Short Trail Races in Spain 2026 (Page 3)
Short trail races, between 10 and 21 km, are the perfect gateway into the world of mountain racing. With distances that allow competing at high paces without needing an ultra base, these events combine running intensity with technical trail terrain. They are ideal for road runners wanting to try the mountains, or for experienced athletes seeking fast, explosive races. Spain offers a wide selection of short races year-round, from the green mountains of the Basque Country to the coastal paths of the Costa Brava and the inland sierras. Elevation gain is usually moderate, allowing you to enjoy the course without the race turning into a hike.
For cold and dark miles
Headlamp, thermal layer and a good watch: what matters when daylight runs short.
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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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Sierra Cazorla Trails
Quesada · Andalusia
65 · 42 · 26 kmElite

CxM Paso del Onso
Broto · Aragon
12 · 25 kmIntermediate

Quebrapates Peñamea
Pola de Laviana · Asturias
33 · 13 kmElite
Recommended gear · Best Overall
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Trail La Cangrexa
Barcia · Asturias
14 · 10 kmIntermediate

Tramuntanya Winter
Sóller · Balearic Islands
11 · 16 · 27 kmIntermediate

Santa Cruz Extreme
Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands
25 · 18 · 10 kmAdvanced

Unique Trail Lanzarote
Haría · Canary Islands
67 · 46 · 23 kmAdvanced

Trail Buciero Escal
Santoña · Cantabria
17.9 · 13.4 kmAdvanced

III Cebollera Trail
Molinos de Razón · Castile and Leon
22 · 10 kmIntermediate

Trail de la Castaña
Sorbeda del Sil · Castile and Leon
19 · 10 kmIntermediate

Backyard Costa Brava
Palamós · Catalonia
6.7 kmElite
Recommended gear · Best Overall
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El Putu Trail del Bisaura
Sant Quirze de Besora · Catalonia
45 · 25 · 14 kmAdvanced

III Trail Nocturno Cabeço d'Or
Busot · Valencian Community
17.6 · 15.8 kmIntermediate

Trail Las RozasRun
Las Rozas · Community of Madrid
21 · 9 · 4.5 kmIntermediate

Ruta de las Canteras Murcia Trail
Fortuna · Region of Murcia
10 · 32.5 kmIntermediate

Basajaun Trail Race
Galdeano · Navarre
43 · 23 · 13 kmAdvanced

Juan Migueliz Leyre Trail
Yesa · Navarre
21 · 6.8 kmAdvanced

Aramotz Mendi Lasterketa
Amorebieta-Etxano · Basque Country
22 · 12 · 15 kmIntermediate

Eltxo Trail
Orendain · Basque Country
21 · 7 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
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Itxinan Barrena
Orozko · Basque Country
34 · 14 kmAdvanced

Trail des Gaulois
Charmes-sur-Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
17 · 10 kmIntermediate

Trail Canillas de Albaida
Canillas de Albaida · Andalusia
13.5 · 24.5 kmIntermediate

La Adrada Trail
La Adrada · Castile and Leon
25 · 14 kmIntermediate

I Trail Desfiladero del Ruecas
Cañamero, Cáceres · Extremadura
21 · 12 kmIntermediate

CxM Cañón do Sil
Parada de Sil · Galicia
7 · 12 · 17 kmIntermediate

Trail de Arcos
Ponteareas · Galicia
11.5 · 16 · 21 kmIntermediate

Carrera Jarindo Albertia
Legutio · Basque Country
16 kmBeginner
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Korosti Trail
Legazpi · Basque Country
23.4 · 13.5 kmIntermediate

Alb Marathon Schwäbisch Gmünd
Schwäbisch Gmünd · Baden-Württemberg
60 · 50 · 37 kmIntermediate

Trail Tahal
Tahal · Andalusia
13.5 kmIntermediate

Sobrescobio Redes Trail
Rioseco · Asturias
31 · 17.5 kmElite

Ibiza Trail Maratón Festival
Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza · Balearic Islands
48 · 28 · 11 kmIntermediate

October Trail Menorca
Son Bou (Alaior) · Balearic Islands
32 · 19 · 11 kmIntermediate

Full Moon Trail
Tijarafe · Canary Islands
14.2 · 15 · 25.1 kmIntermediate

La Dragonera Trail
Sant Fost de Campsentelles · Catalonia
22 · 13.8 · 8 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
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Backyard Ultra Dama Blanca
Aigües · Valencian Community
6.7 kmElite

Anguiano Trail
Anguiano · La Rioja
24 · 15 kmAdvanced

CxM Alhama Trail
Cervera del Río Alhama · La Rioja
25 · 13 · 16.2 kmAdvanced

Betagarri Trail
Ancín · Navarre
24 · 15 · 8.5 kmIntermediate

Aldapegora Mendi Trail
Elorrio · Basque Country
26 · 15 kmIntermediate

Txara Trail
Markina-Xemein · Basque Country
18 · 10 kmIntermediate

Festival des Hospitaliers
Nant · Occitania
75 · 29.5 · 12 kmAdvanced

Trail Sierra de Aras
Lucena · Andalusia
22 · 14 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
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Trail Duende Martinico
Mondéjar · Castile-La Mancha
24.5 · 14 · 9 kmIntermediate

Marató de Muntanya de Catalunya
Sant Llorenç Savall · Catalonia
41.1 · 24.5 · 12.3 kmIntermediate

Roures Montblanc
Montblanc · Catalonia
31 · 15 · 11 kmIntermediate

Rural Trail
Bigues i Riells del Fai · Catalonia
25.1 · 14.6 · 9.6 kmIntermediate

Trail Castell de Serra
Serra · Valencian Community
32 · 21 · 14 kmAdvanced

Trail de Bocairent
Bocairent · Valencian Community
23 · 13 kmIntermediate

Iberika Trail La Cabrera
La Cabrera · Community of Madrid
23.5 · 15.7 kmAdvanced

Peña Roya Trail
Caparroso · Navarre
17 · 8 · 3 kmBeginner

Ultra de los Castillos
La Parra · Extremadura
100 · 42 · 15 kmAdvanced

Becerro Trail
Cuevas del Becerro · Andalusia
25 · 15 kmIntermediate

Petizo Trail
Órzola · Canary Islands
20.6 · 5.8 kmIntermediate

Trail Boca del Lobo
Lanzahíta · Castile and Leon
23.5 · 12.6 kmIntermediate

Pujada a la Penya Migjorn
Xixona · Valencian Community
41 · 23 · 15 kmAdvanced

Trail Trans Serra da Groba
Baiona · Galicia
29 · 16.5 kmAdvanced

Kolitza Balmatrail
Balmaseda · Basque Country
26 · 21 · 13 kmAdvanced
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