Trail races in Navarre — April 2026
Navarre ranges from the Atlantic Pyrenees to the Bardenas Reales. The Navarrese Pyrenees, Irati beech forests, and Selva de Irati offer trail running in centuries-old forests and high mountains.
4 races scheduled
Climate in Navarre: Navarre has two climatic faces. The northern Pyrenees are Atlantic, with frequent rain and winter snow making them ideal from May to October. The middle mountain ranges (Urbasa, Andía) have perfect windows in spring and autumn, with beech forests in full splendor. The southern Bardenas are extreme Mediterranean: best run in winter or spring, as summer is an oven. This variety requires careful planning by zone: while in June you can enjoy the green Pyrenees, the Bardenas will already be a scorching desert.
Race summary
4
Races
13.36 – 35 km
Distance range
284 – 1800 D+
Elevation range
Apr
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Navarre 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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Abril2026
Trail Virgen del Yugo
Arguedas · Navarre
Carrera de montaña de Aoiz
Aoiz · Navarre
Media Maratón de Montaña de Bera
Bera · Navarre
GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem
Zubiri · Navarre
Scheduled races
Trail Virgen del Yugo
Arguedas
XXIX edición del Trail Virgen del Yugo en Arguedas: 20 km y 13 km por senderos entre la Ribera navarra y las Bardenas Reales
Carrera de montaña de Aoiz
Aoiz
X edición de la carrera de montaña de Aoiz: 14 km por la sierra de Zarikieta en el Prepirineo navarro
Media Maratón de Montaña de Bera
Bera
XX Media Maratón de Montaña de Bera — 21,81 km y 1.376m D+ hasta la cima del Larun desde la frontera navarra
GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem
Zubiri
Vuelta al Monte Adi por los Pirineos navarros: 35 km y 1.800m D+ desde Zubiri
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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