Trail race calendar in Extremadura 2026
Extremadura offers trail running through dehesas, mountain ranges, and the valleys of Jerte and Las Hurdes. Uncrowded terrain with races in beautiful natural landscapes and rich biodiversity.
Calendar updated September 2026
View on map2026 calendar: every race by date
| Date | Race | Town | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2026 | Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race | Jerte, Cáceres | 26K |
| 26 Apr 2026 | X CxM Deportes Parra Hervás | Hervás, Cáceres | 21.5K · 10.5K |
| 31 May 2026 | XVII CxM Carrera Pencona | Aldeanueva de la Vera, Cáceres | 21K · 11K |
| 12 Sept 2026 | Crono Asperillas | Casas del Castañar | 14.5K · 5.5K |
| 18 Oct 2026 | I Trail Desfiladero del Ruecas | Cañamero, Cáceres | 21K · 12K |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Valcorchero Extreme Trail | Plasencia, Cáceres | 23K · 13.5K |
| 10 Apr 2027 | Ultra 100K Sierra de Gata | Sierra de Gata | 100K · 20K |
Essential gear for trails in this area
The gear most used by runners in this region
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Ultralight carbon Z-pole foldable trekking poles. 137 g per pole in 110 cm length, 33 cm folded. EVA grip and adjustable strap. The trail running reference.
Hoka
Hoka Speedgoat 7
The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe
Long-sleeve thermal top in 100% merino wool (200g). Natural temperature regulation, genuine multi-day odor resistance and a soft, non-itch handfeel from the fine merino yarn.
Altra
Altra Lone Peak 9
Trail running shoe with zero drop and wide FootShape toe box that allows natural toe splay. 25 mm stack with EGO foam for balanced cushioning without losing ground contact. MaxTrac outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, ideal for non-technical trails, forest tracks and long-distance paths.
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Races
5.5 – 100 km
Distance range
380 – 5,436 D+
Elevation range
Apr – Nov
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Races in Caceres
Races in Valle del Jerte
Races in Villuercas Ibores Jara
Races in Otras
XVII CxM Carrera Pencona
Aldeanueva de la Vera, Cáceres
XVII CxM Carrera Pencona — Mountain trail (21K, 11K) through the Sierra de Gredos from Aldeanueva de la Vera, Cáceres
X CxM Deportes Parra Hervás
Hervás, Cáceres
X CxM Deportes Parra Hervás — Two trail distances (21.5K, 10.5K) through the Ambroz Valley trails, Hervás, Cáceres
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
Jerte, Cáceres
26 km and 1,500 m D+ through the Garganta de los Infiernos Nature Reserve in the Jerte Valley
Photo: FEXMEValcorchero Extreme Trail
Plasencia, Cáceres
23K and 13.5K through the Valcorchero Protected Landscape in Plasencia — UTMB circuit, capped at 340 runners
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