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Héroes contra Duchenne
Almería, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
84 km54.1 km28 km12.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
ESRunning Territory & Spot
Running in the Sierra Nevada
12 verified events (8 confirmed dates) and 50 races in Sierra Nevada (Spain) with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events128 confirmed dates
Competitions50Races & courses
Distances1 - 102 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,217 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Almeria Half Marathon
Almería, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run
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Alpina Sierra de Gador
Dalías, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
28.2 km21 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
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Semi-Marathon Calar Alto Gérgal
Almería, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km
MountainNature & Off-Road
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Costa Blanca Trail
Finestrat, Spain
November 13, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
102 km67 km41 km20 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Querroig Trail
Portbou, Spain
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
23 km15 km9 km1 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
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DEKA Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
5 km1.61 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+4
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Benidorm Half
Benidorm, Spain
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Héroes contra Duchenne | Almería, Andalusia, ES | Trail Running | 84 km54.1 km28 km12.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Almeria Half Marathon | Almería, Andalusia, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Alpina Sierra de Gador | Dalías, Andalusia, ES | Trail Running | 28.2 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Semi-Marathon Calar Alto Gérgal | Almería, Andalusia, ES | Trail Running | 21 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Costa Blanca Trail | Finestrat, Valencian Community, ES | Trail Running | 102 km67 km41 km20 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Querroig Trail | Portbou, Catalonia, ES | Other DisciplinesTrail Running | 23 km15 km9 km1 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | DEKA Tenerife | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, ES | Obstacle Course Racing | 5 km1.61 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Benidorm Half | Benidorm, Valencian Community, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | San Sebastián Marathon | San Sebastián, Basque Country, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | 3 Days Trail Ibiza-Ultra | Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, ES | Trail RunningRoad Running | 93.5 km73.5 km62 km42 km |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Allianz Jean Bouin | Barcelona, Catalonia, ES | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026 | Lanzarote Marathon | Costa Teguise, Canary Islands, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Sierra Nevada (Spain) (Europe, Spain) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 50 individual races, including 8 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Other Disciplines. Key host locations include Almería, Dalías, Finestrat, and Portbou. Notable events in the selection include Héroes contra Duchenne, Almeria Half Marathon, and Alpina Sierra de Gador.
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 Sierra Nevada (Spain) 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 Nevada (Spain)?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 50 individual races in Sierra Nevada (Spain). A total of 8 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Héroes contra Duchenne, Almeria Half Marathon, and Alpina Sierra de Gador.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Sierra Nevada (Spain)?
Events in Sierra Nevada (Spain) focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Other Disciplines. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 102 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Almería, Dalías, Finestrat, and Portbou.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Sierra Nevada (Spain)?
The most selective courses in Sierra Nevada (Spain) 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 Nevada (Spain)?
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.