Beginner Trail Races in Spain 2026 (Page 4)
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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The right gear makes the difference on race day. Our comparison guides to choose well.
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256 races
Photo: 19Tarrestnom65 (CC BY-SA 4.0)Trail Dos Aguas – Subida al Pico del Ave
Dos Aguas
21K and 1,250 m D+ up to Pico del Ave, on 13 December in Dos Aguas (Valencia)
Photo: Organisation Trail Serra d'Oltà · Calp (official poster)Trail Serra d'Oltà · Calp
Calp
Trail Serra d'Oltà · Calp 2026: MM Oltà 22K, Sprint 14K and Marxa la Mola 14K in Calp (Alicante), 13 December
Photo: Organisation Trail Trincheras XYZ (official poster)Trail Trincheras XYZ
Jérica
Trail Trincheras XYZ 2026: Route Z 28K, Route Y 19K and Route W 18K in Jérica (Castellón), 19 December
Photo: Organisation TRAMUVA · Trail Muntanya de Vallada (official poster)TRAMUVA · Trail Muntanya de Vallada
Vallada
TRAMUVA · Trail Muntanya de Vallada 2026: Trail 22K and Sprint Trail 10K in Vallada (Valencia), 19 December
Photo: Organisation SansilbestrailSansilbestrail
Zubiri
Christmas-season trail in Zubiri: 20 km with 1,000 m D+ or 8 km with 300 m D+, on 19 December 2026
Photo: Organisation Bizkaia Kopa Trail · Zamudio (official poster)Bizkaia Kopa Trail · Zamudio
Zamudio
Bizkaia Kopa Trail · Zamudio 2026: Trail 20K, Short trail 10K and Mountain walk 20K in Zamudio (Bizkaia), 19 December
Photo: Organisation Garafía Navidad TrailGarafía Navidad Trail
Garafía
Garafía Navidad Trail: 21K / 10K in Garafía on December 20, 2026, with up to 1000 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Cursa de Nadal Colldejou (official poster)Cursa de Nadal – Trail Colldejou
Colldejou
21K trail (1,385 m D+), 12K, 12K trek and 5K Start Trail on 20 December on the Mola de Colldejou, with a festive spirit
Photo: Organisation Carrera por Montaña Serra del Coto (official poster)Carrera por Montaña Serra del Coto
Monòver
Carrera por Montaña Serra del Coto 2026: Trail 23K and Trail and walk 14K in Monòver (Alicante), 20 December
Photo: Organisation Trail Zoquetes (official poster)Trail Zoquetes
Alcorisa
Trail Zoquetes 2027: Morrón de Viñas 36K, Barranco del Agua 22.5K and Las Zetas 14K in Alcorisa (Teruel), 9 January

CxM Trail Alhaurín de la Torre
Alhaurín de la Torre
CxM Trail Alhaurín de la Torre 2027: 12,6K, 25,8K in Alhaurín de la Torre (Málaga) on January 10, 2027. Up to ≈1100 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Tenerguera Trail (official poster)Tenerguera Trail
Santiago del Teide
Tenerguera Trail 2027: Tenerguera Trail 8K in Santiago del Teide (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), 10 January
Photo: Organisation Cursa Mar i Murtra (official poster)Cursa Mar i Murtra
Blanes
Cursa Mar i Murtra 2027: Trail 17K and Trail 9K in Blanes (Girona), 10 January
Photo: Organisation Serralades de Barxeta MABUSerralades de Barxeta MABU
Barxeta
42 km mountain marathon with 2,200 m of climbing in the Barxeta ranges, plus three shorter routes.

CxM Zafra
Zafra
CxM Zafra 2027: 16K, 27K in Zafra (Badajoz) on January 17, 2027. Up to ≈1300 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Trail dels Fars (official poster)Trail dels Fars
Ciutadella de Menorca
46 km trail from the Cavalleria Lighthouse to Ciutadella, with 21K and 12K, on 24 January 2027
Photo: Organisation Trail Álora Monte HachoTrail Álora Monte Hacho
Álora
Trail Álora Monte Hacho: Monte Hacho 23K / Monte Hacho 13K in Álora on January 30, 2027, with up to 1200 m of climbing.

Trail La Pólvora Cantoria
Cantoria
Trail La Pólvora Cantoria 2027: 14K, 24K in Cantoria (Almería) on January 31, 2027. Up to ≈1160 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Marxa Castells Altafulla - Baix Gaià (official poster)Marxa Castells Altafulla - Baix Gaià
Altafulla
Marxa Castells Altafulla - Baix Gaià 2027: Trail 26K, Trail 16K and Marxa 26K in Altafulla (Tarragona), 31 January
Photo: Organisation Mitja Marató Ocaive (official poster)Mitja Marató Ocaive
Pedreguer
Mitja Marató Ocaive 2027: Mitja Marató Ocaive 22K in Pedreguer (Alicante), 7 February

Trail Montes de Málaga
Málaga
Trail Montes de Málaga 2027: 9K, 12K, 21K in Málaga (Málaga) on February 14, 2027. Up to ≈1125 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Gegant de Pedra (official poster)Gegant de Pedra
Ondara
Gegant de Pedra 2027: Gegant de Pedra 20K in Ondara (Alicante), 14 February
Photo: Organisation Trail Gijón (official poster)Trail Gijón
Gijón
Trail Gijón 2027: Trail 26K, Trail Mediano 19.5K and Short trail 11.5K in Gijón (Asturias), 19 February
Photo: Organisation BurruTrailBurruTrail
Villarino de los Aires
22K with 1,200 m of climb in the Arribes del Duero plus a 13K minitrail on 20 February 2027
Photo: Organisation Trail MoixentTrail de Moixent
Moixent
21 km and 1100 m D+ through the hills of Moixent, on 20 February 2027 in La Costera (Valencia)
Photo: Organisation C.T.T. Trail (official poster)C.T.T. Trail
Tarragona
C.T.T. Trail 2027: Cala Romana Trail 22K, Tarraco Trail 10K and Walk 10K in Tarragona (Tarragona), 21 February

Larrate Trail
Carcastillo
Larrate Trail 2027: 11K, 14K, 21K in Carcastillo (Navarra) on February 21, 2027. Up to ≈700 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Atzavares Trail (official poster)Atzavares Trail
Orba
Atzavares Trail 2027: Trail 24K and Sprint 14K in Orba (Alicante), 27 February

Ogro Trail
Autol
Ogro Trail 2027: 5,8K, Ogrito 18K, 28K in Autol (La Rioja) on February 28, 2027. Up to ≈1300 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Trail La CebreraXIII Trail La Cebrera
El Barraco
28K long trail (1,400 m D+), 14K short trail and 6K Cross on the La Cebrera trails in El Barraco
Photo: Isasa Trail XtremIsasa Trail Xtrem
Arnedo
46K, 23K and 16K through the trails of Arnedo, La Rioja's shoe-making capital
Photo: Organisation Trail Fuentealta Vilaflor (official poster)Trail Fuentealta Vilaflor
Vilaflor de Chasna
Trail Fuentealta Vilaflor 2027: Trail 29.2K, Trail 21K and Short trail 12K in Vilaflor de Chasna (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), 12 March

KME Kolaziño Mendi Eguna
Bedia
KME Kolaziño Mendi Eguna 2027: 13K, 17K, 24K in Bedia (Bizkaia) on March 13, 2027. Up to ≈1700 m of climbing.
Photo: Trail Villa de la Sidra organisersTrail Villa de la Sidra – Les Praeres
Nava
25 km and 1,200 m D+ through the Peñamayor range, finishing in the cider town · 5th edition, 14 March 2027
Photo: Organisation Onil Trails (official poster)Onil Trails
Onil
Onil Trails 2027: Trail 25K, Trail Onil 14K and Trail walk Onil 14K in Onil (Alicante), 14 March
Photo: Organisation Amurrio Trail LasterketaAmurrio Trail Lasterketa
Amurrio
Two routes through the Amurrio hills: 32.5 km with 1,596 m of climbing and 13.5 km with 630 m, with limited places.
FeaturedPhoto: EcoTrail Paris (web oficial)EcoTrail Paris
Rambouillet
Trail races from 10 to 120 km through the forests around Paris, finishing at the Eiffel Tower. 20-21 March 2027.
Photo: Trail del Tamburieḷḷo organisationVII Trail del Tamburieḷḷo
Setienes (Luarca)
22K with 1,200 m D+ and 10K with 500 m D+ in Setienes (Luarca), 20 March 2027

Nájera Xtrem Cuna de Reyes
Nájera
Nájera Xtrem Cuna de Reyes 2027: 14K, 21K in Nájera (La Rioja) on March 20, 2027. Up to ≈1000 m of climbing.
Photo: Saiz PhotographyJurramendi 360
Ayegui
Three distances through Montejurra in the heart of Navarra: 45K, 25K and 12K
Photo: Organisation Pego Trail (official poster)Pego Trail
Pego
Pego Trail 2027: Trail 20K in Pego (Alicante), 21 March

Utrillas Carbón Trail “Desafío Minero”
Utrillas
Utrillas Carbón Trail “Desafío Minero” 2027: 10K, 15K, 24K in Utrillas (Teruel) on April 3, 2027. Up to ≈1100 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Gubbio Trail Città di PietraGubbio Trail Città di Pietra
Gubbio
53 km and 2,500 m D+ among the medieval stones of Gubbio. 10 April 2027.

Xtrail Series Run Òrrius
Òrrius
21K, 15K and 10K through the Serralada del Litoral from Òrrius (Barcelona)
Photo: Organisation Camí dels Bandolers (official poster)Camí dels Bandolers
Senija
Camí dels Bandolers 2027: Camí dels Bandolers 22.7K in Senija (Alicante), 11 April
Photo: Juan Luis PérezFoncea Trail
Foncea
Trail running through the Obarenes Mountains in La Rioja: 20K and 13.5K in a Natura 2000 area
Photo: Basotxerri / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Ultra Trail Sierra de Aracena
Aracena
25K, 62K in Aracena (Huelva), 2027
Photo: Trail Valle de SamuñoTrail Valle de Samuño
Langreo
13K, 22K and 35K (two stages) through the Valle de Samuño, 17-18 April 2027

CxM La Sabina Milenaria
Chirivel
CxM La Sabina Milenaria 2027: 16K, 25K in Chirivel (Almería) on April 18, 2027. Up to ≈1500 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Sherry MaratónSherry Maratón
Jerez de la Frontera
42 km through Jerez vineyards, with half marathon and short option, on 18 April 2027

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: M(e)ister Eiskalt / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Rab GaPa Trail
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
24 April 2027: 10, 20 and 26 km in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Registration open since 7 July 2026.
Photo: Der Wolf im Wald / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 DE)Hermannslauf
Detmold
55th edition on 25 April 2027: 31.1 km of forest from the Hermannsdenkmal to the Sparrenburg, one of Germany's biggest trail races.
Photo: Organisation Trail Almendros y Volcanes (official poster)Trail Almendros y Volcanes
Santiago del Teide
Trail Almendros y Volcanes 2027: Trail 21K, Short trail 14K and Short trail 7K in Santiago del Teide (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), 25 April

La Transpineda
Pineda de la Sierra
La Transpineda 2027: 10K, 32K in Pineda de la Sierra (Burgos) on May 1, 2027. Up to ≈1000 m of climbing.
Photo: Organisation Périgord Grand TrailPérigord Grand Trail
Lalinde
90 km and 2,400 m D+ through the Périgord. 8 May 2027.
Photo: Official event websiteTrail de la Primavera
Confrides
24K, 43K in Confrides (Alicante), 2027
Photo: Official event websiteDomusa Teknik 40 MLK
Azpeitia
40 MLK in Azpeitia (Gipuzkoa), 2027
Photo: Lucas Destrem / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps
Ambazac
32 km and 1,216 m of climbing in the Monts d'Ambazac, with one of France's biggest trail parties. The best place to start racing in France.
Photo: Web oficial del eventoLeguas de la Alpujarra
Pampaneira
XII Leguas 65K, XX Leguas 106K and XXR relays in the Alpujarra, 15 May 2027
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Shoes, vest and hydration for 21-42 km without suffering.
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Vest, headlamp and nutrition for all those hours in the mountains.
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A watch with battery to spare, a powerful headlamp and poles: the gear that can't fail.
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Trail Dos Aguas – Subida al Pico del Ave
Dos Aguas · Valencian Community
11 · 21 kmIntermediate

Trail Serra d'Oltà · Calp
Calp · Valencian Community
22 · 14 · 14 kmIntermediate

Trail Trincheras XYZ
Jérica · Valencian Community
28 · 19 · 18 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Coros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
TRAMUVA · Trail Muntanya de Vallada
Vallada · Valencian Community
22 · 10 kmIntermediate

Sansilbestrail
Zubiri · Navarre
20 · 8 kmIntermediate

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

Garafía Navidad Trail
Garafía · Canary Islands
21 · 10 kmIntermediate

Cursa de Nadal – Trail Colldejou
Colldejou · Catalonia
21.5 · 12.2 · 12.2 kmIntermediate

Carrera por Montaña Serra del Coto
Monòver · Valencian Community
23 · 14 kmIntermediate
January2027
10
Trail Zoquetes
Alcorisa · Aragon
36 · 22.5 · 14 kmIntermediate

CxM Trail Alhaurín de la Torre
Alhaurín de la Torre · Andalusia
12.6 · 25.8 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Tenerguera Trail
Santiago del Teide · Canary Islands
8 kmBeginner

Cursa Mar i Murtra
Blanes · Catalonia
17 · 9 kmBeginner

Serralades de Barxeta MABU
Barxeta · Valencian Community
42 · 21 · 12 kmIntermediate

CxM Zafra
Zafra · Extremadura
16 · 27 kmBeginner

Trail dels Fars
Ciutadella de Menorca · Balearic Islands
46 · 21 · 12 kmIntermediate

Trail Álora Monte Hacho
Álora · Andalusia
23 · 13 kmIntermediate

Trail La Pólvora Cantoria
Cantoria · Andalusia
14 · 24 kmIntermediate

Marxa Castells Altafulla - Baix Gaià
Altafulla · Catalonia
26 · 16 · 26 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Black Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →February2027
10
Mitja Marató Ocaive
Pedreguer · Valencian Community
22 kmIntermediate

Trail Montes de Málaga
Málaga · Andalusia
9 · 12 · 21 kmIntermediate

Gegant de Pedra
Ondara · Valencian Community
20 kmIntermediate

Trail Gijón
Gijón · Asturias
26 · 19.5 · 11.5 kmIntermediate

BurruTrail
Villarino de los Aires · Castile and Leon
22 · 13 kmIntermediate

Trail de Moixent
Moixent · Valencian Community
22 · 11.5 kmIntermediate

C.T.T. Trail
Tarragona · Catalonia
22 · 10 · 10 kmIntermediate

Larrate Trail
Carcastillo · Navarre
11 · 14 · 21 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Atzavares Trail
Orba · Valencian Community
24 · 14 kmIntermediate

Ogro Trail
Autol · La Rioja
5.8 · 18 · 28 kmIntermediate
March2027
12
XIII Trail La Cebrera
El Barraco · Castile and Leon
28 · 14 · 6 kmIntermediate

Isasa Trail Xtrem
Arnedo · La Rioja
46 · 23 · 16 kmIntermediate

Trail Fuentealta Vilaflor
Vilaflor de Chasna · Canary Islands
29.2 · 21 · 12 kmIntermediate

KME Kolaziño Mendi Eguna
Bedia · Basque Country
13.4 · 17 · 24 kmIntermediate

Trail Villa de la Sidra – Les Praeres
Nava · Asturias
25 kmIntermediate

Onil Trails
Onil · Valencian Community
25 · 14 · 14 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Coros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Amurrio Trail Lasterketa
Amurrio · Basque Country
32.5 · 13.5 kmIntermediate

EcoTrail Paris
Rambouillet · Île-de-France
120 · 80 · 45 kmIntermediate

VII Trail del Tamburieḷḷo
Setienes (Luarca) · Asturias
22 · 10 kmIntermediate

Nájera Xtrem Cuna de Reyes
Nájera · La Rioja
14 · 21 kmIntermediate

Jurramendi 360
Ayegui · Navarre
45 · 25 · 12 kmIntermediate

Pego Trail
Pego · Valencian Community
20 kmIntermediate
April2027
13
Utrillas Carbón Trail “Desafío Minero”
Utrillas · Aragon
10 · 15 · 24 kmIntermediate

Gubbio Trail Città di Pietra
Gubbio · Umbria
53 · 25 · 10 kmIntermediate
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Xtrail Series Run Òrrius
Òrrius · Catalonia
21 · 15 · 10 kmIntermediate

Camí dels Bandolers
Senija · Valencian Community
22.7 kmIntermediate

Foncea Trail
Foncea · La Rioja
20 · 13.5 kmIntermediate

Ultra Trail Sierra de Aracena
Aracena · Andalusia
25 · 62 kmIntermediate

Trail Valle de Samuño
Langreo · Asturias
13 · 22 · 35 kmIntermediate

CxM La Sabina Milenaria
Chirivel · Andalusia
16 · 25 kmIntermediate

Sherry Maratón
Jerez de la Frontera · Andalusia
42.2 · 21 · 14 kmIntermediate

Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
Jerte, Cáceres · Extremadura
26 kmIntermediate

Rab GaPa Trail
Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Bavaria
26 · 20 · 10 kmIntermediate

Hermannslauf
Detmold · North Rhine-Westphalia
31.1 kmIntermediate

Trail Almendros y Volcanes
Santiago del Teide · Canary Islands
21 · 14 · 7 kmIntermediate
May2027
6
La Transpineda
Pineda de la Sierra · Castile and Leon
10 · 32 kmIntermediate

Périgord Grand Trail
Lalinde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
90 · 48 · 30 kmIntermediate

Trail de la Primavera
Confrides · Valencian Community
24 · 43 kmIntermediate

Domusa Teknik 40 MLK
Azpeitia · Basque Country
65 kmIntermediate

Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps
Ambazac · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
32 · 10 kmIntermediate

Leguas de la Alpujarra
Pampaneira · Andalusia
65 · 106 · 106 kmIntermediate















