Athletics is increasing popular on the Costa del Sol where there are several athletics tracks, the most important of which are the track in Torremolinos and the one at the Mijas racecourse. An athletics stadium is currently under construction near the Martin Carpena sports stadium in Malaga in preparation for the 2007 European Athletics Cup. Running is extremely popular and there are numerous races held at towns all over the coast throughout the year. The Malaga half-marathon takes place in the spring. The Costa del Sol also has a Harries Hash club.