Trail races in Spain

Spain is one of the most complete trail running destinations in Europe, with races across all its autonomous communities, from the Pyrenees to Sierra Nevada.

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Andalusia

Andalusia offers spectacular trail running terrain, from the peaks of Sierra Nevada to the trails of Serranía de Ronda and the coast.

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Asturias

Asturias is the paradise of trail running in northern Spain. The Picos de Europa, with peaks above 2,600 meters and high limestone mountain landscapes, offer some of the toughest and most spectacular races in the country.

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Catalonia

Catalonia combines high Pyrenean mountains with the Mediterranean coast. From Ultra Pirineu in the Cadi range to coastal races in Cap de Creus, it offers unique terrain diversity for trail running.

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Basque Country

The Basque Country is the birthplace of Spanish skyrunning with the legendary Zegama-Aizkorri. Green mountains, technical trails and an Atlantic climate that challenges even the most prepared runners.

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Canary Islands

The Canary Islands offer year-round trail running thanks to their subtropical climate. Transgrancanaria is one of the world's most prestigious ultras, and Teide features unique volcanic landscapes.

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Cantabria

Cantabria shares the Picos de Europa with Asturias and Leon, and also offers trail routes along the Cantabrian coast and interior valleys. The Travesera de los Picos de Europa is one of Spain's most demanding ultras.

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Aragon

Aragon hosts the central Pyrenees with peaks over 3,000 meters. Canfranc-Canfranc and Gran Trail del Aneto are benchmarks of Pyrenean trail running. High mountain terrain with spectacular valleys like Ordesa and Valle de Benasque.

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Balearic Islands

The Balearic Islands offer coastal and mountain trail running in Mallorca, with the Serra de Tramuntana as the highlight. Ultra Trail Serra de Tramuntana and Mallorca Trail are key events.

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Castile-La Mancha

Castile-La Mancha offers trail running in ranges like Montes de Toledo, Sierra de Alcaraz, and Alto Tajo. Varied terrain with races in natural parks and routes across the Castilian plateau.

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Castile and Leon

Castile and Leon hosts Sierra de Gredos, Sierra de Guadarrama, and part of Picos de Europa. Ultrail La Covatilla and Trail Gredos are benchmark events in the northern plateau.

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Valencian Community

The Valencian Community hosts Penyagolosa Trails, one of the most prestigious races in the Mediterranean. Interior ranges, ravines, and coast offer varied terrain for year-round trail running.

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Extremadura

Extremadura offers trail running through dehesas, mountain ranges, and the valleys of Jerte and Las Hurdes. Uncrowded terrain with races in beautiful natural landscapes and rich biodiversity.

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Galicia

Galicia offers Atlantic trail running through green paths, coastal cliffs, and interior ranges. Rias Baixas, Serra dos Ancares, and Costa da Morte provide unique running scenery.

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La Rioja

La Rioja combines vineyards and mountains in a compact territory. Sierra de la Demanda and Sierra de Cebollera offer trail routes through beech forests and peaks above 2,000 meters.

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Community of Madrid

The Community of Madrid hosts Sierra de Guadarrama and its National Park. Gran Trail Peñalara and Madrona Trail are flagship races, directly accessible from the capital.

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Region of Murcia

The Region of Murcia offers trail running in Sierra Espuña, Valle de Ricote, and along the coast. Warm climate allows year-round running, with arid terrain and mid-mountain ranges.

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Navarre

Navarre ranges from the Atlantic Pyrenees to the Bardenas Reales. The Navarrese Pyrenees, Irati beech forests, and Selva de Irati offer trail running in centuries-old forests and high mountains.

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Ceuta

Ceuta offers trail running with views of the Strait of Gibraltar and the African coast. Monte Hacho and coastal paths provide compact but spectacular routes in a unique enclave between two continents.

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Melilla

Melilla is Spain's easternmost autonomous city on the North African coast. It offers coastal routes and urban trails with views of the Mediterranean and the Moroccan Rif.

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