
Bilbao's Corporate Race Shatters Records with 2,000 Runners
Bilbao's Corporate Race Breaks Records: Over 2,000 Runners Participate in 7th Annual Event Bilbao, Spain – The 7th annual Corporate Race, held on June 1st, 2025, along the Nervión River, exceeded all expectations, drawing a record-breaking 2,000 runners representing 200 companies. The event, a collaboration between Cebek and EL CORREO, with support from Banco Santander, AENA, Coca-Cola, and BM Bizkaia, transformed the city's waterfront into a vibrant display of athleticism and teamwork. "This year's participation has been fantastic," said Miguel López Valverde, Director of Institutions in the Basque Country for Santander, highlighting the event's growing popularity. "It's becoming a large-scale event for Bilbao." The race, a 7km run in teams of four, also had a charitable purpose. All proceeds went to the Bilbao Food Bank, demonstrating the event's commitment to the community. Inés Jáuregui, Coca-Cola's Communication, Public Relations, and Sustainability Manager, added, "We love this race; it's a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle and team building." Coca-Cola fielded two teams in the competition. The event's success underscores the growing popularity of corporate team-building activities that combine fitness and social responsibility. The record participation and the charitable contribution make this year's Corporate Race a resounding success story for Bilbao.