Folgueroles hosts a team trail challenge with a cause

Plan your race pace

Folgueroles will be the starting point for a mountain challenge bringing together team sport and support for children with multiple disabilities. The event will take place on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, with three formats: 100 kilometers, 55 kilometers and a 2.5-kilometer option open to families. The program combines an endurance event on trails and paths with an activity designed for people to share the route at a different pace.

The project focuses on collective participation and collaboration with Nexe Fundació and Sant Tomàs. The routes cross landscapes in Osona and La Garrotxa, with Folgueroles serving as the start and finish for the longest course. Available information lists the main start at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7; the routes, however, are still described as provisional and subject to revision.

A weekend in the mountains with a purpose

The event goes beyond a conventional race: teams share the challenge, the effort and the finish rather than reducing the experience to an individual ranking. That approach allows friends, clubs, businesses and other groups to take part, with different levels of difficulty depending on the distance chosen. The charitable dimension is part of the event’s purpose, not an add-on separate from the sporting activity.

Support is directed toward children with multiple disabilities, in collaboration with Nexe Fundació and Sant Tomàs, organizations named by the event organizers. The race aims to connect each route with a specific cause and create space for shared participation. The reference information does not explain how contributions will be distributed or which specific services they will fund, so those details should not be assumed.

The event runs across Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, although the available event listing identifies 7 a.m. Saturday as the start time. It does not provide a full schedule for each format or the exact time of the family activity. The difference between the weekend dates and the published start time makes it important to check the official event information before arranging travel or participation.

Three distances for different ways to take part

The 100-kilometer course is the most demanding option and is planned as a circular route starting and finishing in Folgueroles. It is an ultra-trail distance for teams facing many hours of movement over natural terrain and elevation changes. The event description presents this format as the biggest challenge, but it does not publish details about total elevation gain, cutoff times or aid stations. Those details are essential for assessing the route’s actual demands and are not included in the information provided.

The 55-kilometer distance offers a shorter course, though it remains a long-distance mountain challenge. It also starts in Folgueroles, but the finish is planned for Sant Pere de Torelló, so it is not a closed loop. Finishing in a different town may create different logistical needs for teams, particularly when arranging transport for runners or supporters. The available information does not confirm how that transport will be handled.

The third option covers 2.5 kilometers and is described as free, open to everyone and designed especially for children with multiple disabilities and their families. Its distance and focus set it apart from the long races: the emphasis here is on taking part and sharing the surroundings, not completing an ultra-distance. The stated intention is to work toward inclusive and accessible routes. That goal is not the same as a guarantee of full accessibility; details about surfaces, assistance and specific adaptations have not yet been provided.

What is known about the route and what remains undecided

The announced setting connects areas of Osona and La Garrotxa, with forests, ridgelines and peaks forming part of the landscape. Places mentioned include Puigsacalm and the Curull and Cabrera ranges. These references suggest a varied mountain experience, but they do not replace the final map or, by themselves, establish the difficulty of each section. The elevation profile, total climbing and trail conditions will be key to understanding the effort required by each format.

The information provided expressly warns that the tracks are provisional and still need to be finalized and refined. The final route could therefore differ from the itineraries currently described. In a long-distance race, route changes can affect mileage, elevation, expected times and aid-station needs. Until final routes are published, the geographic references should be treated as general guidance, not as a confirmed itinerary.

Technical details that often help people plan for this kind of race are also missing: elevation gain, predominant surfaces, checkpoints, aid stations, required gear and services at the start and finish. The absence of those details from the available information does not mean they will not be published; it simply means they cannot be confirmed here. Updates to the map and race rules will be particularly important to those considering the longer distances or needing to understand accessibility arrangements.

Teams change the meaning of the challenge

In the longer formats, the group is not just a way to register; it is central to how the event is designed. Sharing miles in the mountains requires matching pace, managing breaks and staying alert as fatigue sets in. On a route that can take up much of the day or continue for many hours, a team’s decisions affect everyone’s experience. Cooperation carries as much weight as physical fitness, although the published information does not specify minimum or maximum team sizes.

This format may appeal to groups looking for a shared experience, from friends and clubs to company teams. But taking part as a group does not lessen the physical demands of 55 or 100 kilometers. Uneven terrain, elevation gain and duration call for appropriate preparation and a realistic assessment of each participant’s ability. There is not enough published information to recommend a specific level of fitness or a race strategy suitable for everyone.

The 2.5-kilometer family event opens another door: bringing the occasion closer to people who are not taking part in an ultra-distance or prefer a shorter activity. Its inclusive focus and announced free entry distinguish it from the longer routes, which involve a team contribution and a fee for each bib. The event therefore brings together formats with different aims, from mountain endurance to a shared experience for children and families.

A cause connected to children with multiple disabilities

Collaboration with Nexe Fundació and Sant Tomàs places childhood multiple disabilities at the center of the event’s charitable message. Sport serves as a way to bring participants together and raise awareness of a reality affecting children and families. The event calls for running together in support of that cause, but the available information does not specify the precise destination of each contribution or the expected outcomes. Transparency about how funds are used will be important in understanding the charitable impact.

Published fees distinguish between two financial commitments for teams in the longer races. The 100-kilometer option lists a contribution of 1,000 euros per team, plus 100 euros per bib; the 55-kilometer option lists 500 euros per team, plus 100 euros per bib. The 2.5-kilometer activity is listed as free. These figures describe the announced structure, but do not clarify any additional conditions, team sizes or what each registration includes.

The contribution model combines a group amount with a fee linked to each runner. As a result, a team’s final cost will depend on the number of bibs as well as the fixed contribution for its distance. Those figures should not be mistaken for a complete individual entry fee: the published information explicitly distinguishes the team donation from the amount per bib. Final terms should be checked during registration.

Dates, start time and registration status

The event listing places the start in Folgueroles at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. The event page presents the activity as a weekend taking place Nov. 7 and 8. It does not provide a specific street address for the start or finish, or a complete schedule for all formats. Folgueroles is the stated starting town, while the 55-kilometer race is planned to finish in Sant Pere de Torelló.

The published registration period opened March 2, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. and ended Sept. 15, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Both dates have passed as of Oct. 13, 2026. The information provided does not expressly confirm whether additional places or a new registration window have been offered, so it is not possible to say that bibs are still available.

Planning a mountain-race weekend also depends on practical details that have not yet been provided, including meeting points, bib pickup, transport between the start and finish, parking and services for supporters. Those gaps should not be filled with assumptions. The start time, town and registration period are the specific details currently available; everything else should be confirmed through official channels before making logistical arrangements.

What sets this event apart on the trail calendar

The combination of two ultra distances, a short activity and a charitable purpose makes this an unusual event. Participants will not all come for the same reason or face the same kind of effort: some will share a traverse lasting dozens of kilometers, while others will join a family outing. That variety widens the range of people who may feel welcome, subject to the rules and the actual accessibility of each route.

The announced landscape is another defining feature. A route linking forests, ridges and peaks in Osona and La Garrotxa promises a distinctive mountain setting, although the course may still change. Folgueroles provides a clear reference point for the start and the 100-kilometer loop, while the finish in Sant Pere de Torelló distinguishes the 55-kilometer format. The terrain gives the challenge its character, but the final map will determine its real difficulty.

The most useful updates will include finalized tracks, elevation profiles, race rules, registration terms and detailed information about the family event. They should also clarify what the stated intention to provide inclusive and accessible routes means in practice. Until then, the confirmed details describe a team mountain event starting in Folgueroles and supporting an explicit social cause, while leaving important operational questions unanswered.

A shared challenge that needs final details

The November event invites participants to view trail running from two perspectives at once: as a sporting effort in demanding natural surroundings and as a shared activity supporting children with multiple disabilities. Its 100- and 55-kilometer routes are aimed at teams ready for a long mountain traverse; the 2.5-kilometer option offers a free alternative for families. The cause and collective participation connect formats with very different demands.

The central details are set: Folgueroles as the starting point, the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, a main start announced for 7 a.m. and three distances. The planned contributions for the two longer races are also known. By contrast, the routes remain provisional, and details about elevation, services, specific accessibility arrangements and logistics are missing. Keeping a clear distinction between confirmed and pending information makes it possible to assess the event without turning expectations into facts.

On the mountain-race calendar, this event stands out for bringing endurance, group participation and a charitable cause together over one weekend. Its impact will depend both on the trail experience and on how clearly practical questions are resolved and contributions explained. The landscape invites the challenge, but final information will show what it really involves.