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Summer trail races 2026

Summer 2026 (June, July and August) is high-mountain season: races at altitude, early starts and heat that demands a hydration and sun-protection plan. There are 34 races, each with its Pack 360.

34 races in 14 regions

Other years:20272025

By season and goal

Spring trail races(57)Autumn trail races(142)Winter trail races(19)Trail races with UTMB Index points(7)Trail races for beginners(9)Toughest trail races(45)

June2026

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KM Vertical Fuente Dé
6 Jun

KM Vertical Fuente Dé

Fuente Dé, Camaleño · Cantabria

2.6 kmAdvanced

Irati Trail
6 Jun

Irati Trail

Ezcároz · Navarre

30 kmAdvanced

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana
7 Jun· Registration closed

CxM El Fuerte de Frigiliana

Frigiliana · Andalusia

21 · 13 kmAdvanced

Recommended gear · Best Overall

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Mazucator Sky
7 Jun

Mazucator Sky

Villa de Mazo, La Palma · Canary Islands

25 · 20 · 8 kmAdvanced

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca
7 Jun· Registration closed

Kilómetro Vertical de la Barranca

Navacerrada · Community of Madrid

7.3 kmAdvanced

Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB
12 Jun

Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB

Le Puy-en-Velay · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

139 · 88 · 55 kmIntermediate

Desafío Galayos 2026
13 Jun

Desafío Galayos 2026

Arenas de San Pedro, Ávila · Castile and Leon

20 kmIntermediate

Backyard Ultra Aranjuez
13 Jun

Backyard Ultra Aranjuez

Aranjuez, Madrid · Community of Madrid

6.706 kmElite

Maratón Alpino Madrileño
14 Jun· Registration closed

Maratón Alpino Madrileño

Cercedilla · Community of Madrid

44 · 19 kmAdvanced

Camille Extreme
14 Jun

Camille Extreme

Isaba · Navarre

32 · 13 · 3.2 kmAdvanced

Festival Cavalls del Vent
20 Jun

Festival Cavalls del Vent

Bagà · Catalonia

84 · 38 · 28 kmAdvanced

Recommended gear · Best Overall

Salomon Sense Ride 5Salomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Marathon du Mont-Blanc
25 Jun★ Featured

Marathon du Mont-Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

88 · 42 · 23 kmElite

Riaño Trail Run
26 Jun

Riaño Trail Run

Riaño, León · Castile and Leon

84 · 47.6 · 42.9 kmAdvanced

Backyard Ultra Montgrí
26 Jun

Backyard Ultra Montgrí

Torroella de Montgrí, Girona · Catalonia

6.706 kmElite

Ultra Trail Torla-Ordesa
27 Jun· Registration closed

Ultra Trail Torla-Ordesa

Torla-Ordesa, Huesca · Aragon

50 · 25 · 13 kmAdvanced

GTPE Picos de Europa
27 Jun★ Featured· Registration closed

GTPE Picos de Europa

Benia de Onís · Asturias

70 · 48 · 35 kmElite

Trail Heróica Sacra
27 Jun

Trail Heróica Sacra

Chantada, Lugo · Galicia

33 · 23 · 12 kmAdvanced

Triku Trail
28 Jun· Registration closed

Triku Trail

Etxarri-Aranatz · Navarre

21 · 10 kmIntermediate

Essential trail running gear

Must-have gear to prepare for your mountain races

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

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.

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Hoka Speedgoat 7

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.

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Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe

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.

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Altra Lone Peak 9

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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