Trail races in December 2026
All trail running races scheduled for December 2026.
32 races in 13 regions
Season essentials
For cold and dark miles
Headlamp, thermal layer and a good watch: what matters when daylight runs short.
#1 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#2 · Best Rain JacketGore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallCoros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For your vertical km
Poles, grippy shoes and a light vest for a 1,000 m climb.
#1 · Best OverallBlack Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#2 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallSalomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a short race
Shoes, socks and sun protection: just what you need to run fast.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#2 · Best OverallCompressport Pro Racing Socks V3.0 TrailView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallISDIN Fusion Water Sunscreen SPF 50+View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a mid-distance race
Shoes, vest and hydration for 21-42 km without suffering.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best OverallSalomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best Gel OverallMaurten Gel 100View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a long race
Vest, headlamp and nutrition for all those hours in the mountains.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best Gel OverallMaurten Gel 100View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For your ultra
A watch with battery to spare, a powerful headlamp and poles: the gear that can't fail.
- #1 · Best OverallCoros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best OverallBlack Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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Les 40 Bosses
Saint-Leu-la-Forêt · Île-de-France
120 · 75 · 45 kmAdvanced
Trail La Degollada de Candamo
Candamo · Asturias
14 kmIntermediate
Ultra Trail Anillo Minero
Puertollano, Ciudad Real · Castile-La Mancha
70 kmElite
Season essentials
For cold and dark miles
Headlamp, thermal layer and a good watch: what matters when daylight runs short.
- #1 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best Rain JacketGore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best OverallCoros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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Imperial Tarraco Trail
Tarragona · Catalonia
26 · 13 · 12 kmIntermediate
Trail du Cap Sicié
Six-Fours-les-Plages · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
27 · 14 kmIntermediate
XIII CxM Faraján
Faraján · Andalusia
23 · 11 kmAdvanced
Anaga Maratón
Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands
30 · 21 · 12 kmAdvanced
Carrera x Montaña Sierra de Chiva
Chiva · Valencian Community
61 · 35 · 14 kmAdvanced
La Cizur Gares I Trail
Cizur Menor · Navarre
21 kmIntermediate
Etxebarri Xtreme
Etxebarri · Basque Country
30 · 10 kmAdvanced
Trail Las Palomas
Zahara de la Sierra · Andalusia
23.5 · 39 kmAdvanced
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Berrea Trail Race
Orihuela del Tremedal · Aragon
42 · 23 · 13 kmAdvanced
Cursa Camí Reial
Ferreries · Balearic Islands
25 · 12 kmIntermediate
Soxoguti Erronka
Artziniega · Basque Country
18 · 12 kmIntermediate
Trail d'Annonay
Annonay · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
15 · 10 · 3 kmBeginner
Trail de Noël d'Ollioules
Ollioules · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
33 · 27 · 16 kmAdvanced
Trail Ciudad del Cobre – Sierra de Gerena
Gerena · Andalusia
13 · 21 kmBeginner
XIII Trail Villacabra
Villaviciosa · Asturias
27 · 20 · 11 kmIntermediate
Cursa de Muntanya La Neorural
Santa Maria de Martorelles · Catalonia
25 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Black Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Cursa Trail La Riera de Gaià
La Riera de Gaià · Catalonia
20 · 8.6 · 13 kmIntermediate
Cursa Tombatossals
Castellón de la Plana · Valencian Community
21 · 11 kmIntermediate
Modúver Trail Xeresa
Xeresa · Valencian Community
21.6 · 14.8 kmIntermediate
Trail Castellnovo
Castellnovo · Valencian Community
21 · 10 kmIntermediate
Trail Dos Aguas – Subida al Pico del Ave
Dos Aguas · Valencian Community
11 · 21 kmIntermediate
Trail Serra d'Oltà · Calp
Calp · Valencian Community
22 · 14 · 14 kmIntermediate
Trail Trincheras XYZ
Jérica · Valencian Community
28 · 19 · 18 kmIntermediate
TRAMUVA · Trail Muntanya de Vallada
Vallada · Valencian Community
22 · 10 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Sansilbestrail
Zubiri · Navarre
20 · 8 kmIntermediate
Bizkaia Kopa Trail · Zamudio
Zamudio · Basque Country
20 · 10 · 20 kmIntermediate
Garafía Navidad Trail
Garafía · Canary Islands
21 · 10 kmIntermediate
Cursa de Nadal – Trail Colldejou
Colldejou · Catalonia
21.5 · 12.2 · 12.2 kmIntermediate
Carrera por Montaña Serra del Coto
Monòver · Valencian Community
23 · 14 kmIntermediate
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Essential gear for cold and dark conditions
Key gear for races in winter conditions
Buff
Buff Thermonet
Thermal tubular Buff with Primaloft technology. Traps body heat, ultralight and versatile: hat, neck gaiter, headband. Ideal for high mountain.
Petzl
Petzl Actik Core
Rechargeable 600-lumen headlamp with the Core battery included. Compatible with AAA batteries. Red mode to preserve night vision. Ideal for ultras with night sections.
Petzl
Petzl Iko Core
Ultralight 79 g headlamp with AIRFIT headband and rear battery to distribute weight. 500 lumens with rechargeable Core battery (2h30 at max power, 9h at 100 lumens, 100h in reserve mode). Compatible with AAA batteries. Ideal for night ultras where weight on the head matters.
Nitecore
Nitecore NU25
Ultralight 56 g headlamp with 400 lumens and up to 45 hours of runtime in low mode. USB-C charging, dual beam (wide and spot) and an auxiliary red light that does not dazzle while running. A very competitive entry-level weight option for those who do not need maximum power.
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