Trail
21K
For anyone after one of the toughest, most technical mountain half marathons in the region.
Overview
A night-time adventure
A true trail running challenge in the heart of the Penedès, designed for the most demanding runners.
This 21 km route combines intense climbs, technical singletrack and descents that will test your skills and your endurance. Along the way you will pass emblematic spots such as the Santuari de Foix, an iconic landmark with breathtaking views that will stay with you.
You will also cross lush woodland and paths offering a unique connection with nature, all under the magic of the night.
If you are passionate about trail running and want a truly unique experience, this is your chance to test yourself in an incomparable setting, discovering corners where nature shines in all its splendour.
| Distance | 21 km |
|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 1,050 m |
| Highest point | 748 m |
| Lowest point | 364 m |
| Start | 16:45 |
| Time limit | 4 h |
| Competitive | Yes |
| UTMB Index | Indexed race |
Singletrack 80%Dirt road 15%Tarmac 5%
Profile and track
1,050 metres up.
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The details
All the information for the Trail 21K
Route
Start and finish on Carrer del Casal, Torrelles de Foix. The route is marked with reused orange-and-white Stihl tape with reflective strips, plus reflective signposts.
Distance and elevation
- Distance: 21 km
- Total elevation gain: 1,050 m
- Highest point: 748 m
- Lowest point: 364 m
Times
| Predicted first finisher | 1 h 45 min |
|---|---|
| Course record | 1 h 46 min |
| Time limit | 4 h |
The first-finisher prediction is the organisation’s timing estimate, not a record.
Cut-offs
| Checkpoint | Km | Race time |
|---|---|---|
| Puig de les Torres (Aid 1) | 5.8 | 1 h |
| Font dels Giberts | 9.3 | 1 h 30 min |
| La Socarrada dels Giberts (Aid 3) | 16.2 | 3 h 30 min |
| Finish | 21 | 4 h |
Cut-offs are expressed as race time from the start of your route.
Schedule
Saturday 21 November 2026.
| What | Where | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bib collection | Casal Torrellenc | 14:30 – 16:30 |
| Start | Carrer del Casal | 16:45 |
| Finish closes | Carrer del Casal | 21:00 |
| Podiums and prize draw | Casal Torrellenc | 19:30 |
Bibs must be collected within the set hours. Uncollected bibs forfeit the associated gifts.
Services
- Official gifts
- Personalised bib with safety pins
- Prize draw
- Physiotherapist service
- Sports insurance
- Ambulance service
- On-course photography
- Chip timing
- Online results and timing
- Aid stations on the route
- Finish-line refreshments
- Bag drop
- On-course assistance
- Showers and toilets
- Car parking
- Motorhome parking
Gifts
- Finisher medal for every finisher.
- Cursafosca hoodie.
- Moonlight Noctia headlamp for the first man and first woman in the Trail 21K.
Kit
Mandatory kit
- Mobile phone (smartphone)
- You must be reachable and answer your phone before, during and after the race. It must work in Spain, stay switched on (flight mode is not allowed) and have the organisation’s contact numbers saved: you will find them printed on your bib.
- Headlamp
- Using your phone’s flash as a light source is not permitted.
- Personal cup or bottle
- There are no cups at the aid stations. We recommend carrying at least 1 l of water.
- Backpack or similar
- All kit is carried in your pack and cannot be swapped along the route.
- Visible bib with the chip
- It must be worn visibly throughout the entire route.
- Suitable jacket
- It is the runner’s responsibility to judge whether their jacket suits the day’s weather in the mountains.
Recommended kit
- Hooded windproof jacket able to withstand bad weather in the mountains.
- Neck warmer.
- Gloves.
- Thermal layers, essential in case of cold, rain or injury.
- Poles. Anyone who chooses to carry poles must carry them for the whole race: it is forbidden to start without poles and then obtain and use them during the race.
Music is allowed only through headphones, and only when it is safe to listen. Headphones must come off when crossing any road and when approaching checkpoints and aid stations. Noise cancelling must be switched off.
Under-18s must present a parental authorisation when collecting their bib.
Aid stations
| Aid station | Point | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Aid 1 · Puig de les Torres | Km 5.9 | Water, isotonic drink, cola, jelly sweets, nuts and fresh fruit. |
| Aid 2 · Santuari de Foix | Km 10 | Water, isotonic drink, cola, jelly sweets, nuts, fresh fruit and hot broth. |
| Aid 3 · Bosc dels Giberts | Km 14.8 | Water, isotonic drink, cola, jelly sweets, nuts and fresh fruit. |
| Finish · Casal Torrellenc | Km 21 | Water, isotonic drink, cola, coffee and a sandwich. |
There are no cups at the aid stations: that is why you need your own cup or bottle.
Categories
There is an overall women’s and men’s classification, and every category awards prizes in both the men’s and the women’s category.
| Category | Year of birth |
|---|---|
| Junior | 2006 – 2012 |
| Senior | 1987 – 2005 |
| Veteran | 1977 – 1986 |
| Master | 1967 – 1976 |
| Supermaster | 1966 or earlier |
- Age is taken as of 31 December of the current year.
- Prizes are not cumulative.
- You must be present at the prize-giving to receive your trophy and gifts.
Documents
Rules
Read them on the web CAT (PDF) ESP (PDF) ENG (PDF)
Parental authorisation
21 November 2026
See you in the dark.
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Trail 21K: starts at 16:45 from Carrer del Casal, Torrelles de Foix.