13. Trail Cap de Creus
Where sea meets mountains: the Trail Cap de Creus runs along the wild northeast coast of Catalonia. Steep cliffs, coastal paths, and exposed viewpoints await you. Almost like wilderness hiking – only harder, faster, and with trail footprints!
The longest distance covers almost 40 kilometers. There are also trail distances for rookies.
Date: variable (January - May)
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14. Salomon Ultra Pirineu
A racing spectacle in the Catalan Pyrenees – the Salomon Ultra Pirineu is trail running at the highest level. Challenging technical sections, pure nature, lots of elevation – but the atmosphere at the finish? Legendary!
About 3,000 runners participate each year – from 5 km distances up to the spectacular 100 km trail run.
Date: September / October
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15. Palma de Mallorca Marathon
Malcolm in Mallorca: The Palma de Mallorca Marathon scores with a flat, fast course along the world-famous island capital. Mediterranean flair meets runner energy, audience, and personal best potential – all in one.
In October, temperatures are usually ideal for personal bests. A half marathon and a 10 km run are also offered.
Date: October
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16. Valencia Half-Marathon / Medio Maratón Valencia
Valencia loves speed! The Valencia Half-Marathon is one of the fastest in the world – perfect for chasing a personal best. Add to that a flat course, modern infrastructure, and an incredibly motivating runner community. It almost runs itself! In 2021, Ethiopian Letesenbet Gidey became the first woman in the world to break the 63-minute barrier over the half marathon distance on this course. Multiple world records have also been set for men.
But beware: the popularity of the event has increased greatly in recent years, so start places fill up quickly.
Date: October
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17. Desafío Urbión
Mountainous trail in the heart of Castilla-León – the Desafío Urbión is rough, wild, and untouched. Pyrenees? No, a different mountain world – but just as spectacular. Tough trails, alpine meanders, and a sense of wilderness – pure adventure!
The race takes place in central Spain, somewhere between Zaragoza and Madrid. The crown jewel is the 60 km Ultra Sky Desafío Urbión.
Date: September
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18. Bilbao Night Run
A night run with flair – at the Bilbao Night Run, you run through the city in a cool evening atmosphere. Illuminated streets, fans, and an almost carnival-like running evening. And afterward, Basque cuisine awaits – perfect to wind down.
With over 15,000 participants, it is one of the largest sporting events in the Basque Country. Especially the half marathon and 10K see many participants.
Date: October
All information about the Bilbao Night Marathon
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