Trail races in Castile and Leon — September 2026
Castile and Leon hosts Sierra de Gredos, Sierra de Guadarrama, and part of Picos de Europa. Ultrail La Covatilla and Trail Gredos are benchmark events in the northern plateau.
3 races scheduled
Climate in Castile and Leon: The continental climate imposes extreme conditions. Winters are harsh, with abundant snow in the ranges until May, while July and August bring stifling heat on the plateau and storms at high altitude. Spring and autumn offer the best windows: mild temperatures, accessible peaks, and landscapes in full transformation. Mornings can be freezing even in June, so always go prepared.
Race summary
3
Races
6 – 71 km
Distance range
168 – 4500 D+
Elevation range
Sep
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Castile and Leon in september
September can bring sudden storms: always carry your windbreaker even if the sky looks clear.
The terrain starts to have fallen leaves hiding rocks and roots: increase focus on descents.
It is an ideal month for ultras: take advantage of the thermal conditions and remaining daylight hours.
Race map
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Septiembre 2026
Desafío Urbión
Covaleda · Castile and Leon
Ultra Montaña Palentina
Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia · Castile and Leon
Ultra Trail Gredos
Hoyos del Espino, Ávila · Castile and Leon
Scheduled races
Desafío Urbión
Covaleda
37K con 2.600m D+ por los Picos de Urbión y la Laguna Negra desde Covaleda, Soria
Photo: Ultra Montaña Palentina Ultra Montaña Palentina
Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia
65K, 44K, 21K y 6K por la Montaña Palentina desde Camporredondo de Alba — trail de alta montaña en el norte de Palencia
Photo: Ultra Trail Gredos Ultra Trail Gredos
Hoyos del Espino, Ávila
71K, 54K, 43K, 33K, 20K y 10K por la Sierra de Gredos desde Hoyos del Espino — trail de montaña en el corazón de Ávila
Essential gear + sun protection
Get ready to run in the heat: sun protection and key gear
Salomon
Salomon Speedcross 6
La zapatilla de trail más versátil de Salomon, ideal para terrenos técnicos y barro. Agarre excepcional con suela Contagrip y amortiguación EnergyCell+.
Fox 40
Fox 40 Classic
Silbato de emergencia sin pieza interna, funciona mojado y con barro. Sonido de 115 dB audible a gran distancia. El estándar en carreras de montaña.
Gore Wear
Gore Wear R7 GTX Shakedry
Chubasquero Gore-Tex Shakedry ultraligero (110 g). Impermeabilidad total sin membrana interior, altamente transpirable. El referente para corredores de montaña.
ISDIN
ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50+
Protector solar facial ultraligero de fase acuosa con SPF 50+. Textura fluida que se absorbe al instante sin dejar residuo graso, ideal para aplicar durante la carrera. Resistente al agua y al sudor.
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