Agoizko Mendi Lasterketa 2027: date, course and key details

Plan your race pace

The Aoiz mountain race already has a date for 2027: it will take place on April 3 in this town in Navarre. Available listings describe a 14-kilometre mountain course with around 800 metres of positive elevation gain, although practical details such as the start time, entry fee and registration opening date have not yet been provided.

The Agoizko Mendi Lasterketa is part of Navarre’s trail-running calendar and crosses mid-mountain terrain around Aoiz, also known by its Basque name, Agoitz. The 2027 edition is scheduled for Saturday, April 3. Information from previous years can help convey the race’s character, but does not confirm that all conditions will be repeated.

What is known about the 2027 Aoiz edition

The date given for the next edition is April 3, 2027, with Aoiz as the host town. Listings describe a single 14-kilometre course and roughly 800 metres of positive elevation gain, placing it among short- to middle-distance mountain races, but with enough climbing to demand more than a steady pace on flat ground.

Reliable information for 2027 is not yet available on the start time, entry fee, registration deadline or maximum completion time. Nor should runners assume that previous editions’ rules or mandatory kit requirements will remain unchanged. These details can vary from one edition to the next and should be checked once the organisers publish the new race regulations.

Previous editions have been associated with the Angiluerreka M.T. club and a course along paths and trails in the Zarikieta range. This provides useful context about the setting, not a guarantee that the 2027 start, route or services will be identical. The precise start and finish locations and final course still need confirmation for this edition.

A mountain course in the Zarikieta area

The course described in available information combines tracks, paths and narrow trails, including sections that may be more technical than a regular forest track. On a route of around 14 kilometres, that variety affects both effort and finishing time: climbs slow the pace, while descents call for care, particularly if the ground is wet or loose.

Previous editions have placed the route in the Zarikieta range and the Lónguida Valley area, in Navarre’s Pre-Pyrenees. Vegetation, changing gradients and uneven surfaces are part of the appeal of a mountain race, but they also mean that distance alone does not fully describe its difficulty. The stated positive elevation gain, close to 800 metres, offers a more useful measure of the accumulated effort.

According to reference information, Aoiz is about 28 kilometres from Pamplona, with the NA-150 connecting the two towns. That proximity may make travel from Navarre’s capital easier for visitors, although transport, parking and the exact start and finish locations should be checked once the 2027 logistics are published.

Distance, elevation and sensible preparation

Available details point to a single distance of 14 kilometres with 800 metres of climbing. It is neither an ultramarathon nor a mountain marathon, but it is not equivalent to running the same distance on roads: elevation, turns and changes in terrain can increase the effort and the time needed to finish.

The most suitable preparation will depend on the final route and each runner’s experience. As general guidance for a race of this kind, it helps to have trained on hilly trails and practised adjusting pace on both ascents and descents. Footwear should match the surface and the day’s conditions; road-running shoes may offer less grip on muddy or rocky trails.

Early April weather in Navarre can be changeable. A cool day does not rule out rain, wind or muddy mountain sections, so kit should be chosen with the forecast close to race day and the official rules in mind. Kit recommended in previous years should not be assumed to be mandatory in 2027: only this edition’s regulations can establish that.

Registration and details still to be confirmed

The €18 fee and registration period mentioned in some listings relate to the 2026 edition, not the 2027 race. Carrying those figures over to the following year would be premature: fees, deadlines and registration arrangements can change, and no confirmed price for the next edition is available in the information provided.

The start time, bib collection location, aid stations and possible safety requirements also remain to be confirmed. The most reliable information for planning travel and taking part will be the details published by the organisers for the April 3 date. Until then, the distance and elevation should be treated as reference details, not as a substitute for the official race regulations.

Aoiz offers a mid-mountain setting that pairs proximity to Pamplona with the trails and elevation typical of Navarrese trail running. The date makes it possible to reserve the day in the calendar, but the full picture will depend on the publication of the route and participation requirements. Before arranging travel or finalising training, check the organisers’ updates and confirm each practical detail for this edition.