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Saturday, January 16, 2027
ElCid TrailXtrem, El Reto, is a circular ultra of 67.5 km from Petrer (Alicante) over 17 summits of the Sierra del Cid and the Maigmó, with ridges that look out to Aitana, the Font Roja and the Mariola, and a 16-hour cut-off. It can be run solo or as a relay of two, with legs of 35 km and 32 km. It is held every two years, and in between its four stages are run as separate races.
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20 weeks of specific training
Train time on your feet: back-to-back long runs, 6+ hour days and hiking with poles.
Add two short strength sessions a week (legs, hips and core): they protect you on the descents.
See the week-by-week training planAim for 60–90 g of carbs per hour, mix gels with real food and plan what you will eat at each aid station.
Technical terrain: train on rocky trails and steep descents, and wear shoes with grip and protection.
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ElCid TrailXtrem 2027 takes place in Petrer, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain: January 16, 2027. Add it to your calendar from the top of this page so you don’t miss it.
ElCid TrailXtrem takes place in Petrer, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. There are 8 other trail races within 250 km, shown on the map, if you want to combine them in one trip.
ElCid TrailXtrem has one distance: the 67.5K.
No: ElCid TrailXtrem is an independent race, not part of a circuit such as the UTMB World Series or the Golden Trail Series.
For the 67.5K, plan around 20 weeks of specific training if you already run regularly. Build up long runs with climbing and add two short strength sessions a week.
It is a technical mountain race: expect rocky trails and steep descents, so train on similar terrain.
For its technical terrain, choose shoes with deep lugs and good protection and enough cushioning for the distance. Good options: Hoka Mafate 5, Nike ACG Zegama Trail, and Altra Olympus 7. You will find them, and the rest of the gear, in “How to prepare” below.
Registration is on the official website (elcidtrailxtrem.com). Popular races sell out, so check the dates early, and mark it as “I want to register” at the top of this page to keep it in your races.
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