Ultra Trail Moncayo 23K (Añón de Moncayo) 2027
- Sunday 2 May 2027, Añón de Moncayo (Zaragoza), 9:00 start in 2026
- 23 km with 1,130 m of climbing, summit around 1,521 m
- Capped at 400 runners; 5 h limit, no time cut-offs
- Entries open 7 November 2026 at 10:00 on Rock the Sport
The 23K is the half-marathon-distance race of the Ultra Trail Moncayo, held in Añón de Moncayo on the Aragonese side of the Moncayo massif, in the province of Zaragoza. The 11th edition takes place over the weekend of 30 April to 2 May 2027, and the 23K is the Sunday race on 2 May. In 2026 the start was at 9:00.
A mountain half, not a road half
The route is a loop from and back to the village: 23 km with about 1,130 m of positive climbing, topping out around 1,521 m. The race page names two decisive points, the climb of the Barranco de Valdeavellano and the descent of the Barranco de Horcajuelo, and the descent is timed. There are four aid stations, no time cut-offs, and a 5-hour limit to reach the finish.
Numbers and records
Places are capped at 400 runners. The course records are 01:46:30 for men (Daniel Izquierdo) and 02:03:47 for women (Onditz Iturbe), and the prize for the winners is €800.
Entries and what’s in the bag
Entries open on 7 November 2026 at 10:00 on Rock the Sport. The page we checked doesn’t list the price. Entrants receive a bag with a technical t-shirt, socks and a mug.
The rest of the weekend
The same weekend has a 70K (3,850 m of climbing, described as the first and only ultra in the province of Zaragoza, reaching 2,240 m), a 44K marathon (2,500 m) and a 10K speed trail (380 m), all on Saturday. The organisers let runners combine one of the Saturday races with the Sunday 23K. If you prefer a road race that spring weekend, see the Santander Half Marathon, which is also on 2 May.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Ultra Trail Moncayo 23K (Añón de Moncayo)
When is the Ultra Trail Moncayo 23K?
The 11th Ultra Trail Moncayo runs from 30 April to 2 May 2027 in Añón de Moncayo, and the 23K is on the Sunday, 2 May. The 2026 edition started at 9:00; the organisers haven't published the 2027 start time yet.
How hard is it?
It is a mountain loop of 23 km with about 1,130 m of climbing (the route map shows 1,159 m up and 1,157 m down), reaching roughly 1,521 m. The organisers name the climb of the Barranco de Valdeavellano and the descent of the Barranco de Horcajuelo as the key points of the race.
How long do I have to finish and how many places are there?
There are no time cut-offs on the course, but you must reach the finish within 5 hours. The race is capped at 400 participants.
When do entries open?
On 7 November 2026 at 10:00, through Rock the Sport. The entry fee isn't listed on the race page we checked.
What do entrants get?
A race bag with a technical t-shirt (S to 2XL), socks (S to L) and a mug. There are four aid stations on the course.
