Trail races in Navarre — October 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.
8 races scheduled
Season essentials
Gear up for autumn
Grippy shoes, a headlamp and technical clothing for short days and wet ground.
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For your vertical km
Poles, grippy shoes and a light vest for a 1,000 m climb.
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For a short race
Shoes, socks and sun protection: just what you need to run fast.
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For a mid-distance race
Shoes, vest and hydration for 21-42 km without suffering.
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For a long race
Vest, headlamp and nutrition for all those hours in the mountains.
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For your ultra
A watch with battery to spare, a powerful headlamp and poles: the gear that can't fail.
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Roncesvalles-Zubiri Half Marathon
Roncesvalles · Navarre
21.3 kmIntermediate
Mendira Joan-Etorria
Etxarri-Aranatz · Navarre
10 kmIntermediate
Urdazubiko Kontrabandisten Lasterketa
Urdazubi · Navarre
21 · 11 kmIntermediate
Season essentials
Gear up for autumn
Grippy shoes, a headlamp and technical clothing for short days and wet ground.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best Rain JacketGore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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Basajaun Trail Race
Galdeano · Navarre
43 · 23 · 13 kmAdvanced
Juan Migueliz Leyre Trail
Yesa · Navarre
21 · 6.8 kmAdvanced
Betagarri Trail
Ancín · Navarre
24 · 15 · 8.5 kmIntermediate
Kaxtrail
Erratzu · Navarre
45 kmAdvanced
Peña Roya Trail
Caparroso · Navarre
17 · 8 · 3 kmBeginner
Explore by country, month and goal
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
8
Races
3 – 45 km
Distance range
50 – 3,000 D+
Elevation range
Oct
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Navarre in october
Wet leaves on rock are extremely slippery: reduce pace on technical descents.
Days shorten quickly: if your race is long, carry a headlamp even if you think you will not need it.
October is perfect for breaking in new footwear — take the chance to test shoes for next season.
Race map
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Scheduled races
Photo: Roncesvalles-ZubiriRoncesvalles-Zubiri Half Marathon
Roncesvalles
21.3 km along the first stage of the Camino de Santiago, with 523 m of descent starting at the Royal Collegiate Church of Roncesvalles
Photo: Nerea Mazkiaran / Noticias de NavarraMendira Joan-Etorria
Etxarri-Aranatz
51st Mendira Joan-Etorria — 10K and 570m D+ from Etxarri-Aranatz (Sakana valley) to the Urbasa range, a veteran race since 1975
Photo: Organisation Urdazubiko Kontrabandisten LasterketaUrdazubiko Kontrabandisten Lasterketa
Urdazubi
UKL turns 25 — 21K with 1,200 m D+ plus an 11K night race in Urdazubi, 10 October 2026 (Navarra Cup)
Basajaun Trail Race
Galdeano
Basajaun Trail Race: three distances through Sierra de Lokiz from Galdeano (Navarra) — 43K, 23K, and 13K
Photo: Juan Migueliz Leyre Trail organisation (CM Trotecuto)Juan Migueliz Leyre Trail
Yesa
JMLT 2026 — 21K and 1,400 m D+ in the Sierra de Leyre on 17 October, plus a 7K for first-timers
Betagarri Trail
Ancín
6th edition of the Betagarri Trail: three distances through Sierra de Lokiz in Tierra Estella (Navarra)
Photo: Kaxtrail organisation (Erratzuko herriaren auzolana)Kaxtrail
Erratzu
Kaxtrail 2026: 45 km and 3,000 m D+ in Erratzu (Baztan) on 24 October, a one-off edition in memory of Kaxtel
Photo: Club de Atletismo CaparrosoPeña Roya Trail
Caparroso
11th Peña Roya Trail: 17K with 420 m gain and 8K with 225 m gain among clay cliffs and riverside, on October 25, 2026
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.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe
Long-sleeve thermal top in 100% merino wool (200g). Natural temperature regulation, genuine multi-day odor resistance and a soft, non-itch handfeel from the fine merino yarn.
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.
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