Trail races in Community of Madrid — November 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.
1 race 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
1
Races
18 – 24 km
Distance range
1200 – 1700 D+
Elevation range
Nov
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Community of Madrid in november
Trails can be very muddy in November: use shoes with deep lugs and good drainage.
Wear reflective clothing if the race finishes at dusk — in November it gets dark before 6 PM.
It is a good time for exploratory races with no time pressure, enjoying the autumn landscape.
Race map
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Scheduled races
Essential gear for cold and dark conditions
Key gear for races in winter conditions
Buff
Buff Thermonet
Buff tubular térmico con tecnología Primaloft. Retiene el calor corporal, ultraligero y polivalente: gorro, braga, cinta. Ideal para alta montaña.
Petzl
Petzl Actik Core
Frontal recargable de 600 lúmenes con batería Core incluida. Compatible con pilas AAA. Modo rojo para preservar la visión nocturna. Ideal para ultras con tramos nocturnos.
Petzl
Petzl Iko Core
Frontal ultraligero de 79 g con diadema AIRFIT y batería trasera para repartir el peso. 500 lúmenes con batería Core recargable (2h30 a máxima potencia, 9h a 100 lúmenes, 100h en modo reserva). Compatible con pilas AAA. Ideal para ultras nocturnas donde el peso en la cabeza importa.
Nitecore
Nitecore NU25
Frontal ultraligero de 56 g con 400 lúmenes y hasta 45 horas de autonomía en modo bajo. Recarga USB-C, doble haz (ancho y foco) y luz roja auxiliar para no deslumbrar en carrera. Opción de entrada muy competitiva en peso para quien no necesita máxima potencia.
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