Ultra Trail Guara Somontano takes place on Sat, Oct 3, 2026 in Alquézar, Spain. The main route is 82 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026
- Start
- Alquézar 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 82 km
- Climbing
- 4,700 m
- Level
- Open to all
Ultra-Trail Guara Somontano is a premier mountain race held in Alquézar, featuring technical trails, limestone canyons, and suspension bridges across the Sierra y los Cañones de Guara Natural Park.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Ultra Trail Guara Somontano demands sustained endurance and technical proficiency over an 82-kilometer mountain course with 4700 meters of climbing. Athletes must manage significant elevation changes while navigating rugged terrain in the Sierra y los Cañones de Guara Natural Park.
Climbing volume
The accumulation of 4,700 meters of elevation gain across an 82-kilometer distance requires exceptional climbing strength and efficient descending mechanics to preserve leg musculature over many hours.
Technical footwork
Navigating technical trails, limestone canyons, and suspension bridges demands constant physical agility, balance, and mental focus to maintain pace and avoid injury on difficult terrain.
Endurance capacity
Covering 82 kilometers in an October mountain environment tests aerobic capacity and prolonged muscular endurance, requiring strict pacing strategies from start to finish.
Given the extended duration of an 82-kilometer mountain ultra, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy availability and support sustained performance.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Ultra Trail Guara Somontano is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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