Trail races in Andalusia — January 2027
Andalusia offers spectacular trail running terrain, from the peaks of Sierra Nevada to the trails of Serranía de Ronda and the coast.
4 races scheduled
For cold and dark miles
Headlamp, thermal layer and a good watch: what matters when daylight runs short.
#1 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#2 · Best Rain JacketGore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallCoros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For your vertical km
Poles, grippy shoes and a light vest for a 1,000 m climb.
#1 · Best OverallBlack Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#2 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallSalomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a short race
Shoes, socks and sun protection: just what you need to run fast.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#2 · Best OverallCompressport Pro Racing Socks V3.0 TrailView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallISDIN Fusion Water Sunscreen SPF 50+View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a mid-distance race
Shoes, vest and hydration for 21-42 km without suffering.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best OverallSalomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best Gel OverallMaurten Gel 100View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a long race
Vest, headlamp and nutrition for all those hours in the mountains.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best Gel OverallMaurten Gel 100View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For your ultra
A watch with battery to spare, a powerful headlamp and poles: the gear that can't fail.
- #1 · Best OverallCoros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best OverallBlack Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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CxM Trail Alhaurín de la Torre
Alhaurín de la Torre · Andalusia
12.6 · 25.8 kmIntermediate
CxM Trail Desafío La Capitana
Rincón de la Victoria · Andalusia
26 · 17 · 11 kmAdvanced
Trail Álora Monte Hacho
Álora · Andalusia
23 · 13 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Coros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Trail La Pólvora Cantoria
Cantoria · Andalusia
14 · 24 kmIntermediate
Explore by country, month and goal
Climate in Andalusia: Andalusian summers are extreme inland, with temperatures exceeding 40 °C in low valleys. However, Sierra Nevada allows summer running above 2,000 meters with pleasant temperatures. Autumn and spring are the golden season: mild temperatures, long days and spectacular landscapes. Winter is viable on the coast and lower ranges, but snow covers Sierra Nevada from December to April.
Race summary
4
Races
11 – 26 km
Distance range
500 – 1,700 D+
Elevation range
Jan
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Andalusia in january
Dress in layers: January mornings can be below zero in the mountains, but you will warm up quickly while running.
Use shoes with good drainage and mud traction — January terrain is often wet.
Warm up longer than usual: muscles take longer to activate in the cold.
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Scheduled races
CxM Trail Alhaurín de la Torre
Alhaurín de la Torre
CxM Trail Alhaurín de la Torre 2027: 12,6K, 25,8K in Alhaurín de la Torre (Málaga) on January 10, 2027. Up to ≈1100 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation CxM Trail Desafío La CapitanaCxM Trail Desafío La Capitana
Rincón de la Victoria
CxM Trail Desafío La Capitana: 26K / 17K / 11K in Rincón de la Victoria on January 17, 2027, with up to 1700 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Trail Álora Monte HachoTrail Álora Monte Hacho
Álora
Trail Álora Monte Hacho: Monte Hacho 23K / Monte Hacho 13K in Álora on January 30, 2027, with up to 1200 m of climbing.
Trail La Pólvora Cantoria
Cantoria
Trail La Pólvora Cantoria 2027: 14K, 24K in Cantoria (Almería) on January 31, 2027. Up to ≈1160 m of climbing.
Essential gear for cold and dark conditions
Key gear for races in winter conditions
Buff
Buff Thermonet
Thermal tubular Buff with Primaloft technology. Traps body heat, ultralight and versatile: hat, neck gaiter, headband. Ideal for high mountain.
Petzl
Petzl Actik Core
Rechargeable 600-lumen headlamp with the Core battery included. Compatible with AAA batteries. Red mode to preserve night vision. Ideal for ultras with night sections.
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