Running Theme (Nature, Mountains & Coast)
Spectacular coastal trail runs along high cliff paths with constant undulations above the surf. Browse 91 events (36 confirmed dates) and 607 races from 0.5 km to 163 km.
Selected Events
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Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain
November 27, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed
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Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, France
December 5, 2026 to December 6, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCadolive, France
January 31, 2027Date confirmed
Photo: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCuges-les-Pins, France
March 6, 2027 to March 7, 2027Date confirmed
Photo: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLa Savina, Spain
April 3, 2027Date confirmed
Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, France
May 22, 2027 to May 23, 2027Date confirmed
Photo: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGigondas, France
June 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027Date confirmed
Photo: Bops92 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
June 23, 2027 to June 27, 2027Date confirmed
Dates & Schedule
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026 | Hivernale des Templiers | Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 67 km34.7 km25.8 km16.8 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2027 | Trail de la Galinette | Cadolive, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 50 km30 km23 km12 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027 | Trail de la Sainte Baume | Cuges-les-Pins, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 100 km55.5 km26.5 km17 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2027 | Formentera All Round Trail | La Savina, Balearic Islands, ES | Trail Running | 70 km40.4 km17.4 km11 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2027 - May 23, 2027 | Festatrail | Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 105 km65 km44 km24 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2027 - Jun 6, 2027 | La Traversée des Dentelles | Gigondas, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 42 km21 km11 km5 km |
| Jun 23, 2027 - Jun 27, 2027 | La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB | Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto, IT | Trail Running | 120 km80 km50 km20 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2027 - Jul 10, 2027 | Restonica Trail by UTMB | Corte, Corsica, FR | Trail Running | 110 km67 km33 km17 km |
| Jul 7, 2027 - Jul 11, 2027 | HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB | Vielha e Mijaran, Catalonia, ES | Trail Running | 163 km110 km75 km55 km |
| Jul 23, 2027 - Jul 25, 2027 | Vars Mountain Trail | Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 55.7 km42 km24 km10 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2027 - Sep 12, 2027 | Wildstrubel by UTMB |  Crans-Montana, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 113 km72 km55 km42 km |
Overview & Route Character
Spectacular coastal trail runs along high cliff paths with constant undulations above the surf. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Coastal Cliffs theme currently spans 91 public events and 607 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Cliff courses trace narrow coastal footpaths and headlands from cove to cove. Primary disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running with race distances from 0.5 km to 163 km.
Punchy climbs out of steep coves, rocky steps, and gusty coastal winds demand frequent rhythm changes. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +10,000 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, Cadolive, and Cuges-les-Pins. Notable events in this category include 3 Days Trail Ibiza-Ultra, Hivernale des Templiers, and Trail de la Galinette. Every event page includes an interactive course map, elevation telemetry, GPX track downloads, and direct filters for date, distance, and destination.
Spectacular coastal trail runs along high cliff paths with constant undulations above the surf. RunningCompass currently lists 91 events with 607 individual competitions under the Coastal Cliffs theme. A total of 36 events have confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season, alongside additional races with full course profiles for season planning.
Cliff courses trace narrow coastal footpaths and headlands from cove to cove. The 607 listed competitions span distances from 0.5 km to 163 km, led by Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. You can narrow the calendar by 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distance brackets using the search filters.
Punchy climbs out of steep coves, rocky steps, and gusty coastal winds demand frequent rhythm changes. Races in this theme reach up to +10,000 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.
Leading host destinations include Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, Cadolive, and Cuges-les-Pins. Notable events in this category include 3 Days Trail Ibiza-Ultra, Hivernale des Templiers, and Trail de la Galinette. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 91 events by country, region, month, and distance.
