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The Sant Pau Cursa Científica
Since 1989, the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau has organized the Scientific Run with two objectives: to deepen knowledge of the effects of sport on health and to raise awareness among the population about the need to exercise. Over these 37 years, more than 3,500 participants have taken part, and around twenty research studies have been conducted, scientifically demonstrating that sport is beneficial for health and that physical exercise is recommended for everyone, including people with illnesses, provided it is adapted to their age and individual characteristics.
The results of these studies have shown that regular exercise does not cause any harm to patients with clinically stabilized heart conditions, to patients who need to prevent and control type II diabetes, those with hypertension, or other metabolic disorders such as hypercholesterolemia. In recent editions, patients who have experienced heart problems and completed a rehabilitation program have also participated.
Organize:
Take part in a fun activity that promotes research and the benefits of physical exercise for patients with heart disease, and train for the 12th edition of the Cursa Diagonal DiR Guàrdia Urbana.
Register now and get your official T-shirt!
Limited to 250 participants
March 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
The race, which aims to promote controlled physical exercise as a complementary therapy for the treatment of heart disease, will start at 10 a.m. in front of the esplanade of the former cafeteria.
The race will last 90 minutes from the start of the last participant. This year there will be two race options: 5 laps (4,940 m) and 10 laps (9,880 m).
Each lap is 988 m long.
The distance is not officially certified and is approximate.
