The Hardest Ultra Trails in Spain 2026 — UTMB and Beyond (Page 2)
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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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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Ultra Tour du Beaufortain
Queige · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
110 kmElite
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Coros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
Restonica Trail by UTMB
Corte · Corsica
110 · 69 · 33 kmElite

HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB
Vielha · Catalonia
163 · 110 · 75 kmElite

Gran Trail Courmayeur
Courmayeur · Aosta Valley
100 · 55 · 30 kmElite

Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs
Grenoble · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
176 · 94 · 44 kmElite

Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB
Gressoney-La-Trinité · Aosta Valley
120 · 82 · 43 kmElite

Montagn'Hard
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
110 kmElite
August2027
3
Mongolia Trail Run
Karakórum · Central Mongolia
170 · 90 kmElite

Trofeo Kima
Val Masino · Lombardy
52 kmElite
Recommended gear · Best Overall
Salomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)Compare with other options →
UTMB Mont-Blanc
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
174 · 145 · 100 kmElite
September2027
1Gear up for the mountains
The right gear makes the difference on race day. Our comparison guides to choose well.
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