Trail races in Catalonia — September 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.
3 races scheduled
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
3
Races
6 – 42 km
Distance range
170 – 2,600 D+
Elevation range
Sep
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Catalonia 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.
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September2026
3
Burriac ATAC!
Vilassar de Mar · Catalonia
21.25 · 15.42 kmAdvanced
Pedraforca Xtrail
Saldes · Catalonia
42 · 26 · 10 kmAdvanced
Trail L'Albiol
L'Albiol · Catalonia
22.2 · 12.8 · 6 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
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Photo: Burriac ATAC!Burriac ATAC!
Vilassar de Mar
21K y 15K nocturnos por el macizo del Burriac, del interior a la playa del Maresme
Photo: AlmaffiPedraforca Xtrail
Saldes
Marató 42K (2.600m D+), Trail 26K y Caminada 10K alrededor del Pedraforca, en pleno Cadí-Moixeró
Photo: Organización Trail L'Albiol (cartel oficial)Trail L'Albiol
L'Albiol
22K (906 m D+), 12K trail/trek y Start Trail 6K por los bosques de L'Albiol, el 20 de septiembre de 2026
Essential gear + sun protection
Get ready to run in the heat: sun protection and key gear
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.
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