Surprise Marriage Proposal at Benicàssim 10K Finish Line

Gloria Vico and Jaime Badenes created an unforgettable moment at the race with an unexpected marriage proposal.

Image of an engagement ring on a runner's hand at a race finish line.
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Image of an engagement ring on a runner's hand at a race finish line.

The Benicàssim 10K became the scene of an emotional surprise marriage proposal, where Jaime Badenes asked Gloria Vico to marry him right after crossing the finish line, to the delight of those present.

The Benicàssim 10K race, held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, provided an unusual and emotional moment when Jaime Badenes surprised his partner, Gloria Vico, with a marriage proposal at the finish line. This gesture transformed a sporting event into an indelible memory for the couple and attendees.
Gloria Vico completed the race wearing a wedding veil, unaware of the surprise awaiting her. She and Jaime Badenes had planned to cross the finish line together, but he altered the plan in the final meters to prepare the special moment. With the collaboration of his teammates from Benicàssim Sky Runners, Jaime went ahead to wait for her with a bouquet of flowers and the ring.
The moment Gloria arrived, Jaime knelt and proposed marriage, eliciting applause and emotion from the crowd and club members. This second marriage proposal, as Jaime had already proposed during a trip the previous year, was completely unexpected for Gloria. The couple, who have been together for five years, has already set their wedding date for November 14.