Almijara Trail (Nerja) 2027
Not announced yet. Estimated from the usual date pattern; check the official site before booking travel.
- Monday 2 November 2026, 12th edition
- 22.3 km, +1,100 m, 5 h limit
- From the stadium into the Almijara mountains
- Paella and hot showers at the finish
From Nerja’s beaches you can see the ridges of the Sierra de Almijara rising straight behind town. The Almijara Trail goes up into them. It’s organised by the Club Nerja de Atletismo and certified by the Andalusian Athletics Federation, and the 12th edition is on Monday 2 November 2026, when All Saints’ Day is moved to the Monday.
The course
- Distance and climb: 22.3 km, +1,100 m.
- Base: the Enrique López Cuenca athletics stadium, named after the club’s founding member.
- Terrain: paths, singletrack and forest tracks in the Sierra de Almijara, entirely within Nerja municipality. It’s part of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama natural park.
- Time limit: 5 hours.
- Aid: three stations on the course, plus medical cover at several points.
In 2024 the race also included an 11 km Mini Trail, and more than 700 runners were expected across both. Check the club’s page for this year’s distances before you enter.
Race day
Bibs are handed out on race day at the start, up to half an hour before the gun, so there’s no need to arrive the day before if you’re local. Listings show entry at €27–35 depending on the date. For the 2024 edition the start was 9:00. Confirm the 2026 time with the club.
Afterwards there are hot showers and changing rooms at the sports centre. Runners get a runner’s bag and a commemorative medal, and the top three in each category win trophies. The day ends the way it always has, with paella for everyone who took part. In 2024 the club added migas and a barbecue as well.
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