Photo: Espencat (Wikimedia Commons, public domain) (opens in a new tab)Alcoi
Trail Solidari Ciutat d'Alcoi
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Trail 43K
43km D+ 2200m
Mig Trail 30K
30km D+ 1500m
Marxa 22K
22km D+ 900m
Trail Jove 17K
17km D+ 700m
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GPS watch
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View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Garmin Forerunner 570
Full-color topo maps, a first for the Forerunner line
Downside: Shorter battery life than a Forerunner 965 with maps on
Gear
Medium-lug shoes: there is dirt, loose stone and holm-oak paths
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View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Nike Ultrafly
ZoomX foam: exceptional energy return inherited from the Vaporfly
Downside: High price (190 EUR)
Nutrition
Aim for 50-70 g of carbs per hour on the long Trail
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View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Maurten Gel 100
Hydrogel technology: excellent gastric tolerance
Downside: High price compared to other gels
Sun Protection
SPF 50 on face and neck before starting
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View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)ISDIN Fusion Water Sunscreen SPF 50+
Ultralight texture, feels invisible on skin
Downside: Small format (50 ml), may run short on ultras
Body Care
Anti-chafe on feet and groin before starting
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View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe Balm
Easy-to-apply stick format, even with sweaty hands
Downside: Higher price than traditional petroleum jelly
Car Rental
Pick up the car at Alicante-Elche airport
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View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)DRIVALIA CarCloud Country Plus
Trip logistics
Registration, travel and insurance: what you should have sorted before race day.
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Seasonal kit
Rain and mud at Trail Solidari Ciutat d'Alcoi: pack this kit
Grippy shoes, rain jacket, gaiters and blister protection for a wet race.
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Terrain
Mountain
Difficulty
Advanced
Distance
4 modalities
Trail 43K
- Distance
- 43 km
- Elevation Gain
- D+ 2200m
- Max Time
- 9h
Mig Trail 30K
- Distance
- 30 km
- Elevation Gain
- D+ 1500m
- Max Time
- 6h
Marxa 22K
- Distance
- 22 km
- Elevation Gain
- D+ 900m
- Max Time
- 5h
Trail Jove 17K
- Distance
- 17 km
- Elevation Gain
- D+ 700m
- Max Time
- 4h
| Modality | Distance | Elevation Gain | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail 43K | 43 km | D+ 2200m | 9h |
| Mig Trail 30K | 30 km | D+ 1500m | 6h |
| Marxa 22K | 22 km | D+ 900m | 5h |
| Trail Jove 17K | 17 km | D+ 700m | 4h |
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Historical weather
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Typical weather for the race date (10-year average)
Temperature
15°C – 25°C
Average 20°C
Rain
10%
0.7 mm avg
Wind
13 km/h
max. average
Sunshine hours
11h
daily average
Gear recommendations
Sun protection essential (11h sunshine, up to 25°C)
Forecast for 3 October
Weather forecast from Open-Meteo (may change until race day)
Trail Solidari Ciutat d’Alcoi
Trail Solidari Ciutat d’Alcoi is the charity mountain race of Alcoi (Alicante): the entire proceeds from the entry fees go to the fight against cancer. It is run in teams of four runners who start and cross the finish line together, and it runs through the Serra de Mariola Natural Park and the area of the Carrascal de la Font Roja. The thirteenth edition (2026) keeps its four distances: a 43-kilometre Trail, a 30-kilometre Mig Trail, a 22-kilometre Marxa and a 17-kilometre Trail Jove.
A 43-kilometre course
The long Trail starts in Alcoi and climbs into the Serra de Mariola on holm-oak paths, with the peaks of Montcabrer (1,390 m) as the high point of the course. It links around 2,200 metres of positive elevation between sustained climbs and technical stone descents, with the historic snow pits and the springs of the sierra as waypoints. The team format forces you to manage the pace as a group.
A race with a cause
Trail Solidari was created to raise funds against cancer and has turned that cause into its identity: not-for-profit, with local volunteers and a town fully behind it. It is one of the best-loved popular races on the Alicante calendar precisely because of that.
Alcoi beyond the race
Alcoi is a Modernist, industrial city, wedged between ravines and saved by spectacular bridges such as the Pont de Sant Jordi. It is the cradle of the Moors and Christians festival and of the living nativity scene. Nearby are Bocairent and its medieval quarter, and the Pou Clar in Ontinyent. See more races in the Valencian Community and plan your weekend with the planner.
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Trail Solidari Ciutat d'Alcoi 2026 registration
RegistrationA charity race in teams of four whose entire proceeds go to the fight against cancer. Thirteenth edition, with four distances.
Tips
- •Online registration from the official website, in teams of four
- •Places sell out fast: it is one of Alcoi's best-loved popular races
- •You need a valid mountain federation licence or one-day insurance
- •Bib collection on Friday afternoon and early Saturday in Alcoi
Where to stay for Trail Solidari d'Alcoi
AccommodationAlcoi is a large town with enough hotels; Cocentaina and the Font Roja area add charming options.
Tips
- •Hotels in the centre of Alcoi, near the start
- •Cocentaina, 10 minutes away, with a historic centre and a counts' palace
- •Rural houses in Agres and Bocairent, deep in the Serra de Mariola
- •Early October: rooms available except on long weekends
Gear for Trail Solidari d'Alcoi
GearUp to 43 km and 2,200 m D+ across holm-oak wood and ridges of the Serra de Mariola. October in the Alicante interior: cool mornings and warm midday.
Tips
- •Medium-lug shoes: there is dirt, loose stone and holm-oak paths
- •A light windbreaker for the peaks of Montcabrer
- •Poles useful on the 43 km Trail
Which shoes for Trail Solidari Ciutat d'Alcoi?
Which footwear fits based on the race's terrain and weather
Which GPS watch for Trail Solidari Ciutat d'Alcoi?
Which watch has the battery to last based on your estimated finish time
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Best Thermal Base Layer for Trail Running 2026: Comparison & Buying Guide
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Nutrition for Trail Solidari d'Alcoi
NutritionFrom 4 to 9 hours of effort depending on distance. Well-stocked aid stations on course.
Tips
- •Aim for 50-70 g of carbs per hour on the long Trail
- •Electrolytes if the day turns warm at midday
- •Coordinate the pace with your team: you start and finish together
How to get to Alcoi
TransportAlcoi is the capital of the l'Alcoià district, in the northern interior of Alicante province.
Tips
- •From Alicante: 50 min via the A-7 and CV-800
- •From Valencia: 1h30 via the A-7 through Xàtiva
- •Alicante-Elche airport 55 min away
Car rental for the Serra de Mariola
Car RentalWith a car you can link Alcoi with Bocairent, the Pou Clar in Ontinyent and the Font Roja Natural Park.
Tips
- •Pick up the car at Alicante-Elche airport
- •Park near the start very early on Saturday
Sports insurance for Trail Solidari d'Alcoi
InsuranceA federated mountain race with sierra sections in the Serra de Mariola. Insurance is mandatory to take part.
Tips
- •Valid FEDME/FEMECV licence or one-day insurance is mandatory
- •Registration includes race accident insurance
- •Rescue cover recommended for the 43 km Trail
Body care for Trail Solidari d'Alcoi
Body CareHolm-oak paths, stone and technical descents: look after feet and chafe points.
Tips
- •Anti-chafe on feet and groin before starting
- •Technical socks that clear sweat and dirt
- •Compression socks for recovery afterwards
Sun protection for Trail Solidari d'Alcoi
Sun ProtectionThe Serra de Mariola ridges are exposed and the midday October sun in the Alicante interior still hits hard.
Tips
- •SPF 50 on face and neck before starting
- •Cap or buff for the low morning sun
- •SPF lip balm for the summit wind
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Trail Solidari Ciutat d'Alcoi 2026?
- Trail Solidari Ciutat d'Alcoi 2026 takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with start and finish in Alcoi (Alicante). It is the thirteenth edition.
- What distances does it have?
- Four: the 43 km Trail with around 2,200 m D+, the 30 km Mig Trail with 1,500 m D+, the 22 km Marxa with 900 m D+ and the 17 km Trail Jove with 700 m D+.
- Why is it a charity race?
- The entire proceeds from the entry fees go to the fight against cancer. The race was created for that purpose and has kept it edition after edition.
- Is it run in teams?
- Yes, the race is run in teams of four runners who start and cross the finish line together. It reinforces the participatory, charitable character of the event.
- Where does it run?
- Through the Serra de Mariola Natural Park and the area of the Carrascal de la Font Roja Natural Park, with holm-oak woods, historic snow pits and the peaks of Montcabrer.
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