Trail races in Extremadura — April 2026
Extremadura offers trail running through dehesas, mountain ranges, and the valleys of Jerte and Las Hurdes. Uncrowded terrain with races in beautiful natural landscapes and rich biodiversity.
2 races scheduled
Race summary
2
Races
10.5 – 26 km
Distance range
405 – 1500 D+
Elevation range
Apr
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Extremadura in april
Always carry a lightweight waterproof windbreaker in your pack: spring storms arrive without warning.
April is a transition month: you may need short sleeves in the valley and long sleeves at the summit in the same race.
Springs and streams usually carry water in April: even so, do not drink from natural sources without filtering.
Race map
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Scheduled races
Carrera por Montaña Garganta de los Infiernos
Jerte, Cáceres
26 km y 1.500 m D+ por la Reserva Natural Garganta de los Infiernos en el Valle del Jerte
X CxM Deportes Parra Hervás
Hervás, Cáceres
X CxM Deportes Parra Hervás — Dos distancias de trail (21.5K, 10.5K) por los senderos del Valle del Ambroz, Hervás, Cáceres
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.
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.
New Balance
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
The model breaking into Spain's best-seller charts. Fresh Foam X midsole with a solid balance between cushioning and ground feel, a Vibram Megagrip outsole, and a comfortable last suited to wide feet. A reliable all-rounder for training runs and mountain races of any distance.
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