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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.

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75

Races

2.9 – 330 km

Distance range

0 – 24,000 D+

Elevation range

Jan – Dec

Race months

Elite (75)

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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Race calendar

October2026

15
Backyard MGI Ronda
Sat 3 Oct· Registration closed

Backyard MGI Ronda

Ronda, Málaga · Andalusia

6.7 kmElite

Amer Mallorca 5000 Skyrunning
Sat 3 Oct

Amer Mallorca 5000 Skyrunning

Sóller, Mallorca · Balearic Islands

72 · 24 kmElite

Peña Prieta SkyRace
Sat 3 Oct

Peña Prieta SkyRace

Vega de Liébana · Cantabria

36 · 8 · 8 kmElite

Backyard Ultra Curillas
Sat 3 Oct

Backyard Ultra Curillas

Curillas, Valderrey (León) · Castile and Leon

6.7 kmElite

Gran Trail de Peñalara
Fri 9 Oct

Gran Trail de Peñalara

Navacerrada · Community of Madrid

104 · 61 · 11 kmElite

Siyasa Gran Trail
Sat 10 Oct

Siyasa Gran Trail

Cieza · Region of Murcia

65 · 42 · 25 kmElite

Trail Ribeira Sacra
Sun 11 Oct

Trail Ribeira Sacra

Nogueira de Ramuín · Galicia

48 kmElite

Grand Raid de La Réunion
Thu 15 Oct★ Featured

Grand Raid de La Réunion

Saint-Pierre · Réunion

180 kmElite

Sierra Cazorla Trails
Sat 17 Oct

Sierra Cazorla Trails

Quesada · Andalusia

65 · 42 · 26 kmElite

Quebrapates Peñamea
Sat 17 Oct· Registration closed

Quebrapates Peñamea

Pola de Laviana · Asturias

33 · 13 kmElite

Backyard Costa Brava
Sat 17 Oct· Registration closed

Backyard Costa Brava

Palamós · Catalonia

6.7 kmElite

Grand Raid des Cathares
Thu 22 Oct

Grand Raid des Cathares

Carcassonne · Occitania

161 · 101 · 85 kmElite

Sobrescobio Redes Trail
Sat 24 Oct· Registration closed

Sobrescobio Redes Trail

Rioseco · Asturias

31 · 17.5 kmElite

Backyard Ultra Dama Blanca
Sat 24 Oct· Registration closed

Backyard Ultra Dama Blanca

Aigües · Valencian Community

6.7 kmElite

Mallorca by UTMB
Fri 30 Oct

Mallorca by UTMB

Sóller, Mallorca · Balearic Islands

138 · 104 · 56 kmElite

November2026

10
360º The Challenge Gran Canaria
Wed 4 Nov3 days to go

360º The Challenge Gran Canaria

Gáldar · Canary Islands

260 kmElite

Montanejos Trail
Sat 7 Nov6 days to go

Montanejos Trail

Montanejos · Valencian Community

52 · 30 · 18 kmElite

Bee Backyard Trail Los Berrocales
Sat 7 Nov6 days to go· Registration closed

Bee Backyard Trail Los Berrocales

Paracuellos de Jarama · Community of Madrid

6.7 kmElite

Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail
Fri 13 Nov12 days to go

Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail

Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

185 · 100 · 63 kmElite

Costa Blanca Trails
Fri 13 Nov12 days to go

Costa Blanca Trails

Finestrat, Alicante · Valencian Community

102 · 66 · 41 kmElite

Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal
Sat 14 Nov13 days to go

Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal

Parauta, Málaga · Andalusia

129 · 167 · 53 kmElite

El Privilegio
Fri 20 Nov· Registration closed

El Privilegio

Ciudad Real · Castile-La Mancha

174 · 84 · 30 kmElite

Cross Internacional de Atapuerca
Sun 22 Nov

Cross Internacional de Atapuerca

Atapuerca · Castile and Leon

10 · 6 kmElite

Trail Minero Santa Bárbara
Sat 28 Nov★ Featured

Trail Minero Santa Bárbara

Aller · Asturias

42 · 16 kmElite

Falcotrail
Sat 28 Nov

Falcotrail

Cehegín · Region of Murcia

71 · 47 · 22 kmElite

Featured races

El Último LeónPhoto: Club Corredores Africanus
31 Jan 2026Race finished

El Último León

Melilla

Backyard ultra in Melilla — 6.7 km loops through Fuerte de Rostrogordo pine forests, Silver Ticket

6.706kmD+ 150mElite
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Desafío Ultra El CainejoPhoto: Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
23 May 2026Race finished

Desafío 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

52kmD+ 5500mUTMB 100K100KElite
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Zegama-AizkorriFeaturedPhoto: Zegama-Aizkorri
24 May 2026Race finished

Zegama-Aizkorri

Zegama

42K and VK through the Aizkorri range — the most legendary skyrunning race in Spain

42kmD+ 2736mITRA 3Elite
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Backyard Ultra MontgríPhoto: Backyard Ultra Montgrí / Oncolliga Girona
26 Jun 2026Race finished

Backyard Ultra Montgrí

Torroella de Montgrí, Girona

Charity backyard ultra — 6.7 km loops with 90 m D+ in Torroella de Montgrí, night start

6.706kmD+ 90mElite
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GTPE Picos de EuropaFeatured
27 Jun 2026Race finished

GTPE Picos de Europa

Benia de Onís

5 distances (70K to 10K) through the western massif of Picos de Europa from Benia de Onís

70kmD+ 5300mElite
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Las 100 Millas de Boñar – Noche RojaPhoto: Noche Roja Boñar
4 Jul 2026Race finished

Las 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

20kmD+ 570mElite
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Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets
16 Jul 2026Race finished

Gran Trail Trangoworld Aneto-Posets

Benasque

From 5K to 105K between the Pyrenean rooftops: Aneto and Posets from the Benasque Valley

105kmD+ 6760mUTMB 100M100MElite
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Grand Raid des PyrénéesFeaturedPhoto: Anthospace / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
19 Aug 2026Race finished

Grand Raid des Pyrénées

Vielle-Aure

The great ultra of the French Pyrenees: 160, 120, 80 and 40 km from Vielle-Aure. August.

160kmD+ 10000mElite
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L'Échappée BellePhoto: PiRGoif / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
20 Aug 2026Race finished

L'Échappée Belle

Vizille

The Belledonne traverse: 21 to 152 km with over 11,000 m D+. August.

152kmD+ 11390mElite
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Backyard Haciendo Sed BurgosPhoto: Haciendo Sed Burgos
29 Aug 2026Race finished

Backyard Haciendo Sed Burgos

Sedano, Burgos

Charity backyard ultra in Sedano (Burgos) — 6.7 km loops benefiting Autismo Burgos

6.706kmD+ 150mElite
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Trail Valle de TenaPhoto: Trail Valle de Tena
5 Sept 2026Race finished

Trail Valle de Tena

Panticosa

80 km, 6,820 m of climbing, and a name that lies: the '8K Trail' of the Huesca Pyrenees

80kmD+ 6820mElite
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Canfranc-CanfrancFeaturedPhoto: TrailRunning.ar / Fabián Luengo
11 Sept 2026Race finished

Canfranc-Canfranc

Canfranc-Estación

From 6K to 100K through the central Pyrenees from the iconic Canfranc International Station

100kmD+ 8848mElite
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