Valcorchero Xtreme Trail (Plasencia) 2027
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- Sunday 8 November 2026, 9:30, La Bombonera
- 23 km, +1,100 m, max gradient 34%
- Final round of the Copa de Extremadura
- Finish over the iron footbridge
Right on Plasencia’s doorstep, the Valcorchero hills are a Protected Landscape of Extremadura, a mix of cork oak woods and granite. The Valcorchero Extreme Trail crams a lot of climbing into them. It starts at 9:30 on Sunday 8 November 2026 from the Ciudad Deportiva sports hall, known locally as La Bombonera. It’s organised by Atletas Populares de Plasencia.
Two races
| Distance | Climb | Start | Circuit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Trail | 23 km | +1,100 m (2,200 m total) | 9:30 | Copa de Extremadura, final round |
| Race Trail | 13.5 km | +500 m | 10:00 | Diputación de Cáceres trophy |
The Extreme is the last round of the Copa de Extremadura, with 20% extra points for Fexme-licensed runners, so expect a competitive field. Its high point is only 658 m, but gradients reach 34%, with an average of 12.4% on the slopes.
The Extreme route
- Out along the old N-630 road and through the first gate into the countryside, climbing behind the hospital’s A&E department.
- Below the viewpoint, on to the Cueva de Boquique and the Ruta de los Pollos, then a good climb to the reservoir jetty.
- The whole Senda del Guarro, then a technical descent to Fuente Pajares.
- The hardest climb of the race, short but intense, easing along the Camino del Villar and La Pera to the high point (658 m).
- Down the Vereda de la Vaca, then up the Camino Viejo to La Guijosa, back to the viewpoint and out through the first gate.
- Through the Factoría Joven park, finishing over the iron footbridge into the Ciudad Deportiva.
The Race Trail shares the first half as far as the Senda del Guarro, then turns back via La Guijosa.
Entry
| Until 29 October | Until 4 November | |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme (licensed / unlicensed) | €19 / €24 | €24 / €29 |
| Race Trail (licensed / unlicensed) | €14 / €19 | €19 / €24 |
Each race is capped at 160 runners, aged 18 or over. Licensed runners can also enter on the day, up to an hour before the start, for the first-period price plus €10, if places remain. Bibs are handed out on race morning from 8:00 to 9:00 at La Bombonera, and there’s a kit check in the start pen at 9:00. Entry includes a commemorative shirt, a runner’s bag, aid stations, live tracking, photos, a cloakroom and showers.
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