Puig Roig 2026: trail distances, start times and fees

Plan your race pace

The sixth edition of the Puig Roig mountain race will take place on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026, in Lluc, within the Mallorcan municipality of Escorca. The day offers three distances — 10, 16 and 22 kilometers — starting and finishing at Plaça del Lledoner, although each course has its own start time, participation conditions and demands.

The main 22-kilometer event is part of the Balearic Mountain Running Cup and is reserved for registered federation members. The 16- and 10-kilometer options also accept runners without a federation license, provided they obtain the one-day insurance required by the organizers. Published fees for the adult distances range from 21 to 32 euros.

A race between Lluc and the Puig Roig massif

The shared start at Plaça del Lledoner places the race in Lluc, in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana. There, among mountain tracks, trails and estates, the landscape changes scale: open terrain gives way to more broken sections and a geography shaped by rock. The longest course circles the Puig Roig massif, while the shorter routes offer alternatives over less distance.

The event is organized by Sa Riba Club together with the Federació Balear de Muntanyisme i Escalada and Escorca Town Council. It is part of the islands’ mountain-running calendar and combines competition with a charitable element: participants can make voluntary contributions to organizations connected with the fight against childhood cancer and Angelman syndrome.

An unusual feature shapes the experience and management of the route. Much of the race crosses private estates, which are open to access only on Sundays. The event therefore provides a specific opportunity to pass through this land, while also requiring participants to respect natural-area rules, remain on the marked course and avoid sharing the track after the race.

The three distances and how they differ

The 22-kilometer route is the longest option and the main event on the program. The organizer’s information lists 854 meters of positive elevation gain, two aid stations on the course and another at the finish. The cutoff point is at Es Cosconar, at kilometer 8, with a limit of one hour and 20 minutes; the maximum time to complete the race is four and a half hours.

This distance is part of the Balearic Cup and is open only to registered runners with a license accepted under the rules. Participants must show their license and ID when collecting their bib. The organizer allows poles with rubber tips and asks runners to carry a spare pair. Wrappers from gels and bars must also be marked with the runner’s bib number, and outside assistance is prohibited during the race.

The 16-kilometer race, called És Cosconar, has 351 meters of positive elevation gain. It is scheduled to start at 9:45, 15 minutes after the main event. The route follows paved paths and tracks, has an aid station at the turnaround point at kilometer 8, and has a maximum time limit of two and a half hours.

The 10-kilometer option, La Vall d’Aubarca, is designed as a linear course for young runners within the federation calendar. It gains 228 meters of elevation and starts at 10 a.m. from the same square. The aid station is at the finish, and the maximum time to complete the route is two hours. Both shorter distances accept registered and unregistered runners, although those without a license must have the required one-day insurance.

The day also includes the Puig Roig Kids race, with distances starting at 200 meters and reaching approximately four kilometers, depending on category. It is for participants ages 6 to 14, with the start scheduled for 11 a.m. Children’s races have free entry, with the option of making a voluntary donation. For all minors, the organizer requires a signed authorization form to be presented when collecting the bib.

Start times, registration and published fees

The start schedule clearly separates the events: the 22-kilometer race begins at 9:30 a.m., the 16-kilometer race at 9:45 and the 10-kilometer race at 10 a.m. The children’s race is scheduled for 11 a.m. All start and finish at Plaça del Lledoner in Lluc, although the individual start times matter when planning travel and arrival at the starting area.

Published fees for the three adult races are 32 euros for 22 kilometers, 26 euros for 16 and 21 euros for 10. For the infant and cadet categories in the 10-kilometer event, the listed entry fee is 9 euros, with one-day insurance added for those who are not federation members. Registration is handled through Elitechip; available information says that payment on race day, when applicable, is made in cash.

The amounts and conditions are not the same for every distance. The 22-kilometer event is limited to federation members, while the two shorter races allow runners without a license if they obtain the appropriate insurance. For unregistered runners in these events, the stated deadline to buy one-day insurance is Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 11 p.m.

The organizer also said that registrations completed before Monday, Oct. 26, would allow participants to choose a T-shirt size. This detail is subject to that deadline and size availability; it is not a general condition of participation. For youth categories, in addition to registration, families should plan to provide parental authorization completed before bib pickup.

Requirements, equipment and course rules

Participation conditions reflect the type of race and federation rules. For the 22-kilometer event, the organizer accepts specified mountain-running licenses, including AU-2, CxM-AUT and B or higher. The 10- and 16-kilometer races also accept runners without a license, provided they have the required one-day insurance. Participants must show their ID and, where applicable, their license when collecting the bib.

Poles are allowed if they have rubber tips, and the organizer says users must carry a spare pair. The rule on wrappers is intended to make it possible to identify the runner responsible for any litter: gels, bars and other packaging must be marked with the bib number. Participants must also follow instructions from race officials and event staff at all times.

Outside assistance is prohibited during the course. In a race that crosses trails and private land, staying on the marked route is an access condition as well as a sporting reference. Leaving the route or entering closed areas can affect the environment and the relationship with landowners, making it essential to follow the markings.

Weather may change the requirements. The organizer reserves the right to add mandatory equipment if it issues a weather alert and says the race will be canceled in the event of a red alert. Final equipment requirements should therefore be treated as subject to the organizer’s instructions before race day, particularly in a mountain area where conditions can change from those at the start.

Getting to Lluc and planning race day

The reference point for reaching the event is Plaça del Lledoner in Lluc, within Escorca. All three distances start and finish there, so participants and spectators converge on the same location. The staggered starts reduce the exact overlap among events, but arriving with enough time remains useful for parking, picking up a bib and completing document checks.

Available information does not specify a dedicated transport service or reserved parking areas for the race. Those traveling from other parts of Mallorca should therefore check access conditions and organizer updates before setting out. Lluc is in a mountain area, and driving times can depend on the route chosen and traffic on the day.

Bib pickup deserves particular attention for runners in events subject to federation checks and for minors. Bring the relevant documents and, for children and teenagers, a completed parental authorization form. The pickup location and its opening hours are not detailed in the published information, so it is unwise to assume that bibs can be collected at any time.

The event offers a coffee point for runners and spectators, with cash payment, according to the organizer’s information. Children’s activities and an information area for the beneficiary organizations are also planned. These are separate from the competition, but help explain how the day is designed to bring participants and families together around the mountain.

A distinctive setting that calls for care

The Serra de Tramuntana is not a neutral backdrop: its combination of stone, paths, tracks and private estates shapes both the pace and the way runners move. The 10- and 16-kilometer courses have less positive elevation gain than the main distance, but elevation figures alone do not describe difficulty. The surface and broken nature of the terrain matter too, particularly for anyone used to running on roads.

The 854 meters of positive elevation on the long course are spread across 22 kilometers, with a maximum time of four and a half hours. The kilometer-8 cutoff sets a minimum pace for remaining in the race: runners who do not reach it within the specified one hour and 20 minutes cannot continue under the published conditions. The shorter events have limits of two and a half hours for 16 kilometers and two hours for 10.

The warning about private estates is central to the relationship between the race and the area. The organizer asks participants not to post the track after the event and notes that access to the Puig Roig loop is permitted only on Sundays. This temporary opening of the paths depends on race day; it should not be interpreted as permission to repeat the route on another day.

Care for the route is also reflected in the rules on litter, outside assistance and course markings. Marking wrappers, not accepting outside help and remaining on the route help the event operate under shared rules. In an area of natural value with restricted access, each participant’s conduct can affect whether the event remains viable in future editions.

The charitable element and youth participation

The event includes a charitable component across both the adult races and the children’s event. Runners entering the 10-, 16- or 22-kilometer races may make a voluntary contribution to the Angelman Syndrome Association and Un Km de Vida, an organization linked to the fight against childhood cancer. The organizer also says it will make a contribution after the race.

At Puig Roig Kids, free registration goes hand in hand with the option of donating during sign-up. The program includes categories for children ages 6 to 14, with distances tailored to age, from 200 meters to around four kilometers. Participation requires authorization from a parent or guardian, and activities for children are also planned during the day.

These races broaden the event’s appeal without turning every distance into the same competition. The 22-kilometer route retains its federation-only competitive character, while the two shorter options also accept runners without a license if they have the required insurance. The children’s race provides an entry point to mountain sport in a setting where safety and care for the terrain still matter.

Voluntary contributions should not be confused with the entry fee: they are separate. The fee for each distance covers participation under the published conditions, while charitable giving is up to each runner. For the children’s races, registration is listed as free and donations are also voluntary.

A mountain event shaped by access and respect

The 2026 edition brings together three adult courses, a children’s race and a location that explains much of its distinctive character. The program combines a 22-kilometer federation race with 16- and 10-kilometer options, each with its own start time, elevation gain and time limit. Knowing those differences before registering prevents confusion over distances and requirements, especially regarding licenses and one-day insurance.

The date, start location and distances are set out in the published information, but some practical details — such as the exact bib-pickup hours — are not specified. Equipment instructions may also be updated for weather reasons. The organizer’s final information will be the reference for those operational details, without changing the central details already announced for Nov. 29.

Beyond the clock, Puig Roig presents an unusual relationship between racing and the land: Sunday access to private estates makes it possible to follow a route that is not usually open. That temporary privilege depends on strict observance of the rules. Respecting the route, leaving no litter and avoiding sharing the track are practical ways to protect the landscape and the future of the event.

In the Tramuntana, the mountain is not merely the backdrop to a race; it is part of its conditions. Elevation, tracks and private paths shape a day when athletic preparation must be accompanied by attention to the surroundings. On Nov. 29, the different distances will converge again at Lluc’s square, with the same expectation of respect for runners and for those who open their paths.