Ultra Trail of Barcelona 2026
- Next event : Sat, May 16, 2026Date confirmed
The event in a few words
Barça doesn’t just rhyme with "Tiki-taka" or Sagrada Família; it is also a monumental playground for your legs 🦵. Located in Sant Fruitós de Bages, in the heart of the Barcelona province, the UTBCN invites you to a total immersion in the Serranía del Bages 📍. We are talking about 5 tough events stretching over a late spring weekend 🌷. Between the massifs of Caselles and del Vintró, there's no fooling around: distances range from 6 km for the hike to the hefty 61 km 😲. These distances turn this site into a massive open-air stadium. We’re looking at a strategic proximity format, ideal for testing your watts before the summer heat arrives ☀️.
The route is like an adventure film in sets reminiscent of Indiana Jones 🤠. You'll dash through an insane cultural heritage, dotted with castles, churches, and hermitages that watch over your strides 💨. The profile is what we call "leg-breaking": constant elevation changes between 200 mD+ and 600 mD+, never really giving you a break 📈. You'll skirt the Llobregat, admire the Els Tres Salts waterfalls, and cross ruins like Tines Solanes 🏛️. Here, geography is king: moving from moist torrent beds to airy zones with panoramic views up to Collet de Cantagalls 🤩. It’s wild, raw, and loaded with agricultural history with these dry stone constructions, reminding you that the ancients struggled long before you on these slopes! 🥵
Here, no frills, but a strong ethic certified by the Biosphere label 🍀. We're here for the performance, but in total respect for wildlife and flora 🌿. Forget disposable cups and get ready with your own hydration system, as the organization doesn’t joke about eco-responsibility ‼️ In the village, camaraderie prevails, especially if you commit in a team (of 2, 3, or 4) where the rule is simple: we start together, we finish together 🤝. No leaving a colleague behind on the descent from Torrent de Güell to get a beer faster! ❌
After the race, enjoy Sant Fruitós de Bages for total relaxation 🧘♀️. You can visit the imposing monastery of Sant Benet de Bages, a medieval jewel, which you will have lightly touched upon at the end of the course ⛪. It's the perfect spot for a family outing or to meditate on your sore muscles 🤭. If you still have some energy, lose yourself in the surrounding vineyards to discover the winegrowers' "barracks" 🍇. It's less tiring than a climb to the Serrat de la Mussarra and just as instructive for your general culture 🧠.
Come on, we're just waiting for you on the registration list! 🎟️
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
61 kmTOP
40 km
26 km
11 km
6 km
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 2100mD+
A few more words
This course aka "ULTRA" is 61 km with 1,976 mD+ and is the true jewel of the UTBCN 🔥.
Your journey begins at Sant Fruitós de Bages for a monumental loop through the Serranía del Bages. After a lively start, you'll quickly reach the Tines de les Solanes at km 12.2 for your first refreshment stop (liquid), in the heart of a unique dry stone heritage ⚡️. The route then heads east, passing through Sant Esteve Vila-Rasa for your second refreshment stop at km 18.1 (liquid), before tackling serious challenges in the Serrat del Forn-la Vila 🤝.
At km 25.2, the third refreshment stop, solid for the first time, before tackling the big climb of the course! 🏃♂️ Here the profile becomes truly demanding with a series of hills, which will lead you to the highest point of the route: St Pere Martir at km 33.1 🍏. You can regain your strength while enjoying a breathtaking view at 671 m altitude 😳.
The second part of the course takes you towards Talamanca, before starting the final descent. You'll cross the Coll de les Generes at km 57, with the final refreshment stop, before reaching the finish line 🏁.
Between technical trails and panoramas of the massif, prepare for an intense effort of nearly 2,000 mD+ 📈.
Trail 40 km
Trail- Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 1200mD+
A few more words
Oh, the beautiful distance, a marathon, or almost! 40 km with 1,072 mD+, it's quite a marathon... 😳 A tough format that incorporates the best segments of its big sister.
You set off on a trail of precisely 38.56 km, with a positive elevation of 1,072 mD+ 📈. Just like for the Ultra, passing by the Tina de les Solanes at km 12.2, marks the start of the challenge, with liquid refreshment available. After that, you head towards St Esteve Vila-Rasa ➡️. The toughest part of the course is between km 20 and km 30, with the ascent of Serrat del Forn-la Vila peaking at 508 m ⛰️.
It's a rugged track that requires good energy management to keep up the pace until Coll de les Generes at km 34.5 📍. There, you will find the 4th and final refreshment point to gather the strength needed for the last kilometers 🏃♂️.
The final descent towards Sant Fruitós allows you to let loose, to complete this marathon before the time limit of 7:30 PM 🕢.
Trail 26 km
Trail- Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 689mD+
A few more words
For this course, this time we focus on a half-marathon, or even more! 🤝 So you'll have, 26 km with 640 mD+, the ideal compromise if you want pace on a spicy course of 25.19 km 🌶️.
You follow the common route of the two longer distances, heading towards the Tina de les Solanes at km 12.2. Here, a well-deserved refreshment, before heading towards St Esteve Vila-Rasa at km 18.1. For your personal information, this challenging course offers a maximum altitude of 359 m. After reaching the Coll de les Generes at km 20.9, and having your 3rd and final refreshment, you start the final part to reach Sant Fruitós de Bages 🏁.
It's a perfect course to test your accelerations on short but intense climbs 🔥.
Trail 11 km
Trail- Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 261mD+
A few more words
We move on to the "SPEED TRAIL": 11 km and 265 mD+, it's the "gas" format for summit sprinters! ⚡️
The route starts due South following the Llobregat river which, from the second kilometer, begins a descent to take you to the Pont del Canal de la Mina 🏃. You then cross the footbridge dels Ulls del Llobregat and start a steep ascent towards the Pla de les Generes 📈. Once at the top, you enjoy an XXL panorama before starting a descent of 2 km that brings you closer to the legendary Tines de les Solanes at km 7.6 📍.
The return to Sant Fruitós de Bages happens via the Coll de les Generes, crossing the river, for a finale that combines heritage and speed 🏰.
Trail 6 km
Trail- Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Elevation gain : 79mD+
A few more words
We end with the "Popular Walk" of 6 km and 79 mD+. Here, it's a bit of the relaxation version, accessible to everyone 🌼.
On an actual distance of 5.73 km, the route forms a small loop around Sant Fruitós de Bages 📍. You leave the urban area to join the Coll de les Generes at km 1.5, the highest point of your walk at 322 meters altitude ⛰️. It's the perfect opportunity to discover the splendid agricultural past of the region and its dry stone walls. Once you've admired the beauty, you'll quietly return to the village from the south ⬇️.
Ideal for warming up or accompanying the family champions! 🏅
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your race bib at NEXE – Espai de Cultura, Plaça Alfred Figueras, 08272 Sant Fruitós de Bages, Barcelona, at the following times:
Friday, May 15, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM: all distances
Saturday, May 16, 2026:
From 6 AM to 6:45 AM: for the ULTRA (61 km)
From 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM: for the MARATHON (40 km)
From 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM: for the HALF (26 km)
From 8 AM to 9:15 AM: for the SPEED (11 km)
The races will start at:
7 AM for the ULTRA (61 km)
8 AM for the MARATHON (40 km)
9 AM for the HALF (26 km)
9:30 AM for the SPEED (11 km)
Yes, you will need to present a medical certificate or a valid license mentioning access to running.
Yes, you will need to be:
15 years old in the year of the race for the SPEED
18 years old in the year of the race for the HALF, the MARATHON, and the ULTRA
Here are the race bib prices:
For the ULTRA:
Until 03/01/2026: €75
From 03/02/2026 to 04/16/2026: €81
From 04/17/2026 until race day: €90
For the MARATHON:
Until 03/01/2026: €60
From 03/02/2026 to 04/16/2026: €69
From 04/17/2026 until race day: €75
For the HALF:
Until 03/01/2026: €32
From 03/02/2026 to 04/16/2026: €38
From 04/17/2026 until race day: €45
For the SPEED:
Until 03/01/2026: €25
From 03/02/2026 to 04/16/2026: €32
From 04/17/2026 until race day: €36
For the Popular walk: €5
Yes, here they are:
For the ULTRA: 13h
For the MARATHON: 8h
For the HALF: 5h
For the SPEED: 2h
Refreshments are planned at km:
For the ULTRA: km 12.2 (liquid) / km 18.1 (liquid) / km 25.2 (solid) / km 33.1 (solid) / km 46.8 (solid) / km 57 (solid)
For the MARATHON: km 12.2 (liquid) / km 18.1 (liquid) / km 25.2 (solid) / km 34.5 (solid)
For the HALF: km 12.2 (solid) / km 18.1 (liquid) / km 20.9 (solid)
For the SPEED: km 6.5 (liquid)
Yes, here it is:
For the MARATHON and the ULTRA:
Trail running shoes that completely cover the foot
Thermal or survival blanket (minimum size 2 x 1.2 m)
Hydration system (at least 1 liter)
Backpack or equivalent item
Mobile phone turned on and not in airplane mode
Hooded jacket made of waterproof fabric (at least 10,000 mm water column) and breathable, like Gore-Tex®, Membrain®, H2NO®, HyVent® or similar, with thermally sealed seams and in the runner's size
Caloric food reserve suitable for the course and the number and type of refreshment stations of the race
Second thermal layer with long sleeves of at least 180 g, in the runner's size
Trousers or leggings combined with a shirt
Cap, tubular piece, or similar
Depending on the weather forecast:
Waterproof pants
Thermal shirt
Gloves
For the HALF:
Trail running shoes that completely cover the foot
Thermal or survival blanket (minimum size 2 x 1.2 m).
Hydration system (at least 1 liter).
Backpack or equivalent item.
Mobile phone turned on and not in airplane mode.
Hooded jacket made of waterproof fabric (at least 10,000 mm water column) and breathable, like Gore-Tex®, Membrain®, H2NO®, HyVent® or similar, with thermally sealed seams and in the runner's size.
Caloric food reserve suitable for the course and the number and type of refreshment stations of the race.
Cap, tubular piece, or similar.
Depending on the weather forecast:
Second thermal layer of at least 180 g, in the runner's size
Trousers or leggings combined with leggings
Your registration includes:
For the ULTRA, the MARATHON, the HALF, and the SPEED:
Commemorative race gift
Race bib
Solid and liquid refreshments on the course and at the finish
Marked route
Timing service
Medical services
Shower and locker room
Finisher gift to all participants who complete the race
If you have any questions left, you can contact the organizers by email: comunicacion@sportevents360.com
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