Alhaurín de la Torre Mountain Race 2027: date and details

Plan your race pace

The 13th Alhaurín de la Torre Mountain Race, known as La Conquista del Paraíso, is scheduled for Jan. 10, 2027, in the Málaga municipality. Available information places the event in the Sierra de Alhaurín and says online registration remains open until Dec. 20, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. However, the final course and other sporting details still need confirmation specific to the event organizers.

The 2027 edition is listed as a mountain race organized by Alhaurín de la Torre City Council and C.D. Alpino Jarapalos. One event listing describes a 12.7-kilometer course with 612 meters of elevation gain, but published details do not fully match references to previous editions. That distance should therefore be treated as provisional information, not a guarantee that the final route will retain exactly the same profile.

Confirmed date and essential race details

The event is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027, in Alhaurín de la Torre, in Málaga province. It is the 13th edition of a mountain race that carries the subtitle La Conquista del Paraíso. The date places the event in the middle of winter, when ground conditions and weather can have a significant impact on a trail race.

The registration page states that the online entry period closes on Dec. 20, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. The same information showed 275 registered participants when it was checked. That figure may change as registration continues and should not be read as the event’s capacity or the final number of available bibs. No verifiable entry fee is listed in the available information.

The event is associated with Alhaurín de la Torre and the Sierra de Alhaurín, but the information reviewed does not provide a confirmed start time. Some listings place it in the Los Tomillares area and mention Avenida Cristóbal Colón. Since the available details do not establish an unambiguous start location, that address should not be treated as final. Check the official event information for the exact start time and location before arranging travel.

What is known about the Sierra de Alhaurín course

The clearest published figure for the main race is a 12.7-kilometer route with 612 meters of cumulative elevation gain. That combination suggests a relatively short race by distance, but with enough climbing to demand changes in pace, careful effort management and secure footing. In the mountains, distance does not tell the whole story: gradient, surface and the succession of climbs can matter more than the overall mileage.

The available description places the route on trails and paths in the Sierra de Alhaurín, a mountainous area close to the town. The landscape may include both wider tracks and narrower or uneven sections, but no verifiable course map for the 2027 edition has been published to identify each climb, descent or checkpoint. Routes from previous years should not automatically be assumed to apply to this event.

The distance needs an additional caveat. One race listing gives 12.7 kilometers, while a reference to the 2026 edition describes a 25-kilometer main race. The difference could reflect route changes, separate race formats or information combined from different editions. Until the organizers publish full details, the 12.7 kilometers and 612 meters should be treated as a published reference, not a fully corroborated final figure.

A mountain race measured in more than miles

The mountain race demands a different kind of effort from an urban road event. Climbs require runners to save energy, while descents call for attention to maintain balance and avoid placing too much strain on the legs. Even over a route of just over 12 kilometers, a mix of climbs, surface changes and turns can make pacing a central part of the race.

Mountain terrain also introduces variables that have little effect on a closed urban course. A wet section can make rock slippery; a dry, loose track can reduce traction on a climb, while wind and rain can change how exposed sections feel. Actual trail conditions depend on the weather in the preceding days, so any general description of the mountain should be understood with that variability in mind.

The organizers have described the route as fully marked, with checkpoints and aid stations placed at strategic points. This is significant in a mountain race, where following the route and having support points can matter as much as the distance itself. The exact location, frequency and services at those points are not detailed for 2027 in the information reviewed and should be confirmed in the race instructions.

Registration and published deadlines

The registration page for the 13th edition gives an online deadline of Dec. 20, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. It also provides options to start registration, check an entry and review the participant list. These tools make it easier to verify whether registration has been completed, but the process and conditions may change if the platform is updated or the organizers announce a change to the rules.

The figure of 275 registered participants is a snapshot from the time the information was collected. It does not necessarily represent the maximum capacity, confirm how many places remain or show how many entries will be accepted in total. No reliable entry fee is specified in the information provided, so any amount published elsewhere should be checked against the organizers’ registration form.

Before completing an entry, it is useful to confirm that the selected format is the intended race and to review the participation rules, any mandatory equipment, the withdrawal policy and required documents. These details are normally set out in the race regulations, which are not included in the available references for this edition. The registration deadline alone does not replace a review of those conditions or confirm that the deadline will not change.

What may differ from previous editions

The event name identifies 2027 as the 13th edition. A reference to the 2026 event calls it the 12th Alhaurín de la Torre Mountain Race and mentions a 25-kilometer main race with a five-and-a-half-hour time limit, as well as a Mini Trail. Those details help show that the event has included formats and distances that can vary, but they do not automatically describe the 2027 edition.

The gap between that distance and the 12.7 kilometers cited in a 2027 listing is too large to resolve by approximation. It could reflect a route change, details from another format or an error linking one edition’s information to another. Without regulations or an official announcement clarifying the issue, presenting either figure as final could mislead runners preparing to take part.

It is also important to distinguish stable details from those that depend on each year. The municipality, mountain-race format and event name identify the race; start time, distances, profile, categories and aid-station locations require information specific to the edition. A continuing event name does not mean the route remains unchanged, which is common when races adjust courses for safety, permits or trail conditions.

Alhaurín de la Torre and the race setting

Alhaurín de la Torre lies inland in Málaga province, a short distance from the provincial capital and close to the Sierra de Mijas and nearby high ground. For a mountain race, that mix of town and natural landscape creates an event that may begin near urban areas and then move onto paths with steeper gradients and less uniform surfaces than a road race.

The Los Tomillares area is linked to the event location in a third-party listing, which also mentions Avenida Cristóbal Colón. Without unambiguous confirmation of the 2027 start point, those names help identify the general area but are not enough to plan where to park, collect a bib or meet other participants. The exact location should be distinguished from the wider municipality and race area.

For a winter event, logistics also have a practical dimension: rain can change trail conditions, while cool weather is especially noticeable before the start or after stopping. The forecast cannot be known months in advance, and typical mountain conditions do not guarantee the weather on race day. Useful information will come from organizers as the event approaches, along with directions for access and bib collection.

Preparing sensibly for a course with climbing

Without an official 2027 elevation profile, a sensible approach starts with what is known: a mountain race and a published elevation figure of more than 600 meters. For this kind of effort, it is generally useful to combine steady running with hill work and strengthen the legs and core, in a way that suits each runner’s experience and fitness. Training to cover a distance on flat ground is not the same as managing repeated climbs and descents.

The starting pace also deserves attention. Trying to maintain road-race speed on a climb can raise effort too quickly, while running downhill without control increases muscular strain and the risk of a stumble. Managing energy and adapting stride to the terrain are general principles of mountain running, though each course calls for different decisions based on its gradient, surface and the runner’s experience.

Footwear should be chosen for the expected terrain rather than the trail label alone. Grip, stability and comfort can be decisive on rocky or loose-dirt paths, but the exact 2027 course is not yet confirmed in the available information. It is also sensible to avoid debuting new gear on race day: familiar shoes tested on similar surfaces can reduce surprises, while official equipment instructions still need to be followed.

Details still to confirm before race day

The date, municipality, edition name and published registration deadline appear consistently in the information collected. By contrast, there is no clear confirmation of the start time, entry fee, categories, final distance or exact start-line address. A complete set of 2027 regulations is also unavailable, so time limits, mandatory equipment and withdrawal procedures cannot be verified.

The 12.7-kilometer and 612-meter elevation figures provide an initial guide, but the difference from the 25 kilometers attributed to the previous edition calls for clarification. For runners, that distinction affects training plans, race strategy and equipment choices. A figure on a third-party listing is not a substitute for the event regulations, especially when other pages combine information from different editions.

The 13th Alhaurín de la Torre Mountain Race has an identifiable date and a published registration window, but the sporting picture for 2027 is not yet complete. Publication of the final route, elevation profile and practical information will show whether the event retains previous characteristics or includes significant changes. Until then, Jan. 10 is the scheduled date, while unconfirmed details should be treated cautiously rather than turned into settled facts.