Huesca Against Cancer Run 2026 brings cancer research closer to the public

The 12th Huesca Against Cancer Run once again transformed the streets of Huesca into a space for solidarity and support for people affected by cancer. Organised by Fundación Alcoraz in support of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), the event was held under the slogan “United in Every Step” and brought together more than 3,500 people in a city-wide initiative aimed at raising awareness of cancer and supporting research.

Starting and finishing at Plaza de Navarra, the event featured a four-kilometre urban course through the city centre and included a competitive component with rankings and prizes for the top finishers. The strong public response once again made the event one of the region's most visible awareness-raising initiatives linked to cancer research.

Representing the research community was Rebeca Sanz Pamplona, an ARAID researcher affiliated with the Aragon Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón) and recipient of AECC funding. During the event, she spoke with media representatives about the importance of cancer research and the role that support for science plays in advancing the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

She also cut the ceremonial ribbon marking the start of the race, a symbolic gesture that highlighted the connection between biomedical research, the organisations that promote scientific progress and society's commitment to the fight against cancer.

The involvement of researchers in initiatives such as this helps bring science closer to the public and demonstrates how research funding contributes to generating new knowledge and advancing the development of tools that can improve the health and quality of life of people affected by the disease.