Euskal Trails 2026

Euskal Trails is a multi-day trail running series held in Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, located in Lower Navarre on the French Basque side of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It takes place around mid-May, offering participants a range of distances from an 8 km run to mountain ultras of approximately 130 km. The event reflects a cross-border Basque identity, with routes designed through mountains, forests, and open countryside, avoiding urban areas. The series features seven races, with formats extending beyond the standard solo start. Some participants compete in pairs, a night race is available, and there is a category exclusively for women. The 80 km race involves a climb of about 4,000 meters and is eligible for the UTMB Index. The Trail XL extends to approximately 130 km with 7,800 meters of elevation gain. The participants include dedicated mountain runners alongside local and regional competitors, and historical results indicate that the longer races attract hundreds of finishers.