Alameda Trail Torres 2027: dates, distances and key details

Plan your race pace

Torres de la Alameda will host the eighth edition of Alameda Trail from April 16 to 18, 2027, a mountain-running event planned across three days with several distances for different types of runners. Published information confirms routes of 5, 13, 20 and 33 kilometres, with positive elevation gain ranging from 250 to 1,500 metres depending on the event.

The race will take place in the Madrid municipality and combines competition with a weekend built around trail running. The date is confirmed, but some operational details — including start times, final course maps and the schedule for each day — are not yet available in the information reviewed. Distance and elevation gain are the clearest details for assessing each option while the schedule is being completed.

A three-day edition in Torres de la Alameda

The eighth edition is scheduled for Friday, April 16, Saturday, April 17, and Sunday, April 18, 2027. The format extends the event beyond a single race: organizers have announced a full weekend, although they have not yet specified which races or activities will take place on each day. The event dates are clear, but the daily programme has not yet been published.

Torres de la Alameda lies east of the Community of Madrid, in the Alcalá area. The race uses local tracks and trails as its setting, but the information reviewed does not yet include an official 2027 course map or a specific start and finish location. Distance and elevation figures offer an initial sense of each event, but they are no substitute for a detailed profile or technical route description.

The event is being presented as the eighth edition of Alameda Trail. The previous edition, held in 2026, had its own results and photo galleries, providing context for the event’s continued development. The main new feature announced for 2027 is the three-day format; that expansion should not be confused with confirmation of an ultra race, since the available information says more details about that event are still to come.

Four confirmed distances with different elevation profiles

The longest announced event is the Epic Alameda Trail, at 33 kilometres with 1,500 metres of positive elevation gain. It is the most demanding option in terms of distance and accumulated climbing, and is aimed at runners with mountain experience. The combination of climbs and uneven terrain can make it more strenuous than a road race of the same length; elevation therefore matters as much as the kilometres.

The Gran Alameda Trail covers 20 kilometres with 900 metres of positive elevation, while the Torres Trail runs 13 kilometres with 650 metres of climbing. These are shorter than the headline race, but that does not make them easy: in trail running, slopes, surfaces and changes in terrain all affect pace. The announced elevation figures show that the 13- and 20-kilometre events also have a mountain profile, rather than that of a conventional city race.

The fourth option is the Junior Trail Race, covering 5 kilometres with 250 metres of positive elevation. Its name identifies an event aimed at younger participants, although the reference information does not provide age limits, categories or participation requirements. There are also not enough details to treat a fifth ultra distance as confirmed: the available material says more information will follow, so it should not be presented as a fully defined race.

What to expect from the courses

Descriptions of the event place the routes on tracks and trails around Torres de la Alameda, including sections through pine groves and natural terrain. On this kind of surface, runners may encounter compact dirt, stones and sections with elevation changes, although the exact 2027 route has not been published. Without a final map, it is not possible to specify the surface, checkpoints or distribution of the climbs; those details will need to be checked when the organizers release the technical information.

The longest race is described as fast and enjoyable, but also demanding, with references to running through pine-covered areas. That general description does not provide official difficulty ratings or estimated finish times. In mountain running, two routes of the same length can feel very different: a long climb calls for a different approach from a succession of short ramps, while a technical descent can be harder on the legs than a wide trail.

Positive elevation gain is the cumulative amount of climbing on a course, not the highest altitude reached. To understand the full effort, runners also need the profile, distances between aid stations and details about the terrain. Until those details are available, the figures should be treated as an initial guide rather than a complete description of difficulty. The official route will be essential for comparing the four events accurately.

A race and a gathering around trail running

The three-day format leaves room for the event to combine competition with outdoor activities, but no final schedule has been released to assign each activity to a specific date. General information about the wider project mentions hiking, navigation, family activities and outdoor outings during the year. Those offerings should not automatically be treated as part of the confirmed April 2027 programme.

This distinction matters for people planning a trip or hoping to attend with companions. An organization that runs mountain activities throughout the year does not necessarily hold all of them during race weekend. For now, the confirmed details for the 2027 edition are its three-day format and the four published distances; start times, side activities and spectator arrangements require a separate announcement.

The presence of a short event for younger runners and races across several distances widens the range of potential participants, though each runner should consider their experience and preparation. Trail running is not measured only by the number on a bib: accumulated climbing, terrain and duration all change the effort involved. Age categories, rules and conditions for each start should be checked in the official event information once it is published.

Registration, start times and details still to come

The event dates are confirmed, but the reference information does not specify entry fees, opening or closing dates for registration, or how to obtain a race bib. Start times for each distance are also unavailable. It is therefore not possible to give a price or to state that registration is open. The absence of these details does not mean places are either sold out or available; registration status should be checked through the event’s official channels.

Other practical details are also missing, including the exact start and finish location, parking, bib collection, transfer policy and race regulations. Information about previous editions mentions services such as aid stations, showers and food after some races, but that is not enough to confirm they will be offered under the same conditions in 2027. A specific update is needed before making travel or registration decisions.

The reference page identifies alamedatrailmadrid.com as the event website. Checking the official information is the appropriate way to follow future announcements, particularly the regulations and details that affect participation. Until the full event guide is published, it is important to distinguish confirmed details for this edition from services described for previous years, which may change from one year to the next.

How to assess each event before choosing

Choosing between 5, 13, 20 or 33 kilometres should depend on real experience on trails and available training time, not just the distance. For someone used to road running, a 13-kilometre route with 650 metres of climbing may demand more than expected because of the ascents, uneven footing and changing pace. Runners with mountain experience will be better placed to judge how 900 metres of climbing over 20 kilometres fits their preparation.

The 33-kilometre Epic, with 1,500 metres of positive elevation, is a longer challenge in which pacing and fuelling during the race often become more important. This is general guidance, not a substitute for the organizer’s instructions, which should specify any mandatory kit, checkpoints and aid stations. Without an official profile and race rules, it would be unwise to assume equipment requirements or cut-off times.

The 5-kilometre junior event is more accessible in terms of distance, but its 250 metres of positive elevation confirm that it is not a flat course. The available information does not give a minimum age or explain how categories will be organized. Families interested in the race will need to wait for the edition’s regulations to confirm who can take part and how the event will run, rather than relying on the event name alone.

Spring in Madrid and the mountain setting

Holding the race in April places it in a transitional season when conditions can change quickly. Spring weeks can bring mild temperatures as well as cold spells, wind or rain; there is no reliable forecast for an event several months away. On trails, rain can also change grip and track conditions. A weather forecast closer to race day will be more useful than any general expectation about April’s climate.

The rural nature of the routes makes preparation for the terrain different from preparation for an urban race. Turns, uneven ground and changes in slope require runners to adjust their stride and look ahead, especially on descents. Even the shortest distance can feel different from a flat race because the climbing concentrates effort on the legs from the first rises.

The event may also appeal to spectators, but organizers have not announced where viewing areas will be or what activities visitors can attend during the three days. Without a schedule and map, it is better not to assume that the race can be followed from particular points. Final logistical information will show how the events connect with the town and what options will be available to companions.

An event guide that is still taking shape

Alameda Trail returns to Torres de la Alameda in April 2027 with an edition billed as the eighth and a format extended to three days. The published figures already distinguish four options: 33 kilometres with 1,500 metres of positive elevation, 20 kilometres with 900, 13 kilometres with 650, and a 5-kilometre junior race with 250. The event is shaping up as a trail-running gathering with different levels of challenge, although the map and daily schedule remain to be announced.

The key for now is to separate confirmed information from details that are not yet public. The April 16-18 dates and four distances have been announced; start times, fees, registration dates, the start address and final routes have not. The possible ultra race also lacks enough information to include it among the confirmed events. Publication of the regulations and schedule will turn this initial announcement into a complete guide for runners and companions.

For followers of Madrid’s mountain-running calendar, the event offers a spring date and a range that runs from a junior race to a 33-kilometre course. The experience will depend on the selected trails, final elevation profile and organization of the three days. With those details still to come, the announcement sets out the broad outline of the event while leaving the official guide to explain how each kilometre will unfold.