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SoliMada Trail
Antsirabe, Madagascar
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
125 km106 km
Charity RunNature & Off-Road+5
Running Theme (Nature, Mountains & Coast)
High Altitude Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
High-altitude competitions featuring thinner mountain air, alpine ridgelines, and expansive summit views. Browse 1,712 events (36 confirmed dates) and 8,417 races from 0.5 km to 1,130 km.
Events1,71236 confirmed dates
Competitions8,417Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 1,130 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,187 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Real Kick Ultramarathon
Moselkern, Germany
November 11, 2026 to November 12, 2026Date confirmed
125 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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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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TransLantau by UTMB
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
November 13, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
104 km45 km27 km15 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Anguei'Run
Bormes-les-Mimosas, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
174 km43.44 km21.72 km7.24 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
November 20, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
163 km99.1 km56.7 km34.5 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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THP Winter
Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, France
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
100 km70 km45 km29 km+5
High AltitudeForest+8
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGravel Biking
ATLAS GRAN FONDO
Taroudannt, Morocco
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
160 km120 km80 km40 km
High AltitudeMountain+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | SoliMada Trail | Antsirabe, Vakinankaratra Region, MG | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 125 km106 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026 | Real Kick Ultramarathon | Moselkern, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Trail Running | 125 km |
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Costa Blanca Trail | Finestrat, Valencian Community, ES | Trail Running | 102 km67 km41 km20 km |
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | TransLantau by UTMB | Hong Kong, HK | Trail Running | 104 km45 km27 km15 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Anguei'Run | Bormes-les-Mimosas, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 174 km43.44 km21.72 km7.24 km |
| Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town | Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA | Trail Running | 163 km99.1 km56.7 km34.5 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | THP Winter | Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningOther Disciplines | 100 km70 km45 km29 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | ATLAS GRAN FONDO | Taroudannt, Souss Massa, MA | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 160 km120 km80 km40 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Gran Trail dell'Etna |  Ragalna, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 42 km18 km |
| Nov 25, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 | The Munga | Bloemfontein NU, Freistaat, ZA | Mountain Biking | 1130 km |
| Nov 26, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026 | Ultra Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB |  Thredbo, New South Wales, AU | Trail Running | 161 km102 km50 km32 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 |
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Overview & Route Character
High-altitude competitions featuring thinner mountain air, alpine ridgelines, and expansive summit views. In the RunningCompass calendar, the High Altitude theme currently spans 1,712 public events and 8,417 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Courses traverse high plateaus, glaciated valleys, and mountain passes well above the tree line. Primary disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Other Disciplines with race distances from 0.5 km to 1,130 km.
Reduced oxygen pressure at elevation demands conservative pacing and thoughtful altitude acclimatization. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +7,187 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Antsirabe, Moselkern, Finestrat, and Hong Kong. Notable events in this category include SoliMada Trail, Real Kick Ultramarathon, and Costa Blanca Trail. Every event page includes an interactive course map, elevation telemetry, GPX track downloads, and direct filters for date, distance, and destination.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What defines High Altitude events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
High-altitude competitions featuring thinner mountain air, alpine ridgelines, and expansive summit views. RunningCompass currently lists 1,712 events with 8,417 individual competitions under the High Altitude theme. A total of 36 events have confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season, alongside additional races with full course profiles for season planning.
What distances and disciplines are typical for High Altitude races?
Courses traverse high plateaus, glaciated valleys, and mountain passes well above the tree line. The 8,417 listed competitions span distances from 0.5 km to 1,130 km, led by Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Other Disciplines. You can narrow the calendar by 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distance brackets using the search filters.
What terrain, elevation profile, and preparation should I expect for High Altitude?
Reduced oxygen pressure at elevation demands conservative pacing and thoughtful altitude acclimatization. Races in this theme reach up to +7,187 m of climbing. Each event detail page provides interactive course maps, elevation gain and loss metrics, altitude ranges, and downloadable GPX files to help you plan pacing and gear.
Where do High Altitude events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Antsirabe, Moselkern, Finestrat, and Hong Kong. Notable events in this category include SoliMada Trail, Real Kick Ultramarathon, and Costa Blanca Trail. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 1,712 events by country, region, month, and distance.