ES

City Runs & Local Calendar

Running in Mérida

12 verified events (11 confirmed dates) and 49 races in Mérida with course maps and elevation profiles.

Filter matching events in searchView on interactive map
Events1211 confirmed dates
Competitions49Races & courses
Distances1 - 102 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,217 m D+Course elevation profile

Selected Events

Featured Events & Highlights

View all 12 events

Dates & Schedule

Race Calendar

Map view

Date to be announced

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Date to be announcedSemi-Marathon de MéridaMérida, Extremadura, ES
Road Running
21 km

November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026Costa Blanca TrailFinestrat, Valencian Community, ES
Trail Running
102 km67 km41 km20 km
Nov 15, 2026Querroig TrailPortbou, Catalonia, ES
Other DisciplinesTrail Running
23 km15 km9 km1 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026DEKA TenerifeSanta Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, ES
Obstacle Course Racing
5 km1.61 km
Nov 21, 2026Benidorm HalfBenidorm, Valencian Community, ES
Road Running
21.1 km10 km
Nov 22, 2026San Sebastián MarathonSan Sebastián, Basque Country, ES
Road Running
42.2 km10 km
Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 20263 Days Trail Ibiza-UltraSant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, ES
Trail RunningRoad Running
93.5 km73.5 km62 km42 km
Nov 29, 2026Allianz Jean BouinBarcelona, Catalonia, ES
Road Running
10 km5 km

December 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026Lanzarote MarathonCosta Teguise, Canary Islands, ES
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Dec 6, 2026Valencia MarathonValencia, Valencian Community, ES
Road Running
42.2 km
Dec 7, 2026Dos Callos MTB RouteMeis, Galicia, ES
Mountain Biking
75 km46 km32 km
Dec 13, 2026Carrera de las Ciudades BarceloneBarcelona, Catalonia, ES
Road RunningWalking & Hiking
10 km5 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The host city of Mérida (Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 49 individual races, including 11 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Finestrat, Portbou, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Notable events in the selection include Semi-Marathon de Mérida, Costa Blanca Trail, and Querroig Trail.

Race distances span from 1 km to 102 km, reaching up to +6,217 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Mérida includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in Mérida?

RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 49 individual races in Mérida. A total of 11 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Semi-Marathon de Mérida, Costa Blanca Trail, and Querroig Trail.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Mérida?

Events in Mérida focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 102 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Finestrat, Portbou, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Mérida?

The most selective courses in Mérida climb up to +6,217 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in Mérida?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.

Popular Running Regions & Spots

Badajoz