Autumn Trail Races 2026 — September, October & November (Page 5)
Autumn is the second great season for trail running in Spain. After the summer break, September kicks off with races where heat eases and forests begin turning ochre and crimson. October and November offer perfect conditions for long distances: mild temperatures, good daylight hours, and firm terrain after the dry summer. It's the preferred time for ultras along the Cantabrian coast, races in Mediterranean natural parks, and the year's final events in the Canary Islands before winter season. If you're looking for races with autumn landscapes, pleasant weather, and fewer crowds than spring, here's your selection with complete Pack 360.
Recommended gear for these races
What runners who've already raced these events carry
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.
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.
New Balance
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
The model breaking into Spain's best-seller charts. Fresh Foam X midsole with a solid balance between cushioning and ground feel, a Vibram Megagrip outsole, and a comfortable last suited to wide feet. A reliable all-rounder for training runs and mountain races of any distance.
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Gear up for the mountains
The right gear makes the difference on race day. Our comparison guides to choose well.
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255 races
Photo: Organisation Trail Les Ermites (official poster)Trail Les Ermites
Ulldemolins
21K (1,255 m D+), 14K Trail and Trek and a 5K Start Trail among the hermitages of Serra de Montsant, on 29 November
Tossal Trail Les Coves
Les Coves de Vinromà
Tossal Trail Les Coves 2026: 15K, 21K in Les Coves de Vinromà (Castellón) on November 29, 2026. Up to ≈600 m of climbing.
Desafío Urbión
Covaleda
37K with 2,600m D+ through the Picos de Urbión and Laguna Negra from Covaleda, Soria
Photo: KimonBerlin / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)Ultra Trail du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Kintzheim
103 km and 4,610 m D+ through Alsace vineyards and castles. 4-5 September 2027.
Photo: ManoSolo13241324 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)L'Infernal Trail des Vosges
Saint-Nabord
5 to 205 km through the Vosges, with night starts. September.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)10 Teiche Marathon Hahnenklee
Hahnenklee
11 September 2027: 42 km marathon (+1,014 m) in the Harz. Registration open until 10 September.
Photo: Papagon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Trail National Côte d'Opale
Wimereux
90 km along the chalk cliffs of the Channel, with Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez as backdrop. A flat ultra you actually remember.
Photo: Thérèse Gaigé / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Trail de la Côte d'Émeraude
Saint-Malo
54 km and 1,200 m D+ along the Saint-Malo coast. 11-12 September 2027.
Photo: Drei Zinnen Alpine Run (official image)Drei Zinnen Alpine Run
Sexten
17.9 km and 1,354 m D+ in the Sexten Dolomites, on 11 September 2027.
Photo: Crono Asperillas OrganizationCrono Asperillas
Casas del Castañar
Mountain time-trial in the Jerte Valley: 14.5 km and 740 m D+, only 150 bibs
FeaturedPhoto: F.cadioli / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Tor des Géants
Courmayeur
330 km and ~24,000 m D+ within 150 hours: the loop of the Aosta Valley, 12-18 September 2027.
Photo: Organisation Grand Raid du FinistèreGrand Raid du Finistère
Telgruc-sur-Mer
166 km and 3,700 m D+ on the GR34 and the Crozon peninsula. 17-18 September 2027.
Photo: Organisation Ultra Trail des Montagnes du JuraUltra Trail des Montagnes du Jura
Métabief
175 km and 7,000 m D+ along the Jura ridges. 1-3 October 2027.
FeaturedPhoto: Damien Dufour / UnsplashUltra Pirineu
Bagà
100K, 54K, and 30K along the Cadí Range in the Catalan Pyrenees
100MElite
Photo: Schwarzwald-MarathonSchwarzwald-Marathon
Bräunlingen
59th edition in 2027: the world's most veteran forest marathon, with +620 m of elevation gain through Black Forest pine woods.
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For your vertical km
Poles, grippy shoes and a light vest for a 1,000 m climb.
- #1 · Best OverallBlack Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#2 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallSalomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a short race
Shoes, socks and sun protection: just what you need to run fast.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#2 · Best OverallCompressport Pro Racing Socks V3.0 TrailView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallISDIN Fusion Water Sunscreen SPF 50+View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a mid-distance race
Shoes, vest and hydration for 21-42 km without suffering.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best OverallSalomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best Gel OverallMaurten Gel 100View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a long race
Vest, headlamp and nutrition for all those hours in the mountains.
- #1 · Best OverallSalomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)- #3 · Best Gel OverallMaurten Gel 100View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For your ultra
A watch with battery to spare, a powerful headlamp and poles: the gear that can't fail.
#1 · Best OverallCoros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)- #2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best OverallBlack Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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September2027
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Desafío Urbión
Covaleda · Castile and Leon
37 · 16.5 · 6 kmAdvanced
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Coros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →Ultra Trail du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Kintzheim · Grand Est
103 · 56 · 26 kmAdvanced
L'Infernal Trail des Vosges
Saint-Nabord · Grand Est
205 · 132 · 105 kmAdvanced
10 Teiche Marathon Hahnenklee
Hahnenklee · Lower Saxony
42.2 · 21.1 · 11 kmIntermediate
Trail National Côte d'Opale
Wimereux · Hauts-de-France
90 · 62 · 42 kmAdvanced
Trail de la Côte d'Émeraude
Saint-Malo · Brittany
54 · 32 kmIntermediate
Drei Zinnen Alpine Run
Sexten · Trentino-South Tyrol
17.9 kmIntermediate
Crono Asperillas
Casas del Castañar · Extremadura
14.5 · 5.5 kmIntermediate
Tor des Géants
Courmayeur · Aosta Valley
330 kmElite
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →Grand Raid du Finistère
Telgruc-sur-Mer · Brittany
166 · 92 · 56 kmAdvanced
October2027
3Ultra Trail des Montagnes du Jura
Métabief · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
175 · 105 · 75 kmElite
Ultra Pirineu
Bagà · Catalonia
100 · 54 · 30 kmElite
Schwarzwald-Marathon
Bräunlingen · Baden-Württemberg
42.2 · 21.1 · 10 kmIntermediate