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Ultra-Trail Races in Spain 2026

Ultra-trail races are the ultimate trail running challenge: distances exceeding 80 kilometres, thousands of metres of accumulated elevation and stages that stretch from dawn well into the night (or longer). Spain hosts some of Europe's most prestigious ultra-trails, from UTMB-qualifying events to races that cross national parks end to end. Effort management, race nutrition, sleep strategy in the longest events and mental fortitude are just as important as your legs. Gear takes on a special dimension: a headlamp with spare battery, spare clothing in a drop bag, nutrition planned to the gram. If you have already run mountain marathons and are looking for the next level, ultra-trails await with courses that will change you as a runner. Each race includes Pack 360 with detailed logistics so you can focus on what matters: finishing.

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Races

4 – 330 km

Distance range

0 – 24,000 D+

Elevation range

Jan – Dec

Race months

Intermediate (1)Advanced (36)Elite (38)

Difficulty

Tips

Plan nutrition in detail: you will need 200-300 kcal/hour and your stomach must be trained for it.

Carry two headlamps and spare batteries — night sections are inevitable at ultra distances.

Train with full gear on long runs: loaded pack, spare clothing, poles and all nutrition.

Mental management is key: split the race into short segments and focus on reaching the next aid station.

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Race calendar

November2026

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

360º The Challenge Gran Canaria

Gáldar · Canary Islands

260 kmElite

Muntanyes de Prades Epic Trail
Sat 7 Nov6 days to go

Muntanyes de Prades Epic Trail

Prades, Tarragona · Catalonia

49 · 24 · 13 kmAdvanced

Montanejos Trail
Sat 7 Nov6 days to go

Montanejos Trail

Montanejos · Valencian Community

52 · 30 · 18 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

3 Días Trail Ibiza
Fri 27 Nov

3 Días Trail Ibiza

Santa Eulalia del Río, Ibiza · Balearic Islands

10 · 73.5 · 42 kmAdvanced

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

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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Ultra-Trail du VercorsPhoto: Ylliab Photo from Grenoble, France / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
12 Sept 2026Race finished

Ultra-Trail du Vercors

Villard-de-Lans

84 km and 4,250 m D+ across the Vercors from Villard-de-Lans, solo or relay. September.

84kmD+ 4250mAdvanced
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Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMBFeaturedPhoto: Cayambe / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
24 Sept 2026Race finished

Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB

Niza

From the Alps to the sea: 23 to 168 km finishing in Nice. Late September.

168kmD+ 9000mAdvanced
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Ultra Trail Serra de MontsantPhoto: Organisation UTSM (official poster)
10 Oct 2026Race finished

Ultra Trail Serra de Montsant

Ulldemolins

Ultra 63K (3,470 m D+), Marató 44K, Trail 25K and 11K in the Serra de Montsant, ITRA points and an 88K Stage Run weekend

63kmD+ 3470mAdvanced
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Siyasa Gran TrailPhoto: Lionni (Wikimedia Commons, public domain)
10 Oct 2026Race finished

Siyasa Gran Trail

Cieza

Siyasa Gran Trail — a 65K, 3,100 m D+ ultra through the Ricote Valley, Spain's last Morisco stronghold

65kmD+ 3100mElite
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Trail Ribeira SacraPhoto: Jl FilpoC (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)
11 Oct 2026Race finished

Trail Ribeira Sacra

Nogueira de Ramuín

Trail Ribeira Sacra — 48K and 3,450 m D+ through the Sil canyons, 10th edition

48kmD+ 3450mElite
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Grand Raid de La RéunionFeaturedPhoto: Cecuber / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
15 Oct 2026Race finished

Grand Raid de La Réunion

Saint-Pierre

The Diagonale des Fous: 180 km and 10,200 m D+ across Réunion. 15-18 October 2026.

180kmD+ 10200mElite
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Festival des TempliersPhoto: Festival des Templiers
17 Oct 2026Race finished

Festival des Templiers

Millau

32nd edition: the biggest trail festival in France with 13,000 runners, 18 distances (8 km-100 km) on the Millau Causses. Grand Trail des Templiers 80.7 km (3,443 m D+), October.

100kmD+ 4309mAdvanced
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Sierra Cazorla TrailsPhoto: Antonio Esteban (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)
17 Oct 2026Race finished

Sierra Cazorla Trails

Quesada

Sierra Cazorla Trails — a 65K, 3,750 m D+ ultra through Spain's largest natural park

65kmD+ 3750mElite
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Grand Raid des CatharesPhoto: Benh LIEU SONG / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
22 Oct 2026Race finished

Grand Raid des Cathares

Carcassonne

161 km and 7,000 m D+ from the Cité de Carcassonne to the Pic de Bugarach: French trail's great medieval adventure, 22-24 October 2026.

161kmD+ 7000mElite
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Festival des HospitaliersPhoto: Henk Monster / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
25 Oct 2026Race finished

Festival des Hospitaliers

Nant

75 km and 3,977 m D+ between the Larzac and the Dourbie valley on 25 October 2026: southern Aveyron's technical ultra.

75kmD+ 3977mAdvanced
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Ultra de los CastillosPhoto: Organisation Ultra de los Castillos
30 Oct 2026Race finished

Ultra de los Castillos

La Parra

Second edition: night 100K (2,150 m D+), 42K and 15K in La Parra, Badajoz, 30-31 October 2026

100kmD+ 2150mAdvanced
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