About this race
The Sierra Cazorla Trail begins and ends in Quesada's Plaza de la Constitución, Jaén, Andalusia. This mountain running series takes place in the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas natural park, typically in mid-October. It offers distances including a medium trail of approximately 33 km and an ultra distance. The main ultra is stated as up to 72 km with around 4,000 meters of elevation gain. Previous race details for the Ultra Trail Sierra de Cazorla show it as 63 km with 3,600 meters of ascent and 3,700 meters of descent.
The course emphasizes long climbs and challenging descents over flat speed. The ultra format provides a full mountain day for participants, with a 14-hour time limit in the former 63 km configuration. The categories range from promising newcomers to veteran athletes, indicating a broad participant base beyond just elite mountain runners. The event is organized by Quesada's town council, the Diputación de Jaén, and the Andalusian Mountaineering Federation. The longest race holds UTMB Index status and 3 ITRA points.
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