Trail races in Navarre — May 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.

Peak season for trail running

5 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

5

Races

10 – 26 km

Distance range

0 – 1650 D+

Elevation range

May

Race months

Beginner (1) Intermediate (3) Advanced (1)

Difficulty

Tips for running in Navarre 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.

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