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Trail races in Asturias — May 2027

Asturias is the paradise of trail running in northern Spain. The Picos de Europa, with peaks above 2,600 meters and high limestone mountain landscapes, offer some of the toughest and most spectacular races in the country.

Peak season for trail running

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Climate in Asturias: The Asturian climate is pure Atlantic: it rains more than almost any other Spanish region, and fog is a regular mountain companion. Summer months (June to September) offer the best conditions, with mild temperatures at altitude and less precipitation, though evening storms are frequent and require early starts. May and October are transition months: weather can be good, but you might also encounter summit snow or epic downpours. Winter is harsh, with abundant snow in the Picos closing many trails. Humidity is constant, so forget Mediterranean dry heat: here you run with coolness and fog, which has its mystical charm.

Race summary

1

Races

4 – 42 km

Distance range

300 – 6,000 D+

Elevation range

May

Race months

Advanced (1)

Difficulty

Tips for running in Asturias 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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