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Friday, May 14, 2027 – Sunday, May 16, 2027
Zegama-Aizkorri is one of the most legendary mountain trail races in the world. Held in the Basque Country (Spain), it’s a demanding ~42 km marathon on technical terrain with significant elevation gain, attracting elite trail runners and passionate crowds alike. It’s also part of the Golden Trail World Series.
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16 weeks of specific training
Build up to 4–5 hour long runs and back-to-back weekend runs with plenty of climbing.
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 g of carbs and 400–600 ml of fluid with electrolytes per hour. Test everything in training.
Technical terrain: train on rocky trails and steep descents, and wear shoes with grip and protection.
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Zegama-Aizkorri 2027 takes place in Zegama, Gipuzkoa, Spain: May 14 – 16, 2027. Add it to your calendar from the top of this page so you don’t miss it.
Zegama-Aizkorri takes place in Zegama, Gipuzkoa, Spain. There are 8 other trail races within 250 km, shown on the map, if you want to combine them in one trip.
Zegama-Aizkorri has one distance: the 42K.
Yes: Zegama-Aizkorri is part of Golden Trail Series.
For the 42K, plan around 16 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 (zegama-aizkorri.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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