The most anticipated race in Mataelpino returns on August 22 at 12:00 from the Church street. Participants, over 18 years old, must register by email and wear a helmet and protective gear.
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Mataelpino will once again be the stage for the Boloencierro, the downhill race where participants run through the village streets chased by a giant ball. The event, part of the San Bartolomé patron festivities, will kick off at 12:00 from the top of the Church street.
The activity is exclusively reserved for over 18s, as reported by the organisers. Interested parties must register in advance via the email turismo@bocema.org.
Safety will be an essential requirement: to participate, it is mandatory to attend with helmet and protective gear. The Town Hall reminds that the event takes place on an urban sloped route, so these measures aim to prevent scares among the runners.
The Boloencierro has become one of the most anticipated events in the festive calendar of the Sierra de Madrid, attracting locals and visitors each year who want to experience this unique tradition up close. The organisation encourages participants to prepare to run, enjoy, and live an experience that mixes adrenaline with a festive atmosphere.
Registrations will remain open until the quota is filled or until the date of the event, according to the activity's rules. For more information, interested parties can write to the email provided by the tourism office of the Bocema Social Services and Tourism Consortium.
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