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Trail races in Balearic Islands — October 2026

The Balearic Islands offer coastal and mountain trail running in Mallorca, with the Serra de Tramuntana as the highlight. Ultra Trail Serra de Tramuntana and Mallorca Trail are key events.

Peak season for trail running

7 races scheduled

Season essentials

Gear up for autumn

Grippy shoes, a headlamp and technical clothing for short days and wet ground.

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October2026

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Amer Mallorca 5000 Skyrunning
Sat 3 Oct

Amer Mallorca 5000 Skyrunning

Sóller, Mallorca · Balearic Islands

72 · 24 kmElite

Pujada al Castell d'Alaró
Sun 11 Oct

Pujada al Castell d'Alaró

Alaró · Balearic Islands

14 · 9 kmIntermediate

XXVIII Pujada a la Mola
Mon 12 Oct

XXVIII Pujada a la Mola

Es Caló de Sant Agustí · Balearic Islands

8.6 kmBeginner

Season essentials

Gear up for autumn

Grippy shoes, a headlamp and technical clothing for short days and wet ground.

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Tramuntanya Winter
Sat 17 Oct

Tramuntanya Winter

Sóller · Balearic Islands

11 · 16 · 27 kmIntermediate

Ibiza Trail Maratón Festival
Sat 24 Oct

Ibiza Trail Maratón Festival

Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza · Balearic Islands

48 · 28 · 11 kmIntermediate

October Trail Menorca
Sat 24 Oct

October Trail Menorca

Son Bou (Alaior) · Balearic Islands

32 · 19 · 11 kmIntermediate

Mallorca by UTMB
Fri 30 Oct

Mallorca by UTMB

Sóller, Mallorca · Balearic Islands

138 · 104 · 56 kmElite

Explore by country, month and goal

Climate in Balearic Islands: Balearic Islands have pure Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and scorching summers. This inverts trail logic: here you run in winter and avoid summer. From November to May temperatures are perfect (10-20°C), with sunny days and little rain. December and January may bring some storms, but nothing compared to continental winter. Spring (March-May) is the golden window: everything blooms, it's pleasantly warm, and trails are in perfect condition. Autumn (October-November) is also excellent, with fewer tourists. Avoid July and August: heat is brutal (35°C+), there's no shade on many Tramuntana sections, and the island is overcrowded.

Race summary

7

Races

8.6 – 138 km

Distance range

150 – 5,350 D+

Elevation range

Oct

Race months

Beginner (1)Intermediate (4)Elite (2)

Difficulty

Tips for running in Balearic Islands in october

Wet leaves on rock are extremely slippery: reduce pace on technical descents.

Days shorten quickly: if your race is long, carry a headlamp even if you think you will not need it.

October is perfect for breaking in new footwear — take the chance to test shoes for next season.

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Scheduled races

Amer Mallorca 5000 SkyrunningPhoto: Amer Mallorca 5000 Skyrunning
3 Oct 2026Race finished

Amer Mallorca 5000 Skyrunning

Sóller, Mallorca

72K and 5,000m D+ across the Serra de Tramuntana — from Sóller to Pollença over Mallorca's most iconic peaks

72kmD+ 5000mElite
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Pujada al Castell d'AlaróPhoto: Organisation Pujada al Castell d'Alaró (official poster)
11 Oct 2026Race finished

Pujada al Castell d'Alaró

Alaró

A Mallorca mountain-race classic: 14 km and 744 m D+ up to Castell d'Alaró. Licensed runners only, 300 spots

14kmD+ 744mIntermediate
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XXVIII Pujada a la MolaPhoto: Organisation Pujada a la Mola (official poster)
12 Oct 2026Race finished

XXVIII Pujada a la Mola

Es Caló de Sant Agustí

8.6 km mountain race in Formentera on 12 October 2026, up the historic Camí Romà to La Mola

8.6kmD+ 190mBeginner
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Tramuntanya WinterPhoto: Official event website
17 Oct 2026Race finished

Tramuntanya Winter

Sóller

11K, 16K, 27K in Sóller (Illes Balears), 2026

11km≈D+ 200mIntermediate
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Ibiza Trail Maratón FestivalPhoto: Ibiza Trail Maratón Festival
24 Oct 2026Race finished

Ibiza Trail Maratón Festival

Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza

48K, 28K, and 11K through the trails and beaches of Ibiza — the premier trail festival in the Balearics

48kmD+ 1600mIntermediate
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October Trail MenorcaPhoto: Race organisation October Trail Menorca
24 Oct 2026Race finished

October Trail Menorca

Son Bou (Alaior)

11K, 19K and 32K along the south coast coves of Menorca, 24 October 2026

32km≈D+ 650mIntermediate
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Mallorca by UTMBPhoto: Sportograf / Mallorca by UTMB
30 Oct 2026Race finished

Mallorca by UTMB

Sóller, Mallorca

138K, 104K, 56K, and 26K through the Serra de Tramuntana — UTMB World Series in Mallorca

138kmD+ 5350mUTMB 100M100MElite
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