Photo: Trail Laxe dos Bolos / Source Caldas de Reis, Pontevedra
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Date, registration & deadlines
Mar 15, 2026 · Check official website
Local guides
Race data
| Modality | Distance | Elevation Gain | ITRA | Max Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail 43K | 43 km | D+ 2300m | - | - | - |
| Trail 20K | 20 km | D+ 1050m | - | - | - |
| Trail 8K | 8 km | D+ 400m | - | - | - |
What you need
How long will it take you?
Estimate your race time based on distance, elevation and your runner level.
Historical weather
Typical weather for the race date (10-year average)
Temperature
7°C – 16°C
Average 11°C
Rain
33%
5.2 mm avg
Wind
21 km/h
max. average
Sunshine hours
9h
daily average
Gear recommendations
Bring a waterproof jacket (33% chance of rain)
Gore Wear
Gore Wear R7 GTX Shakedry
Chubasquero Gore-Tex Shakedry ultraligero (110 g). Impermeabilidad total sin membrana interior, altamente transpirable. El referente para corredores de montaña.
Salomon
Salomon Bonatti WP
Chaqueta cortavientos impermeable ultraligera (135 g). Costuras selladas, capucha ajustable y ventilación trasera. Se pliega en su propio bolsillo.
Bring thermal layers (low of 7°C)
Buff
Buff Thermonet
Buff tubular térmico con tecnología Primaloft. Retiene el calor corporal, ultraligero y polivalente: gorro, braga, cinta. Ideal para alta montaña.
Odlo
Odlo Active Warm Eco
Camiseta térmica de manga larga con tejido reciclado y tratamiento antiolor. Regulación térmica activa, ideal como capa base en montaña.
Salomon
Salomon Cross Run Tight
Mallas largas de trail con tejido elástico y transpirable. Cintura ajustable, bolsillo trasero con cremallera. Protección contra el frío y la vegetación.
Salomon
Salomon Cross Warm Glove
Guantes térmicos de running con palma antideslizante y puntas táctiles. Ligeros, cálidos y compatibles con bastones.
Forecast for March 15
Real-time data from Open-Meteo
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
Trail Laxe dos Bolos is a mountain race starting from Caldas de Reis (Pontevedra) that crosses the Xiabre and Santa María ranges in the heart of Galicia’s Rías Baixas. In its 3rd edition, the 43 km distance hosts the 2026 Spanish Short Trail Championship, with World Athletics certification.
The course
Three distances sharing the spirit of the territory: waterfalls, rivers, traditional watermills and mountain trails through native forests.
- Trail 43K — 2300 m of elevation gain crossing the Xiabre and Santa María mountains. Spanish Short Trail Championship with U23, open and masters categories. Four timed segments with prizes for fastest male/female.
- Trail 20K — 1050 m D+ through the Segade and Santa María mountains. Sharing the final kilometres with the 43K, it’s a fun and demanding race scoring in the Galician ranking.
- Trail 8K — 400 m D+ through the most iconic areas: watermills, tunnel and Segade waterfall with a new technical section. Open to U20, U18 and U16 categories.
Laxe dos Bolos
The race takes its name from a megalithic sanctuary discovered in the 20th century but operational for over 5000 years. A stone formation with ritual significance that connects runners with the deep history of the Galician landscape. Find the right shoes for Galicia’s wet, technical terrain in our best trail running shoes for 2026 guide.
Caldas de Reis and the Rías Baixas
Caldas de Reis is a thermal spa town in the province of Pontevedra, a stop on the Portuguese Way to Santiago. Hot springs, Galician cuisine and the proximity to the Rías Baixas make it a destination worth a few extra days before or after the race.
Use our pace calculator to plan your splits for the 43K, and explore more trail races in Galicia.
360 Complete Pack
Trail Laxe dos Bolos 2026 Registration
Inscripción3rd edition of Trail Laxe dos Bolos. The 43K hosts the 2026 Spanish Short Trail Championship.
Browse all inscripciónTips
- • Registration at carreirasgalegas.com until March 10
- • Three pricing tiers: super reduced (until Nov 15), mid (until Jan 15) and standard
- • Registration includes bib, personalised JOMA shirt and backpack
- • The 43K counts for the Spanish Short Trail Championship
Where to stay in Caldas de Reis
AlojamientoCaldas de Reis is a thermal spa town with good accommodation options in the heart of the Rías Baixas.
Browse all alojamientoTips
- • Torre do Río: featured accommodation by the Umia river
- • Caldas de Reis has hotels, rural houses and holiday apartments
- • Vilagarcía de Arousa is 10 minutes away with more options
- • Motorhome parking available in the town centre
Gear for Trail Laxe dos Bolos
MaterialGalician mountains in March: technical terrain with rivers, waterfalls and muddy sections. Rain likely.
Salomon
Salomon Speedcross 6
La zapatilla de trail más versátil de Salomon, ideal para terrenos técnicos y barro. Agarre excepcional con suela Contagrip y amortiguación EnergyCell+.
Salomon
Salomon Bonatti WP
Chaqueta cortavientos impermeable ultraligera (135 g). Costuras selladas, capucha ajustable y ventilación trasera. Se pliega en su propio bolsillo.
Petzl
Petzl Actik Core
Frontal recargable de 600 lúmenes con batería Core incluida. Compatible con pilas AAA. Modo rojo para preservar la visión nocturna. Ideal para ultras con tramos nocturnos.
Tips
- • Grippy trail shoes: the terrain mixes trail, rock and mud
- • Waterproof jacket essential: March in Galicia is unpredictable
- • Headlamp for the 43K starting at 8:30 in March — may still be dark
- • Poles optional but useful for the 2300 m D+ on the long distance
- • Gaiters recommended due to river and stream crossings
Nutrition for Trail Laxe dos Bolos
NutriciónMountain race with aid stations on course. The 43K requires supplementary nutrition autonomy.
Maurten
Maurten Gel 100
Gel de hidrogel con 25g de carbohidratos. La tecnología de hidrogel encapsula los carbohidratos para una absorción sin molestias gástricas. Sabor neutro, sin edulcorantes artificiales. Usado por corredores de élite en maratón y ultra.
226ERS
226ERS Isotonic Drink
Bebida isotónica en polvo de la marca española 226ERS. Aporta carbohidratos, electrolitos y minerales para mantener la hidratación durante el ejercicio. Fórmula con amilopectina para absorción rápida sin molestias digestivas.
Clif Bar
Clif Bar Original Energy Bar
Barrita energética con 40g de carbohidratos y 10g de proteína. Ingredientes orgánicos y sabores naturales. Textura densa, ideal para avituallamientos o secciones tranquilas. Una de las barritas más populares en trail running.
Gourmet Latino
Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet Latino
Bocadillo de guayaba natural en formato individual de 26 g. Alto contenido en vitamina C y carbohidratos de rápida absorción. Textura sólida y envoltorio fácil de abrir, ideal para llevar en carrera. Sabor dulce intenso que aporta energía inmediata sin necesidad de agua.
Tips
- • The 43K has aid stations along the course
- • Carry solid food for the long distance: bars, nuts, sandwich
- • Soft flask or hydration pack essential
- • Electrolytes to prevent cramps in the final kilometres
How to get to Caldas de Reis
TransporteCaldas de Reis is in the Rías Baixas, well connected by train and road.
Browse all transporteTips
- • By train: Vilagarcía de Arousa station, the nearest
- • Santiago de Compostela airport (SCQ) about 30 minutes away
- • Via AP-9 motorway from Vigo (40 min) or Santiago (35 min)
- • Motorhome parking in the town centre
Car rental for Trail Laxe dos Bolos
Alquiler de vehículoGood transport links, but a car gives flexibility to explore the Rías Baixas.
DRIVALIA
DRIVALIA Alquiler de vehículos por Suscripción CarCloud Country Plus
Suscripción de alquiler de vehículos tipo SUV/crossover, ideal para llegar a carreras de montaña por carreteras rurales y pistas forestales.
DRIVALIA
DRIVALIA Alquiler de vehículos por Suscripción CarCloud City
Suscripción de alquiler de vehículos urbanos, perfecta para desplazarte a carreras con buenos accesos por autovía y carretera convencional.
Tips
- • Also available at Vigo or Pontevedra train stations
- • Caldas de Reis is right off the AP-9 motorway, easy access
Sports insurance for mountain trail
SeguroMountain race with technical sections. Sports insurance mandatory to participate.
Browse all seguroTips
- • Federation licence or day insurance mandatory
- • Mountain rescue coverage recommended for the 43K
- • Galician mountain federation or private trail running insurance
Body care for mountain trail
Cuidado corporalTechnical terrain with water, mud and potential chafing. Skin protection and recovery.
Browse all cuidado corporal
Tips
- • Vaseline on friction zones: feet, thighs, armpits
- • Water crossings soak your feet — spare socks and anti-chafe cream
- • Protect nipples with tape or specific plasters
Sun protection for trail in March
Protección solarMarch in Galicia: intermittent sun but UV radiation at altitude.
ISDIN
ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50+
Protector solar facial ultraligero de fase acuosa con SPF 50+. Textura fluida que se absorbe al instante sin dejar residuo graso, ideal para aplicar durante la carrera. Resistente al agua y al sudor.
Sun Bum
Sun Bum Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30
Bálsamo labial con protección solar SPF 30 en formato stick. Hidrata y protege los labios de quemaduras solares, un punto que muchos corredores olvidan. Sabor a coco, sin parabenos.
Tips
- • SPF 50 sunscreen on face and neck even if overcast
- • SPF lip balm for hours of mountain exposure
- • UV radiation is higher at altitude even when temperatures are low
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Trail Laxe dos Bolos 2026?
- March 15, 2026. The 43K starts at 8:30, the 20K at 10:00 and the 8K at 10:15.
- What distances are available?
- Three competitive distances: Trail 43K (2300 m D+), Trail 20K (1050 m D+) and Trail 8K (400 m D+). There's also a 12 km walking route.
- Where does the course go?
- The course crosses the Xiabre and Santa María mountains, passing Segade waterfall, traditional watermills, rivers and the megalithic sanctuary of Laxe dos Bolos.
- How to get to Caldas de Reis?
- By train to Vilagarcía de Arousa (nearest station). By plane, Santiago de Compostela airport is about 30 minutes away. Motorhome parking available in the town centre.
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