The XXIX Milla de Navidad “Memorial Miguel Prados Ruiz” (Nerja Christmas Mile) athletics meeting will be held on Saturday (21st December), starting at 4.00pm with the start/finish line on the Balcon de Europa. This sporting event, has become a Christmas classic in Nerja with hundreds of people taking part and large numbers of spectators watching.

The winners of each of the 24 categories, from the 5 year olds right through to the over 65’s, will be awarded with a ham for their efforts. Plus the top three in each category will get a trophy. There will also be a special prize of €100 for anyone who breaks the all time record.

As this is the 30th anniversary of the Nerja Athletics Club, there will also be a “Milla Celeste” of just under a mile at 4.45pm, where past and present members of the club, along with their families and friends can take part in a fun run.

Entrance fees are €1 for the youngest competitors, and €2 for the 16 year olds and up.
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