MADRID (AP) — Participants wearing shoes with heels of at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) compete in an annual high heel race during Madrid’s Pride week on Thursday, July 2.

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A participant wearing shoes with heels measuring at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) walks during the annual high-heel race held as part of Madrid's Pride Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

A participant wearing shoes with heels measuring at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) walks during the annual high-heel race held as part of Madrid’s Pride Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

A participant wearing shoes with heels measuring at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) walks during the annual high-heel race held as part of Madrid’s Pride Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

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Participants prepare to take part in the annual high-heel race during Madrid Pride Week, in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday 2 July 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Participants prepare to take part in the annual high-heel race during Madrid Pride Week, in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday 2 July 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Participants prepare to take part in the annual high-heel race during Madrid Pride Week, in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday 2 July 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

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A participant wearing shoes with heels of at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) poses in the annual high heel race during Madrid's Pride week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

A participant wearing shoes with heels of at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) poses in the annual high heel race during Madrid’s Pride week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

A participant wearing shoes with heels of at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) poses in the annual high heel race during Madrid’s Pride week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

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Participants prepare to take part in the annual high-heel race during Madrid Pride Week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Participants prepare to take part in the annual high-heel race during Madrid Pride Week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Participants prepare to take part in the annual high-heel race during Madrid Pride Week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

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Participants wearing shoes with heels of at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) run in the annual high heel race during Madrid's Pride week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Participants wearing shoes with heels of at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) run in the annual high heel race during Madrid’s Pride week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Participants wearing shoes with heels of at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) run in the annual high heel race during Madrid’s Pride week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

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Spectators wait for the annual high-heel race during Madrid Pride Week, in Madrid, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Spectators wait for the annual high-heel race during Madrid Pride Week, in Madrid, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Spectators wait for the annual high-heel race during Madrid Pride Week, in Madrid, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

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People in drag take part in festivities and preparations ahead of the annual high-heel race during Madrid's Pride Week in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

People in drag take part in festivities and preparations ahead of the annual high-heel race during Madrid’s Pride Week in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

People in drag take part in festivities and preparations ahead of the annual high-heel race during Madrid’s Pride Week in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

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Participants walk before taking part in the annual high-heel race held as part of Madrid's Pride Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Participants walk before taking part in the annual high-heel race held as part of Madrid’s Pride Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Participants walk before taking part in the annual high-heel race held as part of Madrid’s Pride Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

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A participant wearing shoes with heels of at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) poses after the annual high heel race during Madrid's Pride week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

A participant wearing shoes with heels of at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) poses after the annual high heel race during Madrid’s Pride week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

A participant wearing shoes with heels of at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) poses after the annual high heel race during Madrid’s Pride week, in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

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Participants walk before taking part in the annual high-heel race held as part of Madrid's Pride Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Participants walk before taking part in the annual high-heel race held as part of Madrid’s Pride Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Participants walk before taking part in the annual high-heel race held as part of Madrid’s Pride Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

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People in drag take part in festivities and preparations ahead of the annual high-heel race during Madrid's Pride Week in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

People in drag take part in festivities and preparations ahead of the annual high-heel race during Madrid’s Pride Week in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

People in drag take part in festivities and preparations ahead of the annual high-heel race during Madrid’s Pride Week in Madrid, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

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