Solidarity Christmas Walk: Sport and social commitment in Barcelona
This activity includes a walk in the city on 15 December 2024 and a virtual option which can be done between 16 and 29 December.
The Solidarity Christmas Walk is an activity that merges sport and solidarity within the Christmas festivities.
Out in the city walk: 15 December 2024
The city version of the walk entails a 10.5 km route around some of the city’s most iconic sights, starting and ending in Parc de la Ciutadella. This activity is suitable for all ages and levels because the route is flat and accessible.
- Start and finish point: Parc de la Ciutadella (Passeig dels Til·lers, near the statue of General Prim)
- Starting time: from 9 to 9:30 am
- Finishing deadline: 1 pm
- Approximate duration: 3 and a half hours
- Control and refreshments points (CPA): Parc Diagonal Mar (from 10 to 11:30 am)
The route goes through iconic sites like the Passeig Marítim, the Parc de la Barceloneta and the Parc del Poblenou, offering a pleasant, festive environment where participants can enjoy physical activity in a group.
A walk with a charitable purpose
This event not only promotes an active lifestyle but also contributes to two charitable causes:
- Food drive with Càritas: There will be a food collection point at the starting point of the city walk. Staples like broth, breakfast cereal, milk, juice and tins of tuna are requested. This action aims to support the neediest families at Christmastime.
- Participation in TV3’s La Marató: The Solidarity Christmas Walk is included in the official calendar of TV3’s La Marató. Participants are encouraged to donate to this year’s charitable cause.
Virtual walk: 16 to 29 December 2024
The virtual walk enables participants to complete the walk wherever they are between 16 and 29 December. Please bear in mind that for technical reasons, it is essential to register the bar code on the card before beginning the activity because you will be unable to do so afterwards.
The Solidarity Christmas Walk is an ideal chance to combine sport, solidarity and the Christmas spirit. No matter if you participate in the city or elsewhere, each step counts towards making Barcelona a more socially conscious city.