HOLE CxM Trail 2027 in Ronda: date and race details

Plan your race pace

The 22nd edition of HOLE, the Tribute to the Legion’s 101K, is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2027, in Ronda. The programme includes a mountain race of about 27 kilometres, known as the trail event, although full registration and course details for that edition are not yet available in the information provided.

The race is linked to Ronda and the municipalities of Montejaque and Benaoján, bringing together competitive mountain running with other event formats and activities. The most recent detailed reference is the 2026 edition: it included a trail race of about 27 kilometres, an ultramarathon of approximately 43 kilometres, a hiking and Nordic walking option of around 10 kilometres, and children’s races. Those details describe 2026 and should not automatically be treated as confirmed for 2027.

The name HOLE CxM Trail identifies the competitive mountain course, not the entire event. The distinction matters when checking start times, places or fees: each format may have its own conditions, and the 2027 edition needs specific official information before those details can be settled. For now, the date and location are the most certain details.

A mountain event rooted in Ronda

HOLE stands for Tribute to the Legion’s 101K. The event is organised by the Sports Department of Ronda City Council together with the town councils of Benaoján and Montejaque. That municipal partnership helps explain why the event is not confined to an urban circuit: its route connects several localities and the surrounding mountain landscape. Ronda serves as the main reference point and hub for race day.

The 2027 event has been announced as the 22nd edition, placing it within a long-running local sports calendar. The 2026 event was the 21st edition and also took place in March. The tribute is part of the race’s identity, but its sporting appeal also comes from bringing together different distances and paces at one event. It is a multi-format event, not just a long-distance race.

Search results may use slightly different names, including HOLE Ronda, HOLE Trail, HOLE CxM Trail and Tribute to the Legion’s 101K. These names refer to the same event, although it is worth checking that the information relates to the right format and year. The 2027 edition is the 22nd, while the detailed reference data comes from 2026.

The 2027 date and details yet to be announced

The date given for the next event is March 13, 2027. It falls on a Saturday, making it possible to plan travel and accommodation around the weekend, although the trail start time and bib collection schedule have not yet been provided. The 2027 entry fee is also unknown. Last year’s fees should not be carried over without confirmation.

In 2026, registration closed in January and the event had 2,000 places, according to the available reference information. That quota and schedule belong to the 21st edition; they do not establish how many bibs will be available in 2027, when registration will open or whether the same conditions will apply. The new event needs its own rules and schedule.

Possible fees, the process for transferring an entry, medical or document requirements and included services also remain unconfirmed. In 2026, the package included a commemorative T-shirt, arm warmers, a medal and a plate of rice with a drink at the finish, but there is no basis for saying that the same items will be included again. These details can change from year to year.

What is known about the trail course

The trail course previously described covers about 27 kilometres through Ronda, Montejaque and Benaoján. In 2026, the start was on Avenida Virgen de la Paz, opposite Alameda del Tajo, and the finish was in the Alameda itself. This is a useful reference for understanding the logistics, but it does not confirm that the 2027 course will be identical. The published distance is approximate, and the route may change.

A start on an avenue and a finish at the Alameda connect the race atmosphere with central Ronda; the course then heads towards mountain terrain shared by neighbouring municipalities. That transition from streets to trails is part of the event’s character. Without an updated map, it is not possible to specify elevation gain, surface, aid stations or technical sections. Those details must come from the official 2027 course information.

The organisers set time cut-offs at checkpoints in the 2026 edition. A cut-off is the maximum time allowed to reach a checkpoint and helps manage safety and the running of the event. The 2027 time limits have not been published, so runners should not base their pace planning on the previous edition’s cut-offs. Cut-offs and checkpoints are essential information, not a minor detail.

Event formats and distances

The 2026 programme brought together several options: an ultramarathon of about 43 kilometres, a trail race of around 27 kilometres, a hiking and Nordic walking event of roughly 10 kilometres, and a children’s race. This variety allows the event to range from an endurance challenge to introductory activities, although each 2027 format still needs separate confirmation. The 27-kilometre distance is the trail event covered here.

The ultramarathon and trail race are not interchangeable: they differ in duration, physical demands and the need to eat and drink during the course. Hiking and Nordic walking, in turn, take a more participatory than competitive approach. The figures published for 2026 provide context, not a guarantee that all these options will be available the following year. Each event format should be checked separately.

For the previous edition, the minimum age for the trail race was 16, and under-18s needed authorisation. That requirement should also be checked in the 2027 rules before registering. Age limits, mandatory equipment and participation conditions may vary according to the distance and the organisers’ decisions. The current regulations will be the definitive reference.

Registration, entry fees and bib collection

The 2027 entry fee is not included in the information provided. In 2026, trail entry cost 20 euros for licensed runners and 25 euros for non-licensed runners until December 31; in January, the prices rose to 30 and 35 euros respectively. These are historical figures from the 21st edition, not a reliable estimate of next year’s cost. The new fee must be announced for the 2027 event.

The 2026 event closed registration in January and had 2,000 places. It is not known whether that number will be repeated or whether entry fees will increase in stages. Checking the opening date, capacity and conditions before arranging travel helps avoid confusing old news with the actual status of the race. A confirmed event date does not mean registration is open.

In 2026, bibs were collected in the days before the race at the Multipurpose Hall next to the Indoor Swimming Pool; they were not handed out on race day. No location or time has been confirmed for 2027. Collection arrangements can affect travel plans to Ronda, especially for runners coming from other provinces, so the new edition’s instructions will need to be checked. The previous collection point should not be assumed to remain in use.

Preparing for a 27-kilometre mountain race

A mountain race of around 27 kilometres demands more than covering the same distance on a road. Uneven terrain, changes in gradient and time spent on course can raise the effort required, even when the average pace seems moderate. Without the official 2027 elevation profile, its precise elevation gain and technical difficulty cannot be assessed. Distance alone does not describe the demands of a mountain race.

Preparation often combines steady running, strength work and outings on surfaces similar to those expected at the event. It is also useful to test the shoes and equipment planned for race day rather than trying important items for the first time during the competition. These are general trail-running principles, not specific requirements for HOLE 2027. The final route should guide any more specific assessment.

Hydration and fuelling depend on pace, weather and individual duration, as well as the services provided by the organisers. Since 2027 aid stations have not been detailed, it cannot be guaranteed what will be available at each point or what equipment will be mandatory. Checking the rules and tailoring preparation to personal experience is more sensible than relying on details from another edition. Appropriate self-sufficiency depends on up-to-date information.

Ronda and weekend logistics

The start and finish area described in 2026 was around Alameda del Tajo, with the start opposite the space on Avenida Virgen de la Paz. Its location helps explain why staying in Ronda may simplify race-day travel. However, the 2027 start point has not been confirmed, and accommodation choices should also take bib collection into account. The final logistics will depend on the organisers’ announcements.

A race that attracts runners and supporters may increase demand for accommodation that weekend, although no occupancy figures or availability data for 2027 have been provided. Booking with flexible terms and checking actual distances to the start, finish and bib collection points are practical ways to avoid relying on a single route. Being near the centre does not remove the need to check schedules.

Montejaque and Benaoján were part of the area covered by the trail course described for the previous edition, but there is not enough information to recommend specific accommodation in those towns or to say where future checkpoints will be. Accommodation, transport and access to the start should be planned once the official map is published. An updated course may change travel requirements.

What to check before travelling

The priority is to consult the official details for the 22nd edition when they are published, especially to verify that the chosen event format is on the programme and that registration is open. The entry fee, age limit, deadlines, possible transfer of entries and required documents also need checking. None of those details should be inferred from the 2026 rules. The confirmed date alone does not establish all participation conditions.

The map and regulations will make it possible to check the final distance, elevation gain, checkpoints, aid stations and time cut-offs. If the organisers announce changes, those documents will take precedence over earlier descriptions. A difference of a few kilometres or a change in elevation profile can affect expected times and race planning, particularly on a mountain course. Technical information deserves a full read before decisions are made.

Finally, it is useful to separate confirmed information from background: March 13, 2027, and Ronda identify the announced event; the prices, capacity, gifts, bib collection and precise course described for 2026 are historical details. Keeping that distinction clear helps prevent planning errors and gives a more accurate picture of what is actually known. The next edition has a date, but its practical details are still to come.

A new edition with details still to come

HOLE’s appeal lies in bringing together a mountain race of around 27 kilometres and other event formats under one tribute, in an area shared by Ronda, Montejaque and Benaoján. The confirmed date of Saturday, March 13, 2027, places it on the calendar, while the 2026 event offers a concrete reference for how the previous edition was organised. That context is useful, but it does not replace the new programme.

Registration, prices, places, schedules, bib collection and the official 2027 course are still to be announced. These details matter to both competitors and supporters, from training to travel and accommodation. Until they are published, details from the previous edition should be treated as background, not as a promise for the next one. The firmest information available today is the date and Ronda as the host town.

With the date confirmed, the next key update will be the organisers’ publication of the conditions and course. That announcement will show clearly what is carried over and what changes from the 21st edition. For an event that combines distance, mountain terrain and several municipalities, accurate details matter as much as the race bib. The event is on the calendar; its full information sheet is still to come.