Low Elevation Gain Trail Races in Spain 2026 (Page 2)
Low elevation gain races, up to 800 metres of positive gain, offer flowing courses where you can maintain a steady running pace. They are the ideal option for road runners wanting to discover trail without facing endless climbs. Having less elevation gain does not make them less demanding: technical terrain, roots, rocks and constant pace changes present a different challenge from the road. Spain has plenty of low-gain races along the coast, plateaus and river valleys, where trails wind through varied landscapes without steep gradients. They are also perfect for training speed on natural terrain and competing at high paces.
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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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Share this view(opens in a new tab)November2026
13
XII Cross El Arriero
Eulate · Navarre
11 kmIntermediate

II Lodosa Trail
Lodosa · Navarre
16 · 8 kmIntermediate

Larreak Bizirik Cross Nocturno
Olaz (Cendea de Galar) · Navarre
6 kmBeginner
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Coros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Historic Trail Calafell
Calafell · Catalonia
18 · 10 · 10 kmIntermediate

Iturbero Trail
Lumbier · Navarre
10.5 kmIntermediate

Subida a las Antenas
Navamorcuende · Castile-La Mancha
5 kmAdvanced

Bizkaia Kopa Trail · Larrabetzu
Larrabetzu · Basque Country
20 · 10 · 20 kmIntermediate

Geoparque Trail Fonelas
Fonelas · Andalusia
21 · 12 · 12 kmIntermediate

Trail Mularroya
La Almunia de Doña Godina · Aragon
24 · 14 · 14 kmIntermediate

Cross Internacional de Atapuerca
Atapuerca · Castile and Leon
10 · 6 kmElite

Trail Tres Cerros Palentinos
Palencia · Castile and Leon
12 · 10 · 7 kmBeginner
Recommended gear · Best Overall
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Trail Popular d'Hivern de Sant Climent
Sant Climent de Llobregat · Catalonia
11 · 7.5 kmBeginner

Tossal Trail Les Coves
Les Coves de Vinromà · Valencian Community
15 · 21 kmIntermediate
December2026
10
Imperial Tarraco Trail
Tarragona · Catalonia
26 · 13 · 12 kmIntermediate

La Cizur Gares I Trail
Cizur Menor · Navarre
21 kmIntermediate

Cursa Camí Reial
Ferreries · Balearic Islands
25 · 12 kmIntermediate

Trail d'Annonay
Annonay · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
15 · 10 · 3 kmBeginner

Trail Ciudad del Cobre – Sierra de Gerena
Gerena · Andalusia
13 · 21 kmBeginner

Cursa Trail La Riera de Gaià
La Riera de Gaià · Catalonia
20 · 8.6 · 13 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Black Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Cursa Tombatossals
Castellón de la Plana · Valencian Community
21 · 11 kmIntermediate

Trail Trincheras XYZ
Jérica · Valencian Community
28 · 19 · 18 kmIntermediate

Bizkaia Kopa Trail · Zamudio
Zamudio · Basque Country
20 · 10 · 20 kmIntermediate

Carrera por Montaña Serra del Coto
Monòver · Valencian Community
23 · 14 kmIntermediate
January2027
5
Tenerguera Trail
Santiago del Teide · Canary Islands
8 kmBeginner

Cursa Mar i Murtra
Blanes · Catalonia
17 · 9 kmBeginner

ElCid TrailXtrem
Petrer · Valencian Community
67.5 kmElite

Trail dels Fars
Ciutadella de Menorca · Balearic Islands
46 · 21 · 12 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
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Marxa Castells Altafulla - Baix Gaià
Altafulla · Catalonia
26 · 16 · 26 kmIntermediate
February2027
7
Mitja Marató Ocaive
Pedreguer · Valencian Community
22 kmIntermediate

Gegant de Pedra
Ondara · Valencian Community
20 kmIntermediate

Trail Gijón
Gijón · Asturias
26 · 19.5 · 11.5 kmIntermediate

Travessa Trail
Cornudella de Montsant · Catalonia
140 · 85 · 45 kmAdvanced

C.T.T. Trail
Tarragona · Catalonia
22 · 10 · 10 kmIntermediate

Larrate Trail
Carcastillo · Navarre
11 · 14 · 21 kmIntermediate

Atzavares Trail
Orba · Valencian Community
24 · 14 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Coros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →March2027
3
Trail Fuentealta Vilaflor
Vilaflor de Chasna · Canary Islands
29.2 · 21 · 12 kmIntermediate

Trail Guzmán el Bueno
Córdoba · Andalusia
60 kmAdvanced

Pego Trail
Pego · Valencian Community
20 kmIntermediate
April2027
4
Camí dels Bandolers
Senija · Valencian Community
22.7 kmIntermediate

Sherry Maratón
Jerez de la Frontera · Andalusia
42.2 · 21 · 14 kmIntermediate

Hermannslauf
Detmold · North Rhine-Westphalia
31.1 kmIntermediate

Trail Almendros y Volcanes
Santiago del Teide · Canary Islands
21 · 14 · 7 kmIntermediate
May2027
3
Vertical Hermano Pedro
Granadilla de Abona · Canary Islands
8.2 · 22 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Spain Backyard Ultra
Castro Caldelas, Ourense · Galicia
6.7 kmElite

Hochwald Ultratrail (HoWUT)
Osburg · Rhineland-Palatinate
166 · 100 · 45 kmAdvanced
June2027
3
Formentera Trail 21.1
Formentera · Balearic Islands
21.1 · 10 · 10 kmIntermediate

La Sportiva Sauerland TrailRun
Lennestadt · North Rhine-Westphalia
21 · 11 kmIntermediate

Backyard Ultra Aranjuez
Aranjuez, Madrid · Community of Madrid
6.7 kmElite
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