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Running Territory & Spot

Running in the Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere

12 verified events (7 confirmed dates) and 45 races in Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events127 confirmed dates
Competitions45Races & courses
Distances1 - 113 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,217 m D+Course elevation profile

Selected Events

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Dates & Schedule

Race Calendar

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Date to be announced

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Date to be announcedSierra Blanca TrailMarbella, Andalusia, ES
Trail RunningWalking & Hiking
39.6 km32.1 km13.5 km
Date to be announcedMarbella Half MarathonMarbella, Andalusia, ES
Road Running
21.1 km5 km
Date to be announcedIronman 70.3 MarbellaMarbella, Andalusia, ES
Triathlon
113 km
Date to be announcedBackyard RondaRonda, Andalusia, ES
Trail Running
6.7 km
Date to be announcedMarbella Epic TrailMarbella, Andalusia, ES
Trail Running
65 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

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The running territory of Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve (Europe, Spain) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 45 individual races, including 7 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Marbella, Ronda, Finestrat, and Portbou. Notable events in the selection include Sierra Blanca Trail, Marbella Half Marathon, and Ironman 70.3 Marbella.

Race distances span from 1 km to 113 km, reaching up to +6,217 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve 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 Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve?

RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 45 individual races in Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve. A total of 7 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Sierra Blanca Trail, Marbella Half Marathon, and Ironman 70.3 Marbella.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve?

Events in Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 113 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Marbella, Ronda, Finestrat, and Portbou.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve?

The most selective courses in Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve 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 Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve?

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.

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