XI Navarrés Trail 2026: distances, start times and prices

Plan your race pace

Navarrés will host the 11th edition of its trail race around the natural area known as Los Chorradores on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The event offers three competitive distances—a mountain marathon of about 39 kilometres, a 19-kilometre trail and a 12- to 13-kilometre sprint—as well as a non-competitive walk. Both the start and finish will be at the municipal sports hall in Navarrés, in Valencia province.

Organised by Trifitness 31, the race is part of the 2026-27 Valencia Trail Race circuit and will be its second event. The marathon starts at 8 a.m.; the 19-kilometre trail is scheduled for 9 a.m., and the sprint and walk for 9:02 a.m. Registration is listed as open until November 10, with prices varying according to distance and shirt choice. The published lowest entry fee is 22 euros.

A mountain race in the Canal de Navarrés

The name Los Chorradores refers to the waterfalls in Navarrés’ natural area, in the Canal de Navarrés region. This landscape gives the race its identity, although the available information does not describe the full course for each event and does not confirm which specific sites each distance passes. The start and finish are confirmed at the municipal sports hall, which will serve as the event’s central hub.

The event combines formats with different levels of effort, from a short race to a course close to marathon distance. The longest event gains about 1,275 metres of elevation; the 19-kilometre trail has around 650 metres of ascent, and the 12- to 13-kilometre sprint about 450. A walk along the shorter course is also listed for participants who prefer not to race.

The November date places the event in mid-autumn. Conditions can vary from year to year, so there is no basis for assuming the day will be cool, dry or sunny weeks in advance. Ground conditions, recent rain and temperature will shape the experience as much as the elevation. A forecast close to race day will be more useful than a seasonal estimate.

Distances and elevation for different runners

The mountain marathon is the longest and most demanding option, at about 39 kilometres and close to 1,275 metres of cumulative ascent. The announced distance may be rounded to 39 or 40 kilometres, so it is best treated as an approximation until the organiser confirms the final figure. Its start is set for 8 a.m., before the other events begin.

The 19-kilometre trail, with about 650 metres of ascent, sits between the other formats. It is not an exact half-marathon, but comes close and requires runners to manage climbs, descents and changes of pace over a sustained effort. The sprint, at 12 to 13 kilometres and around 450 metres of positive elevation, reduces time on the course but remains a mountain race, not a flat road event.

The walk completes the programme for those who want to cover the shorter route without a competitive classification. The information available does not specify its duration, pace or particular conditions, so those details should be checked in the organiser’s updates. In every event, distance alone does not describe the effort: elevation and surface can make pace very different from an urban race.

Start times and bib collection

On Sunday, November 15, the marathon is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. The 19-kilometre trail begins an hour later, at 9 a.m.; the sprint and walk start at 9:02 a.m. These are separate start times for events based at the same venue, so participants should confirm final instructions before travelling and allow enough time to prepare their gear.

Bib collection will take place that morning at the Navarrés Municipal Sports Hall, from 7 to 8:45 a.m. This window begins before the marathon start and ends after it, so participants in the longest event should collect their bib before lining up. The organiser says participants must show ID to pick up their race number.

Having the starts and services centred at the sports hall makes the event’s main reference point easy to identify, but does not remove the need to plan arrival. Bib collection is available for a limited period and the races begin early. The information provided does not specify recommended parking time or exact access details, so it is sensible to check local directions and the organiser’s pre-race communications.

Registration, fees and changes

Published fees vary by distance and commemorative shirt choice. The marathon costs 40 euros with a basic shirt and 46 euros with the Wheeler option. For the 19-kilometre trail, the prices are 26 and 32 euros respectively; for the sprint, 22 euros with a basic shirt and 28 with the Wheeler option. The lowest entry fee is 22 euros and the highest is 46.

The Wheeler shirt option is listed with a November 2 deadline. The available information does not clarify whether registration with a basic shirt remains possible after that date or whether extra charges apply, so participants should review the entry form before paying. Sportmaniacs is the registration platform named in the race listing, and entries are shown as closing on November 10.

A 75% refund is also available for a justified reason until October 16. A participant transfer costs 5 euros and can be requested until November 10. These are date-specific terms that affect registration: the refund deadline comes before the name-change deadline and general closing date. The qualifying reasons and applicable procedure should be confirmed in the current regulations.

What registration includes

The race information lists a commemorative shirt, available in basic or Wheeler versions, as well as a chip-timed bib. It also advertises photographs, solid and liquid refreshments along the course and at the finish, medical assistance and accident insurance. The precise scope of each service may vary by event, so the regulations are the best source for resolving any differences.

Municipal showers and changing rooms will be available at the sports hall, a useful facility for runners who want to change after the race. Availability and arrangements may depend on how the venue operates that day. No specific opening hours or capacity details have been provided, so those points should not be assumed beyond what has been announced.

Refreshment stations are part of mountain-race logistics, especially in the marathon, but their exact number and locations have not been published. The products available at each station have not been detailed either. Refreshment stations do not replace the required equipment or make it possible to plan self-sufficiency without checking the regulations and final instructions.

Required gear and recommendations

The organiser asks participants to carry a charged mobile phone with the organiser’s number saved, as well as their own cup or container. Trail participants must also carry a whistle and a water container with a minimum capacity of 0.5 litres. The marathon additionally requires an emergency blanket measuring at least 1.40 by 2 metres. These requirements should be distinguished from general equipment recommendations.

Participants are advised to download or carry the GPS track on their watch. The recommendation reflects the possibility that some course markers may disappear, which can make navigation harder if runners rely only on course markings. The track does not replace signs or race instructions, but it can help participants follow the route. Before the event, it is sensible to make sure the file has loaded correctly and the device has enough battery.

For a mountain race, footwear and clothing are best chosen according to the ground and forecast rather than a one-size-fits-all formula. The available race listing does not precisely describe the surface, exposure or wet sections on each course, so it cannot support a recommendation for a specific shoe model. It is sensible to test the planned equipment in advance, including a hydration system and watch, rather than using it for the first time on race day.

Preparation and pacing

The Navarrés distances call for preparation suited to the elevation. For the marathon, consistent training and the ability to stay on the move for several hours matter as much as pace; shorter events also benefit from getting the legs used to climbing and descending. The goal is not to transfer road-race pace unchanged, but to learn to manage effort across variable terrain and gradients.

Descents can fatigue the thighs even when the climbs seem like the hardest part. That is why gradual outings on safe trails and progressive strength and stability work are generally useful for trail preparation. The race information provided does not include a detailed profile or elevation gain by kilometre. Without that profile, any pacing strategy should remain flexible.

Food and fluid intake should be practised before race day, especially for the marathon and 19-kilometre trail. The right amount depends on duration, weather and individual needs; the information available does not support a single prescription. The sprint is shorter, but the minimum water container is still part of the required equipment for trail events. A phone, whistle and GPS track are safety aids, not decorative extras.

The Los Chorradores landscape and the race

Los Chorradores is a natural area in Navarrés associated with waterfalls, riverside vegetation and walking routes. The setting offers a welcome contrast to the usual image of trail running as a succession of dry tracks: water is part of the landscape’s identity. Still, the race name alone does not confirm that every distance passes the waterfalls or follows the same paths as the recreational walking route.

The visitor trail and the competitive course are different experiences. A family walk along a maintained path does not reveal the difficulty, distance or surface of an organised race. For this event, the start and finish are at the municipal sports hall, and the organiser recommends carrying the GPS track; the exact course should be checked in the information published for this edition. The waterfall visit route should not be confused with the race course.

Respect for the natural area is part of the experience. At an event in a natural landscape, following instructions, leaving no litter and respecting marked boundaries helps limit the day’s impact. The course passes through more than a scenic backdrop: protecting its paths and water helps keep the area enjoyable for residents, visitors and future race editions.

Regulations and participation

The event is open to participants of different ages, although anyone under 18 needs signed parental permission. ID is required to collect a bib. The listing also gives a 5-euro participant-transfer fee until November 10 and a 75% refund for a justified reason until October 16. The complete terms are governed by the edition’s regulations, which take precedence if they differ from third-party summaries.

The range of distances offers a choice between an endurance challenge, an intermediate race, a shorter course or a walk without a competitive classification. That variety does not automatically make every event suitable for everyone: runners should consider their experience, fitness and ability on uneven ground. Cumulative elevation and expected time on the move are more useful guides than the distance label alone.

The race is part of a provincial circuit, adding a calendar dimension for those following several mountain events during the 2026-27 season. Others can treat it as a standalone event and choose a format that fits their own goals. Awards for overall standings, age categories, local participants and teams add a competitive element without removing space for the walk.

A day combining competition and landscape

The 2026 edition brings together the challenge of the marathon, the middle-distance trail and the shorter sprint in one morning, along with an option to walk. Staggered starts, the sports hall as the event hub and the advertised services shape a day built around different ways of exploring the mountains. The confirmed information places the event in Navarrés on November 15.

The most practical details are clear: the marathon starts at 8 a.m., the trail at 9 a.m. and the sprint and walk at 9:02 a.m.; bib collection runs from 7 to 8:45 a.m.; registration closes on November 10; and fees range from 22 to 46 euros depending on distance and shirt. Required gear varies by event, with an emergency blanket additionally required for the marathon and a whistle and minimum water container for trail events.

The race’s appeal comes from the meeting of sport and landscape, but a safe experience also depends on less glamorous details: the regulations, GPS track, equipment and preparation for elevation. In a place whose name evokes water, the mountains and trails have their own rhythm. The organiser’s updates before race day remain the best source for any outstanding details.