La Neorural 2026

La Neorural is a 25 km mountain race held in Santa Maria de Martorelles, approximately 20 minutes from Barcelona. It includes about 1,800 meters of elevation gain over its distance, indicating it is not a simple trail run with minor inclines. The race route exclusively follows trails and dirt tracks within the Serralada Litoral, with organizers aiming to incorporate maximum singletrack and elevation to increase its challenge and enjoyment. The course crosses rugged sections of the range, passing notable landmarks like Castellruf, Castell de St. Miquel, and Turó de Galzerán. It also features springs such as Font de la Teula, Font Sunyera, and Font de la Dinamita. This event is suited for runners with existing mountain-racing experience seeking a more demanding challenge, or for those training for longer races who require a rigorous fitness assessment. Local feedback characterizes it as a “punk” race: technical, physically demanding, occasionally abrupt, and designed to push runners to their limits.