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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)
Mountain Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Challenging mountain routes with sustained climbs, alpine panoramas, and technical high-country trails. Browse 3,507 events (36 confirmed dates) and 13,444 races from 5 km to 174 km.
Events3,50736 confirmed dates
Competitions13,444Races & courses
Distances5 - 174 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,300 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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Trail des Châtaignes
Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
48 km32 km16 km14 km+1
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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Dark Trail
Orgelet, France
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
31 km20 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Ultra X Morocco
Ouarzazate, Morocco
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
110 km50 km25 km
DesertNature & Off-Road+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 | Trail des Châtaignes | Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Île-de-France, FR | Trail Running | 48 km32 km16 km14 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 14, 2026 | Dark Trail | Orgelet, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Trail Running | 31 km20 km10 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Ultra X Morocco | Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA | Trail Running | 110 km50 km25 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Tanúhegyek Trail |  Badacsonytomaj, HU | Trail Running | 41.9 km21 km7.2 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Trail du Lébérou | Audrix, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 30 km13 km9 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Pacific Trails California by UTMB (HOKA) |  Santa Ynez, California, US | Trail Running | 51 km25 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Give Me Fiv | Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Challenging mountain routes with sustained climbs, alpine panoramas, and technical high-country trails. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Mountain theme currently spans 3,507 public events and 13,444 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Classic mountain runs, alpine marathons, and high-mountain ultra-trails define this endurance category. Primary disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running with race distances from 5 km to 174 km.
Sustained climbs, rocky scree, and rapid mountain weather shifts require uphill conditioning and mandatory alpine gear. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +6,300 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 Mountain events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Challenging mountain routes with sustained climbs, alpine panoramas, and technical high-country trails. RunningCompass currently lists 3,507 events with 13,444 individual competitions under the Mountain 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 Mountain races?
Classic mountain runs, alpine marathons, and high-mountain ultra-trails define this endurance category. The 13,444 listed competitions span distances from 5 km to 174 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.
What terrain, elevation profile, and preparation should I expect for Mountain?
Sustained climbs, rocky scree, and rapid mountain weather shifts require uphill conditioning and mandatory alpine gear. Races in this theme reach up to +6,300 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 Mountain 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 3,507 events by country, region, month, and distance.