Trail races in Catalonia — October 2026
Catalonia combines high Pyrenean mountains with the Mediterranean coast. From Ultra Pirineu in the Cadi range to coastal races in Cap de Creus, it offers unique terrain diversity for trail running.
9 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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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.
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#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.
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For a long race
Vest, headlamp and nutrition for all those hours in the mountains.
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- #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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Ultra Trail Serra de Montsant
Ulldemolins · Catalonia
63 · 44 · 25 kmAdvanced
Brama Stage Run
Ribes de Freser · Catalonia
100 · 80 · 60 kmAdvanced
Backyard Costa Brava
Palamós · Catalonia
6.7 kmElite
Season essentials
Gear up for autumn
Grippy shoes, a headlamp and technical clothing for short days and wet ground.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best Rain JacketGore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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El Putu Trail del Bisaura
Sant Quirze de Besora · Catalonia
45 · 25 · 14 kmAdvanced
La Dragonera Trail
Sant Fost de Campsentelles · Catalonia
22 · 13.8 · 8 kmIntermediate
Cursa Neandertal 23K
Capellades · Catalonia
23.5 kmIntermediate
Marató de Muntanya de Catalunya
Sant Llorenç Savall · Catalonia
41.1 · 24.5 · 12.3 kmIntermediate
Roures Montblanc
Montblanc · Catalonia
31 · 15 · 11 kmIntermediate
Rural Trail
Bigues i Riells del Fai · Catalonia
25.1 · 14.6 · 9.6 kmIntermediate
Explore by country, month and goal
Climate in Catalonia: The climate varies enormously by altitude. On the coast, winters are mild and you can run year-round. In the Pyrenees, snow covers the peaks from November to May. The ideal window is late spring and autumn: mountain trails are open, temperatures are pleasant and the forests burst with colour. Summer is good in high mountains but hot at lower elevations.
Race summary
9
Races
1 – 100 km
Distance range
0 – 6,100 D+
Elevation range
Oct
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Catalonia 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.
Race map
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Scheduled races
Photo: Organisation UTSM (official poster)Ultra Trail Serra de Montsant
Ulldemolins
Ultra 63K (3,470 m D+), Marató 44K, Trail 25K and 11K in the Serra de Montsant, ITRA points and an 88K Stage Run weekend
Photo: Organisation Brama Stage Run (official poster)Brama Stage Run
Ribes de Freser
Brama Stage Run 2026: BRAMA 100K (3 stages), BRAMA 80K (3 stages) and BRAMA 60K (3 stages) in Ribes de Freser (Girona), 16 October
Photo: Organisation Backyard Costa Brava (official poster)Backyard Costa Brava
Palamós
Backyard Costa Brava 2026: Backyard loop 6.7 km in Palamós (Girona), 17 October
Photo: Organisation El Putu Trail del Bisaura (official poster)El Putu Trail del Bisaura
Sant Quirze de Besora
El Putu Trail del Bisaura 2026: El Putu Trail 45K, La Mitja i Pico 25K and La No Tan Curta 14K in Sant Quirze de Besora (Barcelona), 17 October
Photo: Organisation La Dragonera Trail (official poster)La Dragonera Trail
Sant Fost de Campsentelles
La Dragonera Trail 2026: Draco 22K, Saphira 13.8K, Smaug 8K and Pyro kids in Sant Fost de Campsentelles (Barcelona), 24 October
Photo: Cursa Neandertal organisationCursa Neandertal 23K
Capellades
La Llarga 23K (1,700 m D+) on the wild singletrack of Capellades, with a festive, charitable atmosphere
Photo: Catalaalatac (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia CommonsMarató de Muntanya de Catalunya
Sant Llorenç Savall
31-edition Catalan classic: Marató 41K (1,900 m D+), 24K and 12K in Sant Llorenç del Munt, with UTMB index
Photo: Organisation Roures Montblanc (official poster)Roures Montblanc
Montblanc
Roures Montblanc 2026: Roures Classic 31K, Roures Petita 15K and Walk dels Roures 11K in Montblanc (Tarragona), 25 October
Photo: Organisation Rural TrailRural Trail
Bigues i Riells del Fai
25K with +1,147 m, 15K and 10K in Bigues i Riells (Barcelona) on 25 October 2026
Essential trail running gear
Must-have gear to prepare for your mountain races
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Ultralight carbon Z-pole foldable trekking poles. 137 g per pole in 110 cm length, 33 cm folded. EVA grip and adjustable strap. The trail running reference.
Hoka
Hoka Speedgoat 7
The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe
Long-sleeve thermal top in 100% merino wool (200g). Natural temperature regulation, genuine multi-day odor resistance and a soft, non-itch handfeel from the fine merino yarn.
Altra
Altra Lone Peak 9
Trail running shoe with zero drop and wide FootShape toe box that allows natural toe splay. 25 mm stack with EGO foam for balanced cushioning without losing ground contact. MaxTrac outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, ideal for non-technical trails, forest tracks and long-distance paths.
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