XCM Jamón de María takes place on Sat, Oct 10, 2026 in María, Spain. The main route is 43 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Start
- María 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 43 km
- Climbing
- 1,264 m
- Level
- Open to all
La XVII Ruta BTT del Jamón de María será una prueba XCM de las XCM Series Almería 2026, con salida en María y un recorrido principal de montaña de 43 km por el entorno de Sierra de María-Los Vélez.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
2:15–2:40
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at XCM Jamón de María is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 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 20, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is XCM Jamón de María?
XCM Jamón de María takes place on Sat, Oct 10, 2026 in María, Spain.
How long is XCM Jamón de María?
The main route is 43 km.
How much climbing does XCM Jamón de María have?
XCM Jamón de María has 1,264 m of climbing.
Who is XCM Jamón de María for?
XCM Jamón de María is open to all participants.
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