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Ultra Trail Calendar — Cantabria, May 2027

Cantabria shares the Picos de Europa with Asturias and Leon, and also offers trail routes along the Cantabrian coast and interior valleys. The Travesera de los Picos de Europa is one of Spain's most demanding ultras.

Peak season for trail running

1 race scheduled

Climate in Cantabria: Cantabria has Atlantic oceanic climate, meaning frequent rain, high humidity, and mild temperatures year-round. The Picos de Europa run best from June to September, when snow has receded and passes are open, though evening storms are common and require early starts. May and October are transition months: weather can be good, but you might also encounter late or early snowfall at altitude. Winter is harsh in the Picos, with abundant snow closing many trails, but interior valleys and coast allow year-round running with proper gear. That said, be ready to get wet: it rains more here than almost anywhere in Spain.

Race summary

1

Races

21.2 – 110 km

Distance range

844 – 5,600 D+

Elevation range

May

Race months

Advanced (1)

Difficulty

Tips for running in Cantabria 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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Scheduled races

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