グラナダ周辺のMarathonレース

The Benemérita Trail begins and ends at Campamento La Alfaguara, in Alfacar near Granada, utilizing the Sierra de Huétor Natural Park as its primary course. This mountain running event offers 12 km, 25 km, and 42 km distances, alongside a 12 km hiking option that follows the same path as the 12 km Open course. The marathon presents a significant challenge, featuring over 2,050 meters of elevation gain across trails within the park's core. The 25K also demands considerable mountain running ability, with 1,150 meters of positive elevation gain, while the 12K provides a more accessible route for runners and hikers to engage with the same landscape. The event coincides with the celebration of the Virgen del Pilar, the patron saint of the Civil Guard, which accounts for the race's name and the support from the Civil Guard Command of Granada. Organized by Asociación Deportiva Alfamérita, with assistance from Alfacar’s town council, the event is officially recognized by the Andalusian Federation of Mountaineering. The course crosses trails and country paths within Alfacar's municipal boundaries, with aid stations strategically placed throughout the longer routes. Its character is direct: ascents, descents, open terrain, and technical mountain running without unnecessary embellishment.

The Benemerita Trail begins and ends at La Alfaguara camp in Alfacar, close to Granada, with its races crossing the Sierra de Huétor Natural Park. This mountain trail event takes place near the feast day of the Virgen del Pilar, patron saint of the Guardia Civil, and includes a 42 km marathon, a 25 km trail race, a 12 km open race, and a 12 km hiking option. The marathon involves over 2,050 meters of climbing, and the 25 km race features 1,150 meters of positive elevation. The courses follow forest trails, country paths, and open mountain terrain, with significant ascents and descents within the Alfacar region. Asociación Deportiva Alfamérita organizes the event, with support from the Guardia Civil of Granada. It is approved by the Andalusian Federation of Mountaineering and is part of the UTMB Index Races.

Chamizo Trail is a mountain-running series held in Villanueva del Rosario, inland from Malaga, at the base of the Sierra de los Camarolos and El Jobo. The main daytime event features three challenging trail routes: a 42 km marathon with approximately 2,500 m of elevation gain, a 23 km route with 1,250 to 1,300 m of climbing, and a 14 km race with about 600 m of ascent. Additionally, there is a night race, Chamizo Trail Nocturno, organized by the Villanueva del Rosario town council, covering 18 km with roughly 950 m of positive elevation gain. The routes traverse the Alto Guadalhorce mountains, passing through springs and upland areas within the Villanueva del Rosario and Antequera municipalities. The night race begins at the central Plaza de Andalucia, mandates headlamp use for all participants, and sets a four-hour completion limit. Aid stations are positioned at approximately kilometers 3, 11, and 16, with an additional station after the finish. Judges from the Andalusian Mountaineering Federation oversee the event. Approximately 350 runners from Malaga province participate in the nocturnal race, and the Chamizo Trail series is considered the municipality's premier sporting occasion.

The Sem-Marathon de Jaén begins and concludes on Calle Virgen de la Cabeza in Jaén, with participants completing the standard half-marathon distance of 21.097 kilometers through the Andalusian provincial capital. The Municipal Sports Board of Jaén City Council promotes the event, which takes place in late autumn and includes a 10K option on the same program. The course utilizes the city’s main streets, not a rural or trail setting, connecting the race directly to central Jaén. Provincial running clubs form a significant portion of the participants, and the event seeks to surpass the 500-runner participation from a previous edition. The race also honors Paco Manzaneda, recognized locally as a key figure in Jaén’s popular athletics scene.

The CxM Tiñosa is a mountain-running series based in Priego de Córdoba, located in the south of Córdoba province. Organized by Club Deportivo Umax Trail, it takes place in November and provides three race options: an 11 km trail race with approximately 400 meters of elevation gain, alongside longer 24 km and 42 km distances. The event is sanctioned by the Andalusian mountain federation and is listed on the Córdoba running calendar as a widely attended race, not exclusively for elite athletes. Runners begin at the Paseo de la Fuente del Rey before entering the Sierras Subbéticas Geopark, a region with hills formed from ancient seabeds. The shorter race offers a manageable mountain course for less experienced trail runners, while the marathon distance serves experienced runners seeking a challenging day. This race is now in its twelfth edition, possessing sufficient local history to feel established while retaining its character as a club-organized, town-based event.