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Peru’s Olympic Committee Hosts Gran Carrera Olímpica 3K

The community race sought to boost daily exercise through a family-oriented Olympic Day celebration.

Overview

  • The Peruvian Olympic Committee staged the Gran Carrera Olímpica 3K on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as part of Olympic Day to encourage broad public participation in sport.
  • The event drew participants of all ages, with children, youth, adults and families taking part in a morning of running and community activities.
  • COP president Renzo Manyari inaugurated the race and was joined by COP officials and athletes, including María Martínez, Vanessa Endo, Shoely Mego and David Bardález.
  • The men’s podium was Álvaro Huashua Mena first, Andrés Huanca second and Jean Pierre Cifuentes Serna third.
  • The women’s podium was María Ale Loli-Dianderas first, Rosario Yangua Núñez second and Lorena Chaguare Mamani third, and the COP issued public thanks while urging continued promotion of active lifestyles and Olympic values.