Spring Trail Races 2026 — March, April & May
Spring is the golden season for trail running in Spain. From March to May, temperatures are perfect for mountain running: no extreme winter cold, no crushing summer heat. Trails turn green, rivers run strong, and snow still caps the highest peaks creating spectacular landscapes. It's also the period with the highest concentration of races, from classic mid-distance events in Catalonia and the Basque Country to the first ultras in Andalusia and the Canary Islands. If you can only run one season a year, make it this one. We've gathered all March, April, and May races with their complete Pack 360 so you can choose the one that fits your level and your schedule.
62
Races
3.2 – 185 km
Distance range
0 – 6250 D+
Elevation range
Mar – May
Race months
Difficulty
62 races
Photo: Real Aero Club Santiago de CompostelaVII Trail e Andaina Ribeiras do Tambre
Ames, A Coruña
VII Trail e Andaina Ribeiras do Tambre — 15K and 8K trail along the Tambre river banks in Ames, A Coruña
Photo: Isasa Trail XtremIsasa Trail Xtrem
Arnedo
46K, 23K and 16K through the trails of Arnedo, La Rioja's shoe-making capital
Photo: El Valle TrailEl Valle Trail
Murcia
26K and 18K through El Valle and Carrascoy Regional Park, at the gates of Murcia
Photo: Trail Laxe dos BolosTrail Laxe dos Bolos
Caldas de Reis, Pontevedra
Spanish Short Trail Championship — 43K with 2300 m D+ through waterfalls and mountains in Caldas de Reis, Galicia
FeaturedPhoto: Jordi de la FuenteTenerife Bluetrail by UTMB
Puerto de la Cruz
110K, 73K, 47K and 24K crossing Tenerife from south to north via Mount Teide
100MElite
Subbética Trail
Zuheros
29K and 18K through the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park (Córdoba)
Photo: Saiz PhotographyJurramendi 360
Ayegui
Three distances through Montejurra in the heart of Navarra: 45K, 25K and 12K
Kilómetro Vertical Media Legua Gruesa
Purchena
5 km and 900m elevation gain through Barranco de Geva in Purchena (Almería)
Desafío Trail Templario
Las Navas del Marqués, Ávila
20K and 11K trail race through the forests and sierra of Las Navas del Marqués, Ávila
CxM Alfarnat Trail
Alfarnate
23K and 14K through the Axarquía mountains from Alfarnate, Málaga
Photo: Reventón TrailReventón Trail
El Paso, La Palma
Ultra 70.5K, Marathon 42K, Classic 31K, Sprint 17K, and Subida a las Estrellas in La Palma
Petaca Trail
Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real
12th Petaca Trail — 25K / 14K / 11K through the Valle de Alcudia in Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real
Photo: Trail Cova da BruxaTrail Cova da Bruxa
Muros, A Coruña
V Trail Cova da Bruxa — 26K, 15K, 9K and vertical race in the mountains of Muros, Galician Atlantic coast
Photo: Juan Luis PérezFoncea Trail
Foncea
Trail running through the Obarenes Mountains in La Rioja: 20K and 13.5K in a Natura 2000 area
Trail Covatelles
Oliva
23K with 1,000m D+ through Sierra de la Safor from Oliva, Valencia
Trail Virgen del Yugo
Arguedas
29th edition of the Trail Virgen del Yugo in Arguedas: 20 km and 13 km on trails between the Ribera of Navarra and the Bardenas Reales
CxM Villa de Casares
Casares
21K and 14K through Sierra Crestellina from Casares (Malaga)
Volta Peramola
Peramola
25K, 10K and 5K Hike through the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees from Peramola (Lleida)
Calamorro Skyrace
Benalmádena
30K skyrace with 2,200m D+ through the mountains of Benalmadena (Malaga)
XI Carrera del Espárrago 51
Alcalá del Valle
21K mountain trail in Alcalá del Valle, Sierra de Cádiz
IV CxM Silvia Lara
Cazorla
21K and 12K through the Sierra de Cazorla trails from the heart of Jaén
Trail Cabo de Ajo
Ajo, Bareyo
Trail Cabo de Ajo — 22K & 20K along cliffs, lighthouse and Cantabrian coastline in Ajo, Bareyo
FeaturedPhoto: Jordi SantacanaUltra Montseny
Viladrau
80K, 55K and 32K through Montseny Natural Park with a night start
Aoiz Mountain Race
Aoiz
10th edition of the Aoiz mountain race: 14 km through the Zarikieta range in the Navarrese Pre-Pyrenees
VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón
Osuna
23K and 12K through the streams and pine forests of Osuna, final of the Seville Mountain Running Cup
Trail Santuario de Consolación
Iniesta, Cuenca
3rd Trail Santuario de Consolación — 14K trail in Iniesta, Cuenca (Spain)
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
San Leonardo de Yagüe
33K with 1,900m D+ through the Cañón del Río Lobos from San Leonardo de Yagüe, Soria
Xtrail Series Run Òrrius
Òrrius
21K, 15K and 10K through the Serralada del Litoral from Òrrius (Barcelona)
Costa Brava Stage Run
Blanes
3 days of trail running along the Costa Brava: 120K or 85K from Blanes to Colera
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
Prades, Tarragona
From 7K to 64K through the Muntanyes de Prades: Siurana, Gorgs de la Febró and the Foradada de Mont-ral
Photo: RunáticaPenyagolosa Trails
Castellón de la Plana
106K and 60K from Castellón to the Penyagolosa summit via the GR-33
Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race
Loja, Granada
35 km with 4,038 m D+ through the karst landscapes of Loja (Granada)
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
Bera Mountain Half Marathon
Bera
20th Bera Mountain Half Marathon — 21.81 km and 1,376m D+ to the Larun summit on the Navarre-France border
Trail Tierra de Ibias
San Antolín de Ibias
III Trail Tierra de Ibias — 21.9K / 12.7K / 8.5K through vineyards, forests and mountains in the heart of Ibias, Asturias
GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem
Zubiri
Loop around Monte Adi in the Navarran Pyrenees: 35 km and 1,800m D+ from Zubiri
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
Trail Mina de la Plata de Bustarviejo
Bustarviejo
Trail running in Madrid's Sierra Norte: 3 distances through the historic silver mine trails of Bustarviejo
Aloñako Igoera
Oñati, Gipuzkoa
XXI Aloñako Igoera — 22.6K with 1,868 m D+ through the mountains of Oñati, Gipuzkoa
Photo: Trail Menorca Camí de CavallsTrail Menorca Camí de Cavalls
Ciutadella de Menorca
From 11K to 185K along the Camí de Cavalls — the full circumnavigation of Menorca on its most legendary coastal trail
Photo: Andalucía RunningCxM Trabuco Trail
Villanueva del Trabuco
23.5K with 1,500m D+ through the Sierra de San Jorge from Villanueva del Trabuco
Photo: Club Etón Sport / FADMESX CxM Sierro
Sierro
24K and 1,100m D+ through the Sierra de los Filabres · Andalusian Cup and MiniCxM Championship
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
Monreal
Two distances up the Higa de Monreal: 21K and 12K on the giant of the Pamplona Basin
Photo: Cruzando la Meta101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión
Ronda, Málaga
101K through the Serranía de Ronda with 2,819 m D+ in 24 hours
FeaturedPhoto: TransvulcaniaTransvulcania
Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma
73K, 43K, 25K, and VK crossing La Palma along the Ruta del Bastón
V Trail Nieva de Cameros
Nieva de Cameros
V Trail Nieva de Cameros — 47K, 23K and 13.5K through Camero Nuevo, La Rioja
Photo: Berroetako Mendi ElkarteaBerroeta Mendi Maratoi Erdia
Berroeta
21.6K, 15K and 10K through the Baztan Valley mountains with Saioa summit as the high point
Photo: Trail Vila de CuntisTrail Vila de Cuntis
Cuntis, Pontevedra
XII Trail Vila de Cuntis — Three trail distances (21K, 15K, 10K) through the mountains of the thermal spa town of Cuntis, Pontevedra
Cross de la Pedriza
Manzanares el Real
Legendary race through La Pedriza: 25 km and 1,600 m D+ across the most spectacular granite landscape of the Sierra de Guadarrama, scoring for the Copa de Hierro
La Osera
Paterna del Madera, Albacete
6th La Osera — 45K / 25K / 12K through the Sierra del Segura and Sierra de Alcaraz in Paterna del Madera, Albacete
Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa
Unzué
2nd edition of the Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa in Unzué: 24 km and 11 km through the Alaitz range, part of the 2026 Navarra Cup
Photo: Desafío Ultra El CainejoDesafío Ultra El Cainejo
Caín de Valdeón, León
52K, 35K and 19K through Picos de Europa from Caín de Valdeón — one of Spain's most technical trail races
100KElite
RunThrough Ultra Trail Girona
Girona
103K, 50K, and 26K through Les Gavarres Natural Park from Girona
Photo: Spain Backyard UltraSpain Backyard Ultra
Castro Caldelas, Ourense
Spain's official backyard ultra — 6.7 km loops with 240 m D+ in Castro Caldelas, Ribeira Sacra
Rebecos Trail
Egüés
3rd Rebecos Trail — Two distances through the Sierra de Aranguren from Egüés: 18.6K and 11.3K
FeaturedPhoto: Zegama-AizkorriZegama-Aizkorri
Zegama
42K and VK through the Aizkorri range — the most legendary skyrunning race in Spain
Photo: Ultra Trail Bosques del SurUltra Trail Bosques del Sur
Cazorla
70K, 42K, 21K, 10K and 4K through the Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park
Neveros Vertical
Ágreda, Soria
Neveros Vertical — 5K with 1,000m D+ on Moncayo, Soria
Photo: Mitxarro BiraMitxarro Bira
Araia
27.5K and 14K through the Sierra de Altzania in the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park
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
Cross de Cuerda Larga
Miraflores de la Sierra
Classic Sierra de Guadarrama traverse: 26 km and 1,500 m D+ along the Cuerda Larga ridge between Morcuera and Navacerrada, with summits above 2,000 m
Lakuntza-Aralar Mendi Lasterketa
Lakuntza
21st Lakuntza-Aralar — Mountain race through the Aralar Natural Park: 26K and 13K from Lakuntza
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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Race calendar
Marzo2026
VII Trail e Andaina Ribeiras do Tambre
Ames, A Coruña · Galicia
Isasa Trail Xtrem
Arnedo · La Rioja
El Valle Trail
Murcia · Region of Murcia
Trail Laxe dos Bolos
Caldas de Reis, Pontevedra · Galicia
Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB
Puerto de la Cruz · Canary Islands
Subbética Trail
Zuheros · Andalusia
Jurramendi 360
Ayegui · Navarre
Kilómetro Vertical Media Legua Gruesa
Purchena · Andalusia
Desafío Trail Templario
Las Navas del Marqués, Ávila · Castile and Leon
CxM Alfarnat Trail
Alfarnate · Andalusia
Reventón Trail
El Paso, La Palma · Canary Islands
Petaca Trail
Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real · Castile-La Mancha
Trail Cova da Bruxa
Muros, A Coruña · Galicia
Foncea Trail
Foncea · La Rioja
Trail Covatelles
Oliva · Valencian Community
Abril2026
Trail Virgen del Yugo
Arguedas · Navarre
CxM Villa de Casares
Casares · Andalusia
Volta Peramola
Peramola · Catalonia
Calamorro Skyrace
Benalmádena · Andalusia
XI Carrera del Espárrago 51
Alcalá del Valle · Andalusia
IV CxM Silvia Lara
Cazorla · Andalusia
Trail Cabo de Ajo
Ajo, Bareyo · Cantabria
Ultra Montseny
Viladrau · Catalonia
Aoiz Mountain Race
Aoiz · Navarre
VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón
Osuna · Andalusia
Trail Santuario de Consolación
Iniesta, Cuenca · Castile-La Mancha
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
San Leonardo de Yagüe · Castile and Leon
Xtrail Series Run Òrrius
Òrrius · Catalonia
Costa Brava Stage Run
Blanes · Catalonia
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
Prades, Tarragona · Catalonia
Penyagolosa Trails
Castellón de la Plana · Valencian Community
Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race
Loja, Granada · Andalusia
Garganta de los Infiernos Mountain Race
Jerte, Cáceres · Extremadura
Bera Mountain Half Marathon
Bera · Navarre
Trail Tierra de Ibias
San Antolín de Ibias · Asturias
GR 322 Nafarroa Xtrem
Zubiri · Navarre
X CxM Deportes Parra Hervás
Hervás, Cáceres · Extremadura
Trail Mina de la Plata de Bustarviejo
Bustarviejo · Community of Madrid
Aloñako Igoera
Oñati, Gipuzkoa · Basque Country
Mayo2026
Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls
Ciutadella de Menorca · Balearic Islands
CxM Trabuco Trail
Villanueva del Trabuco · Andalusia
X CxM Sierro
Sierro · Andalusia
Xtreme Higa de Monreal
Monreal · Navarre
101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión
Ronda, Málaga · Andalusia
Transvulcania
Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma · Canary Islands
V Trail Nieva de Cameros
Nieva de Cameros · La Rioja
Berroeta Mendi Maratoi Erdia
Berroeta · Navarre
Trail Vila de Cuntis
Cuntis, Pontevedra · Galicia
Cross de la Pedriza
Manzanares el Real · Community of Madrid
La Osera
Paterna del Madera, Albacete · Castile-La Mancha
Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa
Unzué · Navarre
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
Caín de Valdeón, León · Castile and Leon
RunThrough Ultra Trail Girona
Girona · Catalonia
Spain Backyard Ultra
Castro Caldelas, Ourense · Galicia
Rebecos Trail
Egüés · Navarre
Zegama-Aizkorri
Zegama · Basque Country
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
Cazorla · Andalusia
Neveros Vertical
Ágreda, Soria · Castile and Leon
Mitxarro Bira
Araia · Basque Country
XVII CxM Carrera Pencona
Aldeanueva de la Vera, Cáceres · Extremadura
Cross de Cuerda Larga
Miraflores de la Sierra · Community of Madrid
Lakuntza-Aralar Mendi Lasterketa
Lakuntza · Navarre
Gear up for the mountains
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