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Villablino Trail 2026

Nov 1, 2026Villablino, León, Spain
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Key facts

Nov1

Sunday, November 1, 2026

1distance, up to 10K
SpainLocation
3.5KInstagram followers
Location
Villablino, León, Spain
Distances
10K
Series
Independent race
Race type
trailmountain
Instagram
@villablinotrail3,530 followers
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Villablino, León, Spain
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About the race

Villablino Trail is a 10 km mountain race around Villablino, in the Laciana valley of the Cantabrian mountains (León), with a runners' race and a walkers' category on the same course. Organised by the Villablino town council's sports department and chip-timed by Carreras con Encanto, 2026 is its tenth edition.

How to prepare for Villablino Trail

Pick your distance to see how long to train, how to fuel and the gear that suits this course.

Training

8 weeks of specific training

Work on speed on climbs and descents, with one long run a week of up to 2 hours.

Add two short strength sessions a week (legs, hips and core): they protect you on the descents.

See the week-by-week training plan

Fuel and hydration

Water and perhaps one gel are enough. Eat a normal breakfast 2–3 hours before the start.

Terrain and conditions

Technical terrain: train on rocky trails and steep descents, and wear shoes with grip and protection.

Recommended gear

Picked for this course and distance from the products we compare.

Shoes

NNormal Kjerag 2
NNormal Kjerag 2Shoes$190
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2Shoes$250
Adidas Terrex Agravic TT
Adidas Terrex Agravic TTShoes$185
Merrell MTL Speedarc Peak
Merrell MTL Speedarc PeakShoes$290

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Race planning

Plan Villablino Trail on race day

Your pace leg by leg, the food where you'll need it and a wristband to print, on this race's profile.

  • Your time at each aid station and the margin on the cut-offs
  • Gels and real food placed by kilometre, by what you burn
  • Aid stations and cut-offs you move right on the chart
  • A wristband with your profile, times and food to print
Plan Villablino Trail How it works

Example · 25 km trail with two aid stations

Gel25 g carbsMedjool dates36 g carbsCaffeine gel25 g carbsSalt capsule250 mg Na
Aid station 1·08:58Aid station 2·09:48Finish·10:35
628 m303 m
0:460:220:210:180:130:16
0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km25 km
ClimbRollingDescentAid stationCut-off point

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When is Villablino Trail 2026?

Villablino Trail 2026 takes place in Villablino, León, Spain: November 1, 2026. Add it to your calendar from the top of this page so you don’t miss it.

Where does Villablino Trail take place?

Villablino Trail takes place in Villablino, León, Spain. There are 8 other trail races within 250 km, shown on the map, if you want to combine them in one trip.

What distances does Villablino Trail have?

Villablino Trail has one distance: the 10K.

Is Villablino Trail part of a race series?

No: Villablino Trail is an independent race, not part of a circuit such as the UTMB World Series or the Golden Trail Series.

How long should I train for Villablino Trail?

For the 10K, plan around 8 weeks of specific training if you already run regularly. Build up long runs with climbing and add two short strength sessions a week.

How technical is Villablino Trail?

It is a technical mountain race: expect rocky trails and steep descents, so train on similar terrain.

What shoes should I wear for Villablino Trail?

For its technical terrain, choose shoes with deep lugs and good protection. Good options: NNormal Kjerag 2, Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2, and Adidas Terrex Agravic TT. You will find them, and the rest of the gear, in “How to prepare” below.

How do I register for Villablino Trail?

Registration is on the official website (carrerasconencanto.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.

Where can I stay for Villablino Trail?

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

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