Beginner Trail Races in Spain 2026 (Page 3)
Thinking about your first trail race? You don't need to start with a 100 km ultra through the Pyrenees. Spain has dozens of mountain races designed for runners making the leap from road running or looking for manageable distances in a natural setting. We've selected races with beginner and intermediate difficulty: well-marked courses, progressive elevation gain, and distances ranging from 10 km to the mountain marathon. Many of them offer shorter distances within the same event, so you can try without commitment. Each race comes with its complete Pack 360 — everything you need from registration to gear, accommodation, and race-day nutrition. Your first mountain is waiting.
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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256 races
Photo: ArthurMcGill / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Rursee-Marathon
Simmerath-Einruhr
8 November 2026: marathon and 52 km ultra among the lakes and forests of Eifel National Park, the perfect season finale.

CxM de la Rosquilla
Alhama de Almería
CxM de la Rosquilla 2026: 12K, 25K in Alhama de Almería (Almería) on November 8, 2026. Up to ≈1350 m of climbing.
Photo: Trail SieroTrail Siero
Pola de Siero
25K and 1,050m of climbing from Pola de Siero to Cerro Gavio, the municipality's highest point
Photo: Organisation Trail El TanqueTrail El Tanque
El Tanque
Two routes, 21 and 11 km, on 8 November through Canary pine forest and the volcanic Chinyero area.
Photo: Organisation Cursa de la RatafiaCursa de la Ratafia
Santa Coloma de Farners
Cursa de la Ratafia in Santa Coloma de Farners on 8 November: Cursa 15K (15 km, 550 m D+), Marxa popular (9 km)

Cursa Montanyans
Sant Marçal
Cursa Montanyans 2026: Cursa 15K, Cursa 21K in Sant Marçal (Barcelona) on November 8, 2026. Up to ≈625 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Cursarroca (official poster)Cursarroca
Sant Martí Sarroca
Cursarroca 2026: Run 12.8K and Walk 10.6K in Sant Martí Sarroca (Barcelona), 8 November
Photo: La Pota Roja CervellóLa Pota Roja Cervelló
Cervelló, Barcelona
42K, 24K, 14K, and 8K through the trails around Cervelló, less than an hour from Barcelona
Photo: Organisation Bèrnia Moscatell TrailBèrnia Moscatell Trail
Xaló
21K (+1.150 m) on Sunday, 8 November in Xaló
Photo: CarlosVdeHabsburgo (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)La Pretoriana
Tomares
La Pretoriana — a popular 50K ultramarathon between Aznalcázar and Tomares, with a 9-hour cutoff
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)Paleotrail Loarre
Loarre
Quebrantahuevos 21K (1,000 m D+) and Trepadinos 13K across the Sierra de Loarre, between dinosaurs and a Romanesque castle

Bimbache Trail Valverde
Valverde
Bimbache Trail Valverde 2026: Mini 13K, Media 22K, Larga 32K in Valverde (El Hierro) on November 14, 2026. Up to ≈1400 m of climbing.
Photo: Entremontañas Paralelo 28Entremontañas Paralelo 28
La Aldea de San Nicolás, Gran Canaria
Skyrunning in Gran Canaria: 24K with 1,185m D+ through the Biosphere Reserve of La Aldea
Photo: Organisation Alustante Trail (official poster)III Alustante Trail de las Hojas Rojas
Alustante
17K (517m gain) and 9K (246m gain) autumn trail in Alustante, Guadalajara
Photo: Organisation Subida al Castillo de PortezueloSubida al Castillo de Portezuelo
Portezuelo
Subida al Castillo de Portezuelo: Subida 19K / Mini Subida 8K in Portezuelo on November 14, 2026, with up to 700 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation MoralTrailMoralTrail
Moralzarzal
Main route of 16.46 km +940 m and 2 options in Moralzarzal on 14 November 2026.
Photo: Club Deportivo Urbasa (official poster)XII Cross El Arriero
Eulate
12th Cross El Arriero: 11 leg-breaking km beside Urbasa and Andía, 200 places and a finish-line lunch
Photo: Lodosa Trail organisationII Lodosa Trail
Lodosa
Lodosa Trail 2026: 16 km with 600 m D+ and 8 km with 250 m D+ through the hills of Navarre's Ebro valley, from €15
Photo: Galar Trail / Cendea de GalarLarreak Bizirik Cross Nocturno
Olaz (Cendea de Galar)
6 km headlamp night cross on 14 November in Olaz: bonfires, meadows and only 150 bibs

CxM Castillo de la Calahorra
La Calahorra
CxM Castillo de la Calahorra 2026: 15K, 24K in La Calahorra (Granada) on November 15, 2026. Up to ≈850 m of climbing.

CxM Nico Molina Sierra Dúrcal
Dúrcal
CxM Nico Molina Sierra Dúrcal 2026: 11,5K, 23,7K in Dúrcal (Granada) on November 15, 2026. Up to ≈1350 m of climbing.

Vulcan Race
Garachico
Vulcan Race 2026: 10K, 21K in Garachico (Tenerife) on November 15, 2026. Up to ≈1362 m of climbing.
Photo: Richard Mortel (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0)CMG Transgavarres
Girona
Transgavarres 50K (+1,600 m), Trail 21K and Express 13K through the Gavarres on 15 November 2026
Photo: Organisation Historic Trail Calafell (official poster)Historic Trail Calafell
Calafell
Historic Trail Calafell 2026: Long run 18K, Short run 10K and Popular walk 10K in Calafell (Tarragona), 15 November
Photo: Organisation VandekamesVandekames
Vandellòs
Four circuits from 7 to 30 km (up to +1,256 m) in Vandellòs on 15 November 2026
Photo: Organisation Volta a la FoiaVolta a la Foia
Castalla
Volta a la Foia: 27,5K in Castalla on November 15, 2026, with up to 1300 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation La Hoya TrailLa Hoya Trail
La Hoya
La Hoya Trail: 26K Extreme / 14K Sprint / Open 11K / Mini Trail 4,5K in La Hoya on November 15, 2026, with up to 1500 m of climbing.
Photo: Iturbero Korrikalari TaldeaIturbero Trail
Lumbier
10.5 km and 550 m D+ by the Lumbier Gorge on 15 November 2026: short, punchy and just €17
Photo: RockTheSportTxulato Trail Zambrana
Zambrana
First edition: 26.75K (1,019m D+) and 12.9K (491m D+) through the four villages of Zambrana, in Álava
Photo: Organisation Ecomaratón de Montaña La DonairaEcomaratón de Montaña La Donaira
El Gastor
Ecomaratón de Montaña La Donaira: Trail 25K / Trail 15K in El Gastor on November 21, 2026, with up to 1250 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Pujada als PlansPujada als Plans
Alcoi
Pujada als Plans in Alcoi on 21 November: Trail 35K (35 km, 1,500 m D+), Trail 16K (16 km, 720 m D+)
Photo: Organisation Trail do TregaTrail do Trega
A Guarda
Main route of 18 km +900 m and 2 options in A Guarda on 21 November 2026.

Anibal Race
Santo Ángel
Anibal Race 2026: 16K, 26K in Santo Ángel (Murcia) on November 21, 2026. Up to ≈1000 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Bizkaia Kopa Trail · Larrabetzu (official poster)Bizkaia Kopa Trail · Larrabetzu
Larrabetzu
Bizkaia Kopa Trail · Larrabetzu 2026: Trail 20K, Short trail 10K and Mountain walk 20K in Larrabetzu (Bizkaia), 21 November
Photo: kuhnmi / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)Gran Trail dell'Etna
Ragalna
42 km and 1,960 m D+ over lava and forest on Etna: edition of 22 November 2026.
Photo: Organisation Geoparque Trail Fonelas (official poster)Geoparque Trail Fonelas
Fonelas
Geoparque Trail Fonelas 2026: Trail 21K, Mini trail 12K and Hiking 12K in Fonelas (Granada), 22 November
Photo: Organisation Trail Mularroya (official poster)Trail Mularroya
La Almunia de Doña Godina
20th Trail Mularroya: 24K (797 m D+) and 14K (372 m D+) between Alpartir and La Almunia, with a hiking walk
Photo: Zarateman, Wikimedia Commons (CC0)Trail Salas – Virgen del Viso
Salas
13.6K with Camino Primitivo sections and an 8K walk, on 22 November 2026
Photo: Organisation Trail Tres Cerros PalentinosTrail Tres Cerros Palentinos
Palencia
Three hills, 12 km and about 400 m of climbing at the gates of Palencia.
Photo: Organisation Gualba TrailGualba Trail
Gualba
21K with +1,300 m, Speed Trail and Walk Trail in Gualba (Montseny) on 22 November 2026
Photo: Organisation Amics de la Cursa i la MuntanyaTrail Popular d'Hivern de Sant Climent
Sant Climent de Llobregat
11K trail (465m D+) and 7.5K walk (300m D+) in Sant Climent de Llobregat, with children's races
Photo: Organisation Trail Senglars · La Mola Extrem (official poster)Trail Senglars · La Mola Extrem
Favara
Trail Senglars · La Mola Extrem 2026: La Mola Extrem 21.6K in Favara (Valencia), 28 November

CxM Sierra Albarracín
El Bosque
CxM Sierra Albarracín 2026: 15K, 24K in El Bosque (Cádiz) on November 29, 2026. Up to ≈1400 m of climbing.

Ariño Trail de Vuelta por la Mina
Ariño
Ariño Trail de Vuelta por la Mina 2026: 14K, 24K in Ariño (Teruel) on November 29, 2026. Up to ≈950 m of climbing.
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.
Photo: Ayuntamiento de Candamo / Asturias Sport&NatureTrail La Degollada de Candamo
Candamo
14K and 850 m D+ in the heart of Candamo, on 5 December 2026
Photo: Jordi Santacana FotografiaImperial Tarraco Trail
Tarragona
26K and 13K trail between sea and mountain through Roman Tarragona, on December 5
Photo: Adltbc92 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Trail du Cap Sicié
Six-Fours-les-Plages
27 km and 1,000 m D+ above Mediterranean cliffs on 6 December 2026: a winter trail next to Toulon.
Photo: La Cizur GaresLa Cizur Gares I Trail
Cizur Menor
21 km along the Navarrese Camino de Santiago, crossing the Alto del Perdón before finishing in Puente la Reina/Gares
Photo: Organisation Cursa Camí Reial (official poster)Cursa Camí Reial
Ferreries
Trail along Menorca's historic Camí Reial: 25 km and 12 km, 12 December, from €15
Photo: Organisation Soxoguti ErronkaSoxoguti Erronka
Artziniega
Artziniega, 12 December: 18 km with +900 m or 12 km with +600 m through the Ayala hills.
Photo: Thibaud07 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Trail d'Annonay
Annonay
15 km and 440 m D+ on 13 December 2026 in Annonay (Ardèche): an accessible winter trail for every level.

Trail Ciudad del Cobre – Sierra de Gerena
Gerena
Trail Ciudad del Cobre – Sierra de Gerena 2026: 13K, 21K in Gerena (Sevilla) on December 13, 2026. Up to ≈700 m of climbing.
Photo: Ramón Noriega (CC BY 2.5)XIII Trail Villacabra
Villaviciosa
Winter trail in Villaviciosa (Asturias) with 27K, 20K and 11K: mud, forest and cider, on 13 December 2026

Cursa de Muntanya La Neorural
Santa Maria de Martorelles
Cursa de Muntanya La Neorural 2026: 25K in Santa Maria de Martorelles (Barcelona) on December 13, 2026. Up to ≈1000 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Cursa Trail La Riera de Gaià (official poster)Cursa Trail La Riera de Gaià
La Riera de Gaià
Cursa Trail La Riera de Gaià 2026: Long trail 20K, Express trail 8.6K and Walk 13K in La Riera de Gaià (Tarragona), 13 December
Photo: Organisation Cursa Tombatossals (official poster)Cursa Tombatossals
Castellón de la Plana
Cursa Tombatossals 2026: Tombatossals 21K and Minitomba 11K in Castellón de la Plana (Castellón), 13 December
Photo: Organisation Modúver Trail Xeresa (official poster)Modúver Trail Xeresa
Xeresa
Modúver Trail Xeresa 2026: Trail 21.6K and Sprint Trail 14.8K in Xeresa (Valencia), 13 December
Photo: Organisation Trail Castellnovo (official poster)Trail Castellnovo
Castellnovo
Trail Castellnovo 2026: Trail 21K and Short trail 10K in Castellnovo (Castellón), 13 December
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Rursee-Marathon
Simmerath-Einruhr · North Rhine-Westphalia
52 · 42.2 · 16.5 kmIntermediate

CxM de la Rosquilla
Alhama de Almería · Andalusia
12 · 25 kmIntermediate

Trail Siero
Pola de Siero · Asturias
25 · 25 · 11.5 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
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Trail El Tanque
El Tanque · Canary Islands
21 · 11 kmIntermediate

Cursa de la Ratafia
Santa Coloma de Farners · Catalonia
15 · 9 kmIntermediate

Cursa Montanyans
Sant Marçal · Catalonia
15 · 21 kmIntermediate

Cursarroca
Sant Martí Sarroca · Catalonia
12.8 · 10.6 kmBeginner

La Pota Roja Cervelló
Cervelló, Barcelona · Catalonia
42 · 24 · 14 kmIntermediate

Bèrnia Moscatell Trail
Xaló · Valencian Community
21 · 15 kmIntermediate

La Pretoriana
Tomares · Andalusia
50 · 33 kmIntermediate

Paleotrail Loarre
Loarre · Aragon
21 · 13 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Bimbache Trail Valverde
Valverde · Canary Islands
13 · 22 · 32 kmIntermediate

Entremontañas Paralelo 28
La Aldea de San Nicolás, Gran Canaria · Canary Islands
24 · 16 · 11 kmIntermediate

III Alustante Trail de las Hojas Rojas
Alustante · Castile-La Mancha
17 · 9 kmIntermediate

Subida al Castillo de Portezuelo
Portezuelo · Extremadura
19 · 8 kmIntermediate

MoralTrail
Moralzarzal · Community of Madrid
16.5 · 9.5 kmIntermediate

XII Cross El Arriero
Eulate · Navarre
11 kmIntermediate

II Lodosa Trail
Lodosa · Navarre
16 · 8 kmIntermediate

Larreak Bizirik Cross Nocturno
Olaz (Cendea de Galar) · Navarre
6 kmBeginner
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Black Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
CxM Castillo de la Calahorra
La Calahorra · Andalusia
15 · 24 kmIntermediate

CxM Nico Molina Sierra Dúrcal
Dúrcal · Andalusia
11.5 · 23.7 kmIntermediate

Vulcan Race
Garachico · Canary Islands
10 · 21 kmIntermediate

CMG Transgavarres
Girona · Catalonia
50.3 · 21 · 13 kmIntermediate

Historic Trail Calafell
Calafell · Catalonia
18 · 10 · 10 kmIntermediate

Vandekames
Vandellòs · Catalonia
30 · 18.3 · 12.3 kmIntermediate

Volta a la Foia
Castalla · Valencian Community
27.5 kmIntermediate

La Hoya Trail
La Hoya · Region of Murcia
26 · 14 · 11 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Iturbero Trail
Lumbier · Navarre
10.5 kmIntermediate

Txulato Trail Zambrana
Zambrana · Basque Country
26.8 · 12.9 kmIntermediate

Ecomaratón de Montaña La Donaira
El Gastor · Andalusia
25 · 15 kmIntermediate

Pujada als Plans
Alcoi · Valencian Community
35 · 16 kmIntermediate

Trail do Trega
A Guarda · Galicia
18 · 12 kmIntermediate

Anibal Race
Santo Ángel · Region of Murcia
16 · 26 kmIntermediate

Bizkaia Kopa Trail · Larrabetzu
Larrabetzu · Basque Country
20 · 10 · 20 kmIntermediate

Gran Trail dell'Etna
Ragalna · Sicily
42 · 18 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Coros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Geoparque Trail Fonelas
Fonelas · Andalusia
21 · 12 · 12 kmIntermediate

Trail Mularroya
La Almunia de Doña Godina · Aragon
24 · 14 · 14 kmIntermediate

Trail Salas – Virgen del Viso
Salas · Asturias
13.6 · 8 kmIntermediate

Trail Tres Cerros Palentinos
Palencia · Castile and Leon
12 · 10 · 7 kmBeginner

Gualba Trail
Gualba · Catalonia
21 kmIntermediate

Trail Popular d'Hivern de Sant Climent
Sant Climent de Llobregat · Catalonia
11 · 7.5 kmBeginner

Trail Senglars · La Mola Extrem
Favara · Valencian Community
21.6 kmIntermediate

CxM Sierra Albarracín
El Bosque · Andalusia
15 · 24 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Ariño Trail de Vuelta por la Mina
Ariño · Aragon
14 · 24 kmIntermediate

Trail Les Ermites
Ulldemolins · Catalonia
21 · 14 · 14 kmIntermediate

Tossal Trail Les Coves
Les Coves de Vinromà · Valencian Community
15 · 21 kmIntermediate
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Trail La Degollada de Candamo
Candamo · Asturias
14 kmIntermediate

Imperial Tarraco Trail
Tarragona · Catalonia
26 · 13 · 12 kmIntermediate

Trail du Cap Sicié
Six-Fours-les-Plages · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
27 · 14 kmIntermediate

La Cizur Gares I Trail
Cizur Menor · Navarre
21 kmIntermediate

Cursa Camí Reial
Ferreries · Balearic Islands
25 · 12 kmIntermediate

Soxoguti Erronka
Artziniega · Basque Country
18 · 12 kmIntermediate

Trail d'Annonay
Annonay · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
15 · 10 · 3 kmBeginner

Trail Ciudad del Cobre – Sierra de Gerena
Gerena · Andalusia
13 · 21 kmBeginner

XIII Trail Villacabra
Villaviciosa · Asturias
27 · 20 · 11 kmIntermediate

Cursa de Muntanya La Neorural
Santa Maria de Martorelles · Catalonia
25 kmIntermediate

Cursa Trail La Riera de Gaià
La Riera de Gaià · Catalonia
20 · 8.6 · 13 kmIntermediate

Cursa Tombatossals
Castellón de la Plana · Valencian Community
21 · 11 kmIntermediate

Modúver Trail Xeresa
Xeresa · Valencian Community
21.6 · 14.8 kmIntermediate

Trail Castellnovo
Castellnovo · Valencian Community
21 · 10 kmIntermediate















