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.
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
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.
Race map
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Mayo2026
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
Monreal · Navarre
Berroeta Mendi Maratoi Erdia
Berroeta · Navarre
Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa
Unzué · Navarre
Rebecos Trail
Egüés · Navarre
Lakuntza-Aralar Mendi Lasterketa
Lakuntza · Navarre
Scheduled races
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
Monreal
Dos distancias por la Higa de Monreal: 21K y 12K en el gigante de la Cuenca de Pamplona
Photo: Berroetako Mendi ElkarteaBerroeta Mendi Maratoi Erdia
Berroeta
21,6K, 15K y 10K por los montes del Valle de Baztan con la cima del Saioa como punto culminante
Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa
Unzué
II edición de la Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa en Unzué: 24 km y 11 km por la sierra de Alaitz, incluida en la Copa Navarra 2026
Rebecos Trail
Egüés
III Rebecos Trail — Dos distancias por la Sierra de Aranguren desde Egüés: 18,6K y 11,3K
Lakuntza-Aralar Mendi Lasterketa
Lakuntza
XXI Lakuntza-Aralar — Carrera de montaña por el Parque Natural de Aralar: 26K y 13K desde Lakuntza
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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