Trail races in Community of Madrid — May 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.
2 races scheduled
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 summary
2
Races
5 – 26 km
Distance range
250 – 1600 D+
Elevation range
May
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Community of Madrid in may
Sun protection: the sun is already strong in May. SPF 50+ cream, visor cap and sunglasses are essential.
If your race is in high mountains, still bring thermal layers: at high altitudes temperatures can drop below 5 °C.
May has a high volume of races: plan carefully if you have multiple objectives to avoid overtraining.
Race map
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Scheduled races
Cross de la Pedriza
Manzanares el Real
Carrera mítica por La Pedriza: 25 km y 1.600 m D+ por el paisaje granítico más espectacular de la Sierra de Guadarrama, puntuable para la Copa de Hierro
Cross de Cuerda Larga
Miraflores de la Sierra
Travesía clásica de la Sierra de Guadarrama: 26 km y 1.500 m D+ por la cresta de Cuerda Larga entre Morcuera y Navacerrada, con cumbres por encima de 2.000 m
Essential trail running gear
Must-have gear to prepare for your mountain races
Salomon
Salomon Speedcross 6
La zapatilla de trail más versátil de Salomon, ideal para terrenos técnicos y barro. Agarre excepcional con suela Contagrip y amortiguación EnergyCell+.
Fox 40
Fox 40 Classic
Silbato de emergencia sin pieza interna, funciona mojado y con barro. Sonido de 115 dB audible a gran distancia. El estándar en carreras de montaña.
Gore Wear
Gore Wear R7 GTX Shakedry
Chubasquero Gore-Tex Shakedry ultraligero (110 g). Impermeabilidad total sin membrana interior, altamente transpirable. El referente para corredores de montaña.
Salomon
Salomon ADV Skin 12
Chaleco de hidratación de 12 litros con sistema SensiFit. Dos soft flasks frontales de 500 ml incluidas. Bolsillos de fácil acceso y ajuste ceñido sin rebotes.
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