The Hardest Ultra Trails in Spain 2026 — UTMB and Beyond
Elite-level races represent the pinnacle of trail running in Spain. These are events where every detail counts: distances that can exceed 100 km, accumulated elevation gains of 5,000 metres or more, alpine terrain with mountain passes requiring real experience, and cut-off times that show no mercy. Here the country's best mountain runners compete alongside top international participants. The logistics of these races are complex — drop bags at multiple points, sleep strategy, clothing changes, nutritional management over 24+ hours — and Pack 360 becomes an essential tool for leaving nothing to chance. If your goal is an elite race, preparation starts months before with a professional training plan, race simulations and an unbreakable mindset.
For cold and dark miles
Headlamp, thermal layer and a good watch: what matters when daylight runs short.
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Races
2.9 – 330 km
Distance range
0 – 24,000 D+
Elevation range
Jan – Dec
Race months
Difficulty
Tips
Invest in a coach or professional training plan: at this level, details make the difference between finishing and dropping out.
Simulate the full race in training: similar course, complete gear, real nutrition and night-hour management.
Your support crew is key: coordinate aid points, nutrition and gear changes with them.
Work on the mental side: visualisation, pain management and techniques for overcoming crisis moments are as important as your legs.
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For your vertical km
Poles, grippy shoes and a light vest for a 1,000 m climb.
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For a short race
Shoes, socks and sun protection: just what you need to run fast.
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For a mid-distance race
Shoes, vest and hydration for 21-42 km without suffering.
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For a long race
Vest, headlamp and nutrition for all those hours in the mountains.
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For your ultra
A watch with battery to spare, a powerful headlamp and poles: the gear that can't fail.
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2
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
Caín de Valdeón, León · Castile and Leon
52 · 35.7 · 19.5 kmElite

Zegama-Aizkorri
Zegama · Basque Country
42 · 4.5 kmElite
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Coros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →June2026
2July2026
2August2026
3
Grand Raid des Pyrénées
Vielle-Aure · Occitania
160 · 120 · 80 kmElite

L'Échappée Belle
Vizille · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
152 · 92 · 63 kmElite

Backyard Haciendo Sed Burgos
Sedano, Burgos · Castile and Leon
6.7 kmElite
September2026
4
Trail Valle de Tena
Panticosa · Aragon
80 · 42.5 · 20 kmElite
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Canfranc-Canfranc
Canfranc-Estación · Aragon
100 · 70 · 45 kmElite

Backyard Baltasara
Mieres · Asturias
6.7 kmElite

Mañaritik Atxetara
Mañaria, Vizcaya · Basque Country
43 · 22 · 13 kmElite
October2026
15
Backyard MGI Ronda
Ronda, Málaga · Andalusia
6.7 kmElite

Amer Mallorca 5000 Skyrunning
Sóller, Mallorca · Balearic Islands
72 · 24 kmElite

Peña Prieta SkyRace
Vega de Liébana · Cantabria
36 · 8 · 8 kmElite

Backyard Ultra Curillas
Curillas, Valderrey (León) · Castile and Leon
6.7 kmElite

Gran Trail de Peñalara
Navacerrada · Community of Madrid
104 · 61 · 11 kmElite
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Black Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Siyasa Gran Trail
Cieza · Region of Murcia
65 · 42 · 25 kmElite

Trail Ribeira Sacra
Nogueira de Ramuín · Galicia
48 kmElite

Grand Raid de La Réunion
Saint-Pierre · Réunion
180 kmElite

Sierra Cazorla Trails
Quesada · Andalusia
65 · 42 · 26 kmElite

Quebrapates Peñamea
Pola de Laviana · Asturias
33 · 13 kmElite

Backyard Costa Brava
Palamós · Catalonia
6.7 kmElite

Grand Raid des Cathares
Carcassonne · Occitania
161 · 101 · 85 kmElite

Sobrescobio Redes Trail
Rioseco · Asturias
31 · 17.5 kmElite
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Backyard Ultra Dama Blanca
Aigües · Valencian Community
6.7 kmElite

Mallorca by UTMB
Sóller, Mallorca · Balearic Islands
138 · 104 · 56 kmElite
November2026
10
360º The Challenge Gran Canaria
Gáldar · Canary Islands
260 kmElite

Montanejos Trail
Montanejos · Valencian Community
52 · 30 · 18 kmElite

Bee Backyard Trail Los Berrocales
Paracuellos de Jarama · Community of Madrid
6.7 kmElite

Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail
Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
185 · 100 · 63 kmElite

Costa Blanca Trails
Finestrat, Alicante · Valencian Community
102 · 66 · 41 kmElite

Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal
Parauta, Málaga · Andalusia
129 · 167 · 53 kmElite
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Coros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
El Privilegio
Ciudad Real · Castile-La Mancha
174 · 84 · 30 kmElite

Cross Internacional de Atapuerca
Atapuerca · Castile and Leon
10 · 6 kmElite

Trail Minero Santa Bárbara
Aller · Asturias
42 · 16 kmElite

Falcotrail
Cehegín · Region of Murcia
71 · 47 · 22 kmElite
January2027
2February2027
1April2027
5
Tenerife by UTMB
Puerto de la Cruz · Canary Islands
110 · 82 · 68 kmElite

Ultra 100K Sierra de Gata
Sierra de Gata · Extremadura
100 · 20 kmElite

Tuscany Crossing
Castiglione d'Orcia · Tuscany
161 · 103 · 53 kmElite

Penyagolosa Trails
Castellón de la Plana · Valencian Community
106 · 60 kmElite

Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls
Ciutadella de Menorca · Balearic Islands
185 · 100 · 85 kmElite
May2027
5
UTLAC - Ultra Trail Lago di Como
Lecco · Lombardy
259 · 122 · 62.5 kmElite

XtremeLagos de Covadonga
Covadonga · Asturias
42 · 14 kmElite

Transvulcania
Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma · Canary Islands
73 · 43 · 25 kmElite

Spain Backyard Ultra
Castro Caldelas, Ourense · Galicia
6.7 kmElite

OTSO Travessa d'Encamp
Encamp · Andorra
84 · 42 kmElite
June2027
6
Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB
Ordino · Andorra
105 · 79 · 50 kmElite

Dolomiti Extreme Trail
Forno di Zoldo · Veneto
102 · 76 · 58 kmElite

Backyard Ultra Aranjuez
Aranjuez, Madrid · Community of Madrid
6.7 kmElite

Travesera Picos de Europa
Arenas de Cabrales · Asturias
74 kmElite

Zugspitz Ultratrail by UTMB
Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Bavaria
167 · 107 · 86 kmElite

Garmin Epic Trail Vall de Boí
Barruera, Vall de Boí · Catalonia
42 · 24 · 12 kmElite
Featured races
Photo: Club Corredores AfricanusEl Último León
Melilla
Backyard ultra in Melilla — 6.7 km loops through Fuerte de Rostrogordo pine forests, Silver Ticket
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
FeaturedPhoto: Zegama-AizkorriZegama-Aizkorri
Zegama
42K and VK through the Aizkorri range — the most legendary skyrunning race in Spain
Photo: Backyard Ultra Montgrí / Oncolliga GironaBackyard Ultra Montgrí
Torroella de Montgrí, Girona
Charity backyard ultra — 6.7 km loops with 90 m D+ in Torroella de Montgrí, night start
FeaturedGTPE Picos de Europa
Benia de Onís
5 distances (70K to 10K) through the western massif of Picos de Europa from Benia de Onís
Photo: Noche Roja BoñarLas 100 Millas de Boñar – Noche Roja
Boñar
Free backyard ultra in the Alto Porma — 6.7 km loops every hour for up to 24 laps in 24 hours

Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
Benasque
From 5K to 105K between the Pyrenean rooftops: Aneto and Posets from the Benasque Valley
FeaturedPhoto: Anthospace / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Grand Raid des Pyrénées
Vielle-Aure
The great ultra of the French Pyrenees: 160, 120, 80 and 40 km from Vielle-Aure. August.
Photo: PiRGoif / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)L'Échappée Belle
Vizille
The Belledonne traverse: 21 to 152 km with over 11,000 m D+. August.
Photo: Haciendo Sed BurgosBackyard Haciendo Sed Burgos
Sedano, Burgos
Charity backyard ultra in Sedano (Burgos) — 6.7 km loops benefiting Autismo Burgos
Photo: Trail Valle de TenaTrail Valle de Tena
Panticosa
80 km, 6,820 m of climbing, and a name that lies: the '8K Trail' of the Huesca Pyrenees
FeaturedPhoto: TrailRunning.ar / Fabián LuengoCanfranc-Canfranc
Canfranc-Estación
From 6K to 100K through the central Pyrenees from the iconic Canfranc International Station
Gear up for the mountains
The right gear makes the difference on race day. Our comparison guides to choose well.
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