Trail races in Valencian Community — October 2026
The Valencian Community hosts Penyagolosa Trails, one of the most prestigious races in the Mediterranean. Interior ranges, ravines, and coast offer varied terrain for year-round 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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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.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#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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#3 · Best Gel OverallMaurten Gel 100View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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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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Trail Solidari Ciutat d'Alcoi
Alcoi · Valencian Community
43 · 30 · 22 kmAdvanced
IX Trail Anna
Anna · Valencian Community
20 · 11 kmIntermediate
III Trail Nocturno Cabeço d'Or
Busot · Valencian Community
17.6 · 15.8 kmIntermediate
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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Backyard Ultra Dama Blanca
Aigües · Valencian Community
6.7 kmElite
Trail Castell de Serra
Serra · Valencian Community
32 · 21 · 14 kmAdvanced
Trail de Bocairent
Bocairent · Valencian Community
23 · 13 kmIntermediate
Pujada a la Penya Migjorn
Xixona · Valencian Community
41 · 23 · 15 kmAdvanced
Explore by country, month and goal
Climate in Valencian Community: The Mediterranean climate grants long trail running windows. Winter and early spring are ideal: clear skies, mild temperatures, and accessible peaks without the stifling summer heat. From June to September the heat can be brutal, especially in the interior ranges, where there's no shade and humidity clings to your skin. Autumn is magical: the sea is still warm, the mountains turn ochre, and races multiply. Always carry more water than you think you need.
Race summary
7
Races
6.706 – 43 km
Distance range
0 – 2,300 D+
Elevation range
Oct
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Valencian Community 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: Espencat (Wikimedia Commons, public domain)Trail Solidari Ciutat d'Alcoi
Alcoi
Trail Solidari Ciutat d'Alcoi — a charity race in teams of 4 through the Serra de Mariola
Photo: Trifitness 31IX Trail Anna
Anna
20K Trail (750m D+) and 11K Sprint/Walk in the natural area of Anna (Valencia), on 11 October 2026
Photo: Organisation III Trail Nocturno Cabeço d'Or (official poster)III Trail Nocturno Cabeço d'Or
Busot
III Trail Nocturno Cabeço d'Or 2026: Night trail 17.6K and Trail walk 15.8K in Busot (Alicante), 17 October
Photo: Organisation Backyard Ultra Dama Blanca (official poster)Backyard Ultra Dama Blanca
Aigües
Backyard Ultra Dama Blanca 2026: Backyard loop 6.706 km in Aigües (Alicante), 24 October
Photo: Club d'Esports de Muntanya i Escalada Castell de SerraTrail Castell de Serra
Serra
32km and 2,300m D+ through the Sierra Calderona, starting and finishing at the Barranc de Clara in Serra.
Photo: Organisation Trail de Bocairent (official poster)Trail de Bocairent
Bocairent
Trail de Bocairent 2026: Trail Llarg 23K and Sprint Trail 13K in Bocairent (Valencia), 25 October
Photo: Organisation Pujada a la Penya Migjorn (official poster)Pujada a la Penya Migjorn
Xixona
Pujada a la Penya Migjorn 2026: Marathon 41K, Trail 23K and Sprint Trail 15K in Xixona (Alicante), 31 October
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.
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