Amer Mallorca 5000 Skyrunning

Amer Mallorca 5000 Skyrunning

The Amer Mallorca 5000 Skyrunning has become one of the most demanding mountain races on the Balearic calendar. Organized by Matina M x Somiar together with the Pollença Mountain Section and the Balearic Mountain Federation, the race celebrates its 9th edition in 2026, connecting Sóller and Pollença across the most iconic peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

At 72 kilometers with 5,000 meters of positive elevation gain, the flagship distance demands a technical and physical level typical of skyrunning: rock, loose stone and exposed ridges combine with a 17-hour cutoff that leaves no room for pacing mistakes.

A 72K Route Across the Tramuntana Peaks

The course starts at Plaza de Sóller at 6:00 AM and doesn’t let up:

• Barranc de Biniaraix: the day’s first major climb, along one of Mallorca’s most photographed historic trails
• Puig de l’Ofre: the first big peak, with views over the Gorg Blau reservoir
• Massanella: one of the island’s tallest mountains, a technical and demanding stretch
• Lluc: a strategic stop at the sanctuary, a key aid station
• Puig Tomir: the last major climb before the final descent
• Pollença: the finish at the Calvari, with the final stair climb as a symbolic closing stretch

The terrain combines 75% mountain trails, 20% forest tracks and just 5% asphalt, spread across 7 aid stations along the route.

The Mallorca 1000: The One-Day Alternative

For those looking for a shorter experience without giving up the mountain profile, the Mallorca 1000 offers 24 kilometers and 1,060 meters of positive elevation gain, starting at 4:00 PM from the Acolliment de Lluc. The route passes through Coll Pedregaret and Fartàritx du Racó before converging with the long race at the finish in Pollença, with an 8-hour cutoff.

Sóller and Pollença, Beyond the Race

Sóller, with its century-old tram and orange grove valley, is the perfect base before the race: great food options, direct access to Port de Sóller, and proximity to the route’s first kilometers. Pollença, on the other side of the Tramuntana, blends the charm of a traditional Mallorcan town with the Calvari, its 365 steps up to the chapel that crowns the race finish.

If you’re spending several days on the island, plan your stay with the TrailRunTemple planner and combine the race with other events in the Serra de Tramuntana, Balearic Islands.