Spring Trail Races 2026 — March, April & May (Page 3)
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.
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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137 races
Photo: Garda Trentino Trail (official 2027 graphic)Garda Trentino Trail
Arco
100 km and 5,000 m D+ above Lake Garda, five distances from 14 to 16 May 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: Organisation Lozère TrailLozère Trail
Chanac
110 km and 5,600 m D+ across the Lozère causses. 15-16 May 2027.
Photo: Organisation Gran Raid delle Prealpi TrevigianeGran Raid delle Prealpi Trevigiane
Segusino
82 km and 4,950 m D+ across Monte Grappa from Segusino. 15 May 2027.
Photo: Web oficial del eventoLeguas de la Alpujarra
Pampaneira
XII Leguas 65K, XX Leguas 106K and XXR relays in the Alpujarra, 15 May 2027
Photo: Web oficial del eventoDesafío Torico
Calamocha
140K, 100K, 50K and 21K across Jiloca and Hoyón, 15-16 May 2027
Photo: Organisation Vertical Hermano Pedro (official poster)Vertical Hermano Pedro
Granadilla de Abona
Vertical Hermano Pedro 2027: Vertical 8.2K and Trail 22K in Granadilla de Abona (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), 15 May
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
Photo: Panoramio / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
54th edition on 22 May 2027: the 73.9 km Supermarathon along the Rennsteig, the ultra with the most finishers in Germany.
Photo: Francisco Jesús Ayus (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wikimedia CommonsLos 10.000 del Soplao
Cabezón de la Sal
Cantabrian classic with Ultra 110K (5,600 m D+), 75K, Marathon 40K and Speed Trail 21K, starting in Cabezón de la Sal
Photo: Organisation Trail ComaminyanaTrail Comaminyana
Barruera
Trail Comaminyana: 21K / 13K in Barruera on May 23, 2027, with up to 1450 m of climbing.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Hochwald Ultratrail (HoWUT)
Osburg
27-29 May 2027: from 10 km to 100 miles in the Hochwald. Registration open, only 400 places.
Photo: Unsplash / UnsplashMaxi-Race Annecy
Annecy
Full circuit 100-103 km (5,400m D+) around Lake Annecy through the French Alps, with options of 56 km, 40 km, and 20 km
Photo: OTSO Travessa d'EncampOTSO Travessa d'Encamp
Encamp
44th edition on 28-30 May 2027: 84K, 42K, 21K, 14K, 7K, relays and Vertical Kilometre from Encamp.
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
Photo: Organisation Trail Alto AllerTrail Alto Aller
Felechosa
Trail Alto Aller: 34, 15 and 8 km in the Asturian mountains from Felechosa, 29 May 2027 (date to be confirmed).
Photo: Organisation Etxtrail (official poster)Etxtrail
Etxebarria
Etxtrail 2027: Trail Luzea 25K, Trail Motza 16K and Martxa Luzea 25K in Etxebarria (Bizkaia), 29 May
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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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17Garda Trentino Trail
Arco · Trentino-South Tyrol
100 · 75 · 42 kmAdvanced
Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps
Ambazac · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
32 · 10 kmIntermediate
Lozère Trail
Chanac · Occitania
110 · 52 · 25 kmAdvanced
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Coros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →Gran Raid delle Prealpi Trevigiane
Segusino · Veneto
82 · 61 · 39.7 kmAdvanced
Leguas de la Alpujarra
Pampaneira · Andalusia
65 · 106 · 106 kmIntermediate
Desafío Torico
Calamocha · Aragon
140 · 100 · 50 kmIntermediate
Vertical Hermano Pedro
Granadilla de Abona · Canary Islands
8.2 · 22 kmIntermediate
Spain Backyard Ultra
Castro Caldelas, Ourense · Galicia
6.7 kmElite
GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig · Thuringia
73.9 · 42.2 · 21.1 kmAdvanced
Los 10.000 del Soplao
Cabezón de la Sal · Cantabria
110 · 75 · 40.4 kmAdvanced
Trail Comaminyana
Barruera · Catalonia
21 · 13 kmAdvanced
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Hochwald Ultratrail (HoWUT)
Osburg · Rhineland-Palatinate
166 · 100 · 45 kmAdvanced
Maxi-Race Annecy
Annecy · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
101 · 56 · 20 kmIntermediate
OTSO Travessa d'Encamp
Encamp · Andorra
84 · 42 kmElite
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
Cazorla · Andalusia
70 · 42 · 21 kmAdvanced
Trail Alto Aller
Felechosa · Asturias
34 · 15 · 8 kmAdvanced
Etxtrail
Etxebarria · Basque Country
25 · 16 · 25 kmIntermediate