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    "result": {"data":{"page":{"title":"More than 5,200 runners, one cause: The San Sebastián Half-Marathon supports ASPARGI Parkinson’s organization","nid":286,"formattedDate":"October 08, 2026","text":{"processed":"<p><strong>The fifth annual San Sebastián Rural Kutxa Half Marathon, held Sunday, Oct. 4, was its largest yet, with 5,200 registered runners. The event’s success will allow the SALTO FOUNDATION to fulfil two commitments: funding sports therapy for people with Parkinson’s in Gipuzkoa and helping make the starting line accessible to everyone.</strong></p><h2>A race that keeps growing in participation and impact</h2><p>The San Sebastián Rural Kutxa Half Marathon is a flat, officially certified 21.097 km course with start and finish on the Boulevard in the heart of Donostia. Its 5,000 bibs sold out months before race day, with the final registration reaching a record 5,200 runners.</p><p><img src=\"/sites/free2move.org/files/inline-images/foundation-stories-media-maraton-donostia-caja-rural-img-02.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"cd3f7a5c-eada-446b-9fbe-c07978492425\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"The San Sebastián Half-Marathon supports ASPARGI Parkinson’s organization\" width=\"900\" height=\"640\" loading=\"lazy\"></p><p>The exciting result matched the event's popularity: Kenyan athlete Mark Kosgey Kiptoo set a new M50 half marathon world record of 1h03:57, more than two minutes faster than the previous mark of 1h06:17. Maitane Melero won the women's race in 1h15:44.</p><h2>A solidarity bib and additional funds for Parkinson's sport therapy</h2><p>Minutes before the starting signal, race organizers and SALTO FOUNDATION presented a €4,000 cheque to the ASPARGI Gipuzkoa Parkinson's Association. The funds were raised through the event’s “solidarity bib” program, which allows runners to add a donation when they register.</p><p>These funds will support ASPARGI’s sports therapy program, which includes activities such as Pilates and Nordic walking. These regular physical activities are a recognized part of Parkinson's care: they help people maintain mobility, balance, and autonomy, and supports their emotional wellbeing.</p><p>Representatives from ASPARGI participated in the event, as well, with volunteers handing out finisher medals to every runner who crossed the line.</p><p>Founded in September 2000, ASPARGI is a nonprofit association created by families and people affected by Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism in Gipuzkoa. It helps them adapt to and manage the effects of these conditions.</p><img src=\"/sites/free2move.org/files/inline-images/foundation-stories-media-maraton-donostia-caja-rural-img-01.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"f554deca-cde5-4d21-90b4-7a9dcde984fd\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"The San Sebastián Half-Marathon supports ASPARGI Parkinson’s organization\" width=\"900\" height=\"640\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>An inclusive event with a start line open to everyone</h2><p>For the first time in its history, the race was officially open to athletes with disabilities. This milestone was made possible in partnership with KEMEN, the Gipuzkoa adapted sports club supported by SALTO FOUNDATION, whose athletes took part in Sunday's race.</p><p>Inclusion is now officially a part of the event, reinforcing the race's commitment to being a half marathon for the whole city.</p><p class=\"quote\">Sport changes lives when everyone can take part. This year the half marathon proved it twice: Every solidarity bib became therapy for people living with Parkinson's, and KEMEN's athletes showed that the start line belongs to everyone.</p><p class=\"quote_name\">Borja Ganzarain, SALTO FOUNDATION</p><p class=\"quote\">The funds raised will allow us to keep offering sport therapy and physiotherapy to our community, which make a real difference in the daily lives of people with Parkinson's. Just as important, the race has given us visibility and the chance to bring Parkinson's closer to society.</p><p class=\"quote_name\">Aitor Beitia, ASPARGI</p><img src=\"/sites/free2move.org/files/inline-images/foundation-stories-media-maraton-donostia-caja-rural-img-03.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"5a3f5191-fe89-4275-86f4-f7c9f155dfef\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"The San Sebastián Half-Marathon supports ASPARGI Parkinson’s organization\" width=\"900\" height=\"640\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>The 2026 San Sebastián Rural Kutxa Half Marathon by the numbers</h2><table class=\"table\"><tbody><tr><td>Edition</td><td>5th</td></tr><tr><td>Distance</td><td>21.097 km, flat and officially certified</td></tr><tr><td>Registered runners</td><td>5,200 (a race record)</td></tr><tr><td>Funds raised</td><td>€4,000</td></tr><tr><td>World record</td><td>M50 half marathon, 1h03:57 (Mark Kosgey Kiptoo)</td></tr></tbody></table><h2>A SALTO FOUNDATION Impact Events program</h2><p>The alliance with the half marathon is part of Impact Events, the SALTO FOUNDATION program that adds a social layer to sporting events so that each one leaves a lasting benefit for the community.</p><img src=\"/sites/free2move.org/files/inline-images/foundation-media-maraton-donostia-caja-rural-04.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"2e1e2481-8c2d-480e-ac82-906923acbb2b\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"The San Sebastián Half-Marathon supports ASPARGI Parkinson’s organization\" width=\"900\" height=\"640\" loading=\"lazy\">"},"relationships":{"image":{"relationships":{"imageSrc":{"uri":{"url":"/sites/free2move.org/files/2026-10/foundation-stories-media-maraton-donostia-caja-rural-img-01.jpg"},"sizes":[{"xl":null,"l":"https://cms.free2move.org/sites/free2move.org/files/styles/breakpoint_1360/public/2026-10/foundation-stories-media-maraton-donostia-caja-rural-img-01.jpg?itok=fccXweB1","m":null,"s":null},{"xl":"https://cms.free2move.org/sites/free2move.org/files/styles/breakpoint_1920/public/2026-10/foundation-stories-media-maraton-donostia-caja-rural-img-01.jpg?itok=iFQJRd2h","l":null,"m":null,"s":null},{"xl":null,"l":null,"m":null,"s":"https://cms.free2move.org/sites/free2move.org/files/styles/breakpoint_376/public/2026-10/foundation-stories-media-maraton-donostia-caja-rural-img-01.jpg?itok=vMz-A8AG"},{"xl":null,"l":null,"m":"https://cms.free2move.org/sites/free2move.org/files/styles/breakpoint_769/public/2026-10/foundation-stories-media-maraton-donostia-caja-rural-img-01.jpg?itok=TqUADyoT","s":null}]}}},"videoBlock":null}},"allPosts":{"nodes":[{"nid":287},{"nid":286},{"nid":285},{"nid":283},{"nid":281},{"nid":280},{"nid":279},{"nid":278},{"nid":277},{"nid":276},{"nid":275},{"nid":274},{"nid":270},{"nid":269},{"nid":268},{"nid":266},{"nid":265},{"nid":264},{"nid":262},{"nid":261},{"nid":260},{"nid":255},{"nid":254},{"nid":253},{"nid":241},{"nid":240},{"nid":239},{"nid":238},{"nid":236},{"nid":225},{"nid":223},{"nid":224},{"nid":166},{"nid":164},{"nid":163},{"nid":161},{"nid":151},{"nid":152},{"nid":147},{"nid":146},{"nid":145},{"nid":144},{"nid":143},{"nid":139},{"nid":138},{"nid":137},{"nid":117},{"nid":35},{"nid":37},{"nid":41},{"nid":118},{"nid":119}]}},"pageContext":{"id":"eaa7f5a8-7dd6-567f-9fb2-aee9eb3384ef","nodeId":286,"siteId":"free2move_default","siteLang":"en","siteCode":"org","siteFolder":"en-org","isInSitemap":false,"nodeMetadata":null,"breadcrumb":{"location":"/en/news/more-5200-runners-one-cause-san-sebastian-half-marathon-supports-aspargi-parkinsons/","crumbs":[{"pathname":"/","crumbLabel":"Home"},{"pathname":"/en","crumbLabel":"en"},{"pathname":"/en/news","crumbLabel":"news"},{"pathname":"/en/news/more-5200-runners-one-cause-san-sebastian-half-marathon-supports-aspargi-parkinsons","crumbLabel":"more-5200-runners-one-cause-san-sebastian-half-marathon-supports-aspargi-parkinsons"}]}}},
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