Trail races in Castile-La Mancha — November 2026
Castile-La Mancha offers trail running in ranges like Montes de Toledo, Sierra de Alcaraz, and Alto Tajo. Varied terrain with races in natural parks and routes across the Castilian plateau.
4 races scheduled
Season essentials
For cold and dark miles
Headlamp, thermal layer and a good watch: what matters when daylight runs short.
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For your vertical km
Poles, grippy shoes and a light vest for a 1,000 m climb.
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For a short race
Shoes, socks and sun protection: just what you need to run fast.
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For a mid-distance race
Shoes, vest and hydration for 21-42 km without suffering.
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For a long race
Vest, headlamp and nutrition for all those hours in the mountains.
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For your ultra
A watch with battery to spare, a powerful headlamp and poles: the gear that can't fail.
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- #3 · Best OverallBlack Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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Zenagas Trail
Puertollano · Castile-La Mancha
26 kmAdvanced
III Alustante Trail de las Hojas Rojas
Alustante · Castile-La Mancha
17 · 9 kmIntermediate
El Privilegio
Ciudad Real · Castile-La Mancha
174 · 84 · 30 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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Subida a las Antenas
Navamorcuende · Castile-La Mancha
5 kmAdvanced
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Race summary
4
Races
5 – 174 km
Distance range
246 – 2,500 D+
Elevation range
Nov
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Castile-La Mancha in november
Trails can be very muddy in November: use shoes with deep lugs and good drainage.
Wear reflective clothing if the race finishes at dusk — in November it gets dark before 6 PM.
It is a good time for exploratory races with no time pressure, enjoying the autumn landscape.
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Scheduled races
Photo: Camino a Gaia (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)Zenagas Trail
Puertollano
Zenagas Trail — 26K and 1,300 m D+ through the Dehesa Boyal, closing round of the Castilla-La Mancha CxM Cup
Photo: Organisation Alustante Trail (official poster)III Alustante Trail de las Hojas Rojas
Alustante
17K (517m gain) and 9K (246m gain) autumn trail in Alustante, Guadalajara
Photo: Organisation El PrivilegioEl Privilegio
Ciudad Real
100 Miles (174K, +2,500 m), 50 Miles (84K) and 6 Leagues (30K) in the Montes de Toledo, on 20 and 21 November 2026
Photo: Ricar (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0)Subida a las Antenas
Navamorcuende
Subida a las Antenas — 5K and 700 m D+ of relentless climbing to the Piélago antennas, Sierra de San Vicente
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.
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