Gran Vuelta Valle del Genal 2026

Gran Vuelta Valle del Genal 2026 takes place in Parauta, Valle del Genal, Málaga, Spain: November 7 – 15, 2026. Add it to your calendar from the top of this page so you don’t miss it.

Gran Vuelta Valle del Genal takes place in Parauta, Valle del Genal, Málaga, Spain. There are 6 other trail races within 250 km, shown on the map, if you want to combine them in one trip.

Gran Vuelta Valle del Genal has 2 distances: 56K and 129K. The longest is the 129K.

No: Gran Vuelta Valle del Genal is an independent race, not part of a circuit such as the UTMB World Series or the Golden Trail Series.

For the 129K, plan around 24 weeks of specific training if you already run regularly. For the 56K, about 20 weeks are enough. Build up long runs with climbing and add two short strength sessions a week.

It is not tagged as a technical race in our data, so check the course profile on the official website and train on trails with climbing like the race’s.

For its terrain, choose shoes with good grip and enough cushioning for the distance. Good options: Hoka Mafate 5, The North Face Altamesa 500 v2, and Altra Olympus 275 HiLo. You will find them, and the rest of the gear, in “How to prepare” below.

Registration is on the official website (granvueltavalledelgenal.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.

Look for accommodation in or near Parauta. The accommodation map on this page shows hotels and apartments around the race, with prices for your dates.