the event.

The initiative also received backing from the Balearic Athletics Federation, Ibiza Sport and Ports IB, alongside sponsors including [UNVRS], Asesoría Unidad, Asesoría Musón and Grupo Mambo.

Donations Continue After the Event

Although the event has concluded, donations were due to remain open during the week following the walk, allowing individuals, companies and other supporters to contribute.

The Town Hall had not announced the final amount raised for the 2026 edition at the time of the La Voz de Ibiza report.

The previous edition, held in 2025, attracted close to 1,000 participants and raised €14,780. That figure belongs to the earlier event and should not be confused with the amount collected in 2026.

All funds raised through the initiative are intended to support the participating associations and their work in prevention, patient support, family assistance and cancer research.

A Growing Community Initiative in Sant Antoni

The latest edition of Sant Antoni Camina amb el Càncer demonstrated the growing participation in a local initiative that combines physical activity with solidarity and public awareness.

By bringing together more than 1,000 people and five organisations from Ibiza and Formentera, the event provided an opportunity to recognise the work carried out throughout the year by associations supporting people affected by cancer.

The walk and race have become a recurring community gathering in Sant Antoni, with the shared aim of supporting patients and families while helping advance awareness, prevention and research.

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