Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada takes place on Fri, Apr 2, 2027 in Granada, Spain. The main route is 100 km.
- Date
- Fri, Apr 2, 2027
- Start
- Granada 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 100 km
- Climbing
- 5,500 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 26-week plan to Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada is a high-altitude mountain race in Spain featuring multiple distances including a 100 km ultra that climbs from Granada up to Pico Veleta and finishes in Pradollano.
What this race demands
Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada requires sustaining forward motion across 100 kilometers of high-altitude terrain with 5500 meters of vertical gain.
Extreme climbing volume
The course accumulates 5500 meters of elevation over 100 kilometers, requiring consistent muscular endurance on prolonged ascents up to Pico Veleta.
High-altitude durability
Operating in a high-altitude mountain environment in Spain increases physiological strain and demands robust pacing discipline.
Extended endurance
Covering 100 kilometers of technical mountain terrain tests structural resilience and sustained energy management well past the standard marathon duration.
Given the duration of a 100 km mountain ultra, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.
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 Sierra Nevada is 26 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base14 weeks · Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 9, 2027 – Feb 19, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Feb 20, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 27, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada?
Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada takes place on Fri, Apr 2, 2027 in Granada, Spain.
How long is Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada?
The main route is 100 km.
What does Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada demand?
Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada requires sustaining forward motion across 100 kilometers of high-altitude terrain with 5500 meters of vertical gain.
How much climbing does Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada have?
Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada has 5,500 m of climbing.
Who is Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada for?
Ultra-Trail Sierra Nevada is open to all participants.
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