Trail races in Community of Madrid 2026

The Community of Madrid hosts Sierra de Guadarrama and its National Park. Gran Trail Peñalara and Madrona Trail are flagship races, directly accessible from the capital.

9 races, april – november 2026

Climate in Community of Madrid: Cold winters with frequent snow on the peaks from December to March. Summers are hot at lower elevations, though above 1,800 meters temperatures become pleasant. Spring and autumn are ideal: the sierra's pine forests glow with golden light, temperatures are perfect for running and the trails are in great condition. Proximity to Madrid means trails can be crowded on weekends.

Race overview

9

Races

5 – 104 km

Distance range

200 – 5,100 D+

Elevation range

Apr – Nov

Race months

Intermediate (1)Advanced (6)Elite (2)

Difficulty

By month

April(1)May(2)June(3)September(1)October(1)November(1)

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Gear up for the mountains

The right gear makes the difference on race day. Our comparison guides to choose well.

Salomon Sense Ride 5
La Sportiva Bushido III
Hoka Challenger 8
Salomon Speedcross 6
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Garmin Forerunner 965
Garmin Enduro 3
Garmin Forerunner 265
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 50 mm
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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Leki Ultratrail FX.One
Komperdell Carbon FXP Trail
Cascade Mountain Tech Folding Carbon
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Essential trail running gear

Must-have gear to prepare for your mountain races

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

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.

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Hoka Speedgoat 7

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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Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe

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.

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Altra Lone Peak 9

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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