The territorial delegate for Lugo, Alfonso Villares, explained that this race is one of the preparatory and qualifying events being held in various municipalities. The next will take place on November 28th at the A Devesa camp in Ribadeo, and the provincial final is scheduled for December 13th, also in A Devesa.
The Xogade program, developed by the Xunta's Secretaría Xeral para o Deporte, is very popular among young people, with over 7,000 participants last year. Cross-country running is one of the most in-demand sports, alongside basketball, track athletics, futsal, and orienteering.
The Galician government finances the sports insurance, organization costs, refereeing, and transportation for Xogade activities, in collaboration with educational centers, clubs, and other grassroots sports organizations.
The VII Cross Os Castros, promoted by the Club de Atletismo Ría de Foz, also includes a walking event and a 6-kilometer race for the absolute category. The distances for Xogade participants range from 300 meters to 2,000 meters, depending on age, with the start and finish lines located at the Cangas de Foz football field.
