Petizo Trail 2026 in Órzola: start times, distances and fees

Plan your race pace

Órzola will host a night trail race on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, with two routes starting and finishing beside the village’s Teleclub. The short distance covers 5.8 kilometers and starts at 7 p.m.; the longer route totals 20.6 kilometers and begins half an hour later, at 7:30 p.m. Entry costs €10 for the first distance and €15 for the second, according to the registration platform and race rules.

The course follows paths, trails and tracks around Órzola, in the municipality of Haría in northern Lanzarote. Because the race takes place at night, a headlamp is listed as required equipment for both distances. The organizers also specify a working mobile phone and visible race bib, while a thermal blanket is required for the longer distance. The event listing and race rules differ on the registration deadline and participant cap, details worth noting when reviewing the event information.

A night race in northern Lanzarote

The race takes place on the last Saturday of October, with its start and finish at the Teleclub in Órzola. The village lies at the northern tip of Lanzarote, in a coastal, volcanic landscape where darkness changes the feel of the course. The published description broadly defines the route as a mix of paths, trails and tracks near the village, without providing every turn or crossing here.

Running after dark sets this event apart from a conventional daytime race. A headlamp becomes part of the basic kit, and navigation requires greater attention, particularly on sections with changing surfaces or limited visibility. No cut-off times have been published in the information reviewed; the rules say these details would be announced before the race. Without confirmed cut-off times, it is not possible to determine the time allowance for either distance.

According to the available race information, the routes can be downloaded as KML files from the organizer’s page. The files can be viewed in compatible apps, but they do not replace official instructions or any course markings in place on race day. The registration platform, meanwhile, lists 7 p.m. as the event time overall. That matches the short-course start, but does not show the specific start time for the longer distance.

Two distances and staggered starts

The shorter option covers 5.8 kilometers and gains 150 meters in elevation. It is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and is open to participants aged 5 and older, according to the published conditions. Its distance and elevation provide a shorter option within a night race, although the mountain terrain and lighting remain important considerations. The minimum age for this distance is 5.

The longer route covers 20.6 kilometers and gains 450 meters in elevation. It is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m., 30 minutes after the short race, and has a minimum age of 16. The difference is not only distance: the elevation gain is greater, and the required equipment includes a thermal blanket. The longer option means more time on the course after dark and preparation suited to its 20.6 kilometers, although the reviewed documents do not publish cut-off times.

Both distances start and finish at the Teleclub in Órzola, but each has a different aid station. The station for the 5.8-kilometer race is at Peña Hendida; the one for the 20.6-kilometer race is at Mirador del Río. The available information does not confirm other runner services, so details such as showers, bag drop or participant transport cannot be taken for granted. The race rules identify one aid station for each route.

Registration, fees and deadline

Registration opened at 1 p.m. on Sept. 15, 2026, and is managed through RockTheSport. The published fee is €10 for the 5.8-kilometer distance and €15 for the 20.6-kilometer distance; the platform says both prices include taxes. No different price tiers based on registration date are listed. The €5 difference reflects the selected distance, not a rising fee over time.

The deadline differs between the published sources. RockTheSport sets the end of registration at midnight at the start of Oct. 28, which makes Oct. 27 the last full day to register. The rules name Wednesday, Oct. 28, as the deadline, wording that could suggest registration remains possible during that day. The platform’s date and time indicate when the payment process will no longer be available.

The rules also allow registration to close early if the maximum number of places is reached. The participant cap is not entirely clear in the documents: one section of the rules gives a maximum of 200 people, while another refers to 200 places for each distance. The platform does not publish a total cap that resolves the difference. There is not enough information to say whether the limit is 200 runners overall or per distance; it is also unwise to assume registration will remain open until the final moment.

Equipment listed for running at night

For the 5.8-kilometer distance, the rules propose a working mobile phone with a charged battery, a race bib and a headlamp. A thermal blanket is listed as recommended for this distance, rather than required. The lighting requirement has an obvious practical implication: a handheld flashlight may not be an adequate substitute if runners need their hands free to keep their balance on uneven ground. A headlamp is listed as required equipment for both distances.

For the 20.6-kilometer route, a thermal blanket is added to the items required for the short race. The rules caution, however, that this is a proposed list and that the final equipment requirements will be announced before the event. The organizers also reserve the right to add required items based on the weather forecast, with advance notice. The published equipment list may change before race day, so participants should check for updates as the event approaches.

The race bib must be visible in both events, and organizers may inspect equipment before the start or during the race. For a night event, checking the battery, headlamp and fit of the gear is part of basic preparation, particularly when the course includes tracks and trails. No cut-off times appear in the rules reviewed; they are among the details expected to be announced later. Without those times, the minimum required pace cannot be calculated precisely.

Age requirements, permissions and bib collection

The short distance is open to participants aged 5 and older, while the longer race has a minimum age of 16. Minors need permission signed by a parent or legal guardian; the rules include an appendix for that purpose. The documents reviewed do not say that a federation license or medical certificate is required. Parental or guardian permission is explicitly required for minors.

Race bibs are scheduled to be collected at the Teleclub in Órzola. Collection is available Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The rules say organizers may request an official document to verify identity, such as a national ID card, NIE or passport. Saturday’s collection window ends two hours before the longer race starts, so registered runners should note the stated hours rather than expect to collect a bib just before the event.

If someone else collects a bib, the required documents or permission will depend on instructions issued by the organizers in advance. The information reviewed does not specify a complete procedure for that situation. It also does not detail additional runner services, so bag drop and changing facilities should not be assumed to be available. The confirmed collection information is limited to the location, two time windows and possible identity checks.

What the documents say and what remains unclear

The event information names Summits Sports Events as the organizer, while RockTheSport identifies LOGOS LANZAROTE SL as the contact and says registration is managed through Summits Sports Events. The rules, in turn, name the Asociación cultural lúdico-festiva peña hendida as the organizing entity. These are different names in documents related to the same event, without a full explanation of how they are connected. The administrative identity of the organizer is not presented consistently.

The differences over the participant cap and final registration day deserve a cautious reading, as does the general time listed by the platform. RockTheSport shows the event running from 7 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., but the rules give separate starts: 7 p.m. for 5.8 kilometers and 7:30 p.m. for 20.6 kilometers. The organizer’s page describes it as an all-day event without listing a specific start time there. The most precise available information on the starts is in the race rules.

This edition should also be distinguished from the night race held in Órzola on Oct. 31, 2025, under the name Petizo Trail by KMxSonrisas. The reference documents do not provide verifiable results, distances or participation figures for that event. Those details should not be carried over to the 2026 race, nor should the course be assumed to be identical. Information about a previous edition does not by itself confirm the format of the next one.

A race shaped by darkness and volcanic terrain

The combination of two routes, different elevation gains and staggered starts allows runners with different profiles to take part in the same setting. The shorter course covers 5.8 kilometers, while the longer extends to 20.6; both share a start and finish, but differ in difficulty and required equipment. Choosing a distance depends on more than mileage: experience running at night on uneven ground also matters.

Órzola provides the setting for a race that leaves urban pavement for local paths, trails and tracks. Darkness adds a practical challenge: runners depend on their own lighting, and it becomes more important to know the organizers’ instructions, the planned aid station and the final course conditions. With no detailed route description here and no confirmed cut-off times, those gaps should not be filled with estimates. The available information covers the key details: date, distances, start times, fees and some equipment requirements.

The race is scheduled for Oct. 31, 2026, with fees of €10 and €15 and a registration deadline the platform places at midnight at the start of Oct. 28, subject to an earlier closure if the cap is reached. Bib collection takes place in two windows at the Teleclub, while the rules reserve the final equipment list and other details for a later announcement. The main details are set, although some administrative and logistical points remain unclear.

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