Carrera de las Dehesas 2026

The Carrera de las Dehesas is a 27 km mountain trail race held in Cercedilla, a town in the Sierra de Guadarrama near Madrid. Participants begin at the Polideportivo de Cercedilla and face approximately 1,860 metres of elevation gain. This makes it a short, steep mountain challenge rather than a leisurely forest run. Club Tierra Trágame organizes the race, typically held in late September. The route follows mountain paths within the Guadarrama range, with an official distance near 26.7 km. It is a scoring event for the Madrid FMM Cup and the Copa de Hierro, and it also provides a UTMB Index. These factors attract dedicated trail runners, not just local participants. Spanish race commentary refers to it as a Madrid classic. Its location in Cercedilla appeals to runners seeking technical climbs, mountain terrain, and a race with a distinct regional trail-running character.