Sant Carles Trail 2026: routes, start times and entry

Plan your race pace

The 11th edition of the Sant Carles Trail takes place on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, in the Ibiza municipality of Santa Eulalia del Río. The programme offers two distances, 7 and 12 kilometres, with separate starts and a shared finish in Sant Carles de Peralta. Ibiza Blue Challenge organizes the event, sponsored by Santa Eulària Town Council and Adobe.

The race is designed as a self-sufficient event with no intermediate aid stations, a detail that affects both preparation and what participants need to carry on the course. The 7K is scheduled to start at 10:45 a.m. from the Pou d’es Lleó area; the 12K begins at 11 a.m. from Cala Boix. Both finish in Sant Carles.

Registration is listed as open in the available information, with entries closing Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The listed fee for the current period is 20 euros per participant, following an initial 17-euro rate that ended Dec. 31, 2025. The fee includes a timing chip, accident insurance and a running belt.

A November edition with two distances

The event takes place on a Sunday morning, with the starts scheduled 15 minutes apart. The 7-kilometre course leaves first from Pou d’es Lleó, followed by the 12-kilometre race from Cala Boix. Both distances finish in Sant Carles de Peralta, within the municipality of Santa Eulalia del Río.

The 2026 race marks its 11th edition, making it an established fixture on the local calendar. The format offers a shorter option and a more demanding distance, although length is not the only consideration: the start points differ, and participants should confirm which event they have entered before arranging transport.

The available information does not specify elevation gain, surface type or a complete course map. It is therefore unwise to infer technical difficulty from distance alone. What is confirmed is that these are trail running races with different start and finish locations, and that both routes share a finish in Sant Carles.

How the 7K and 12K differ

The 7K starts from the Pou d’es Lleó area at 10:45 a.m. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and the course time limit is one hour and 45 minutes. The start is scheduled as a group, although the rules allow separate men’s and women’s starts depending on the number of entries.

The 12-kilometre race starts at 11 a.m. from Cala Boix beach. Participants must be at least 18 years old, and the maximum time to reach the finish is two hours. This start is also planned as a group, with the possibility of separate waves by gender if the number of participants warrants it.

Each distance has a maximum capacity of 130 runners, according to the rules. That limit applies to each race; it does not mean both events will necessarily have the same number of places available at all times. Start times, minimum ages and cutoffs help compare the options, but the choice should also account for the start location and each runner’s ability to race without on-course assistance.

Self-sufficiency: racing without aid stations

The organizers say there will be no intermediate aid stations on either course. In practice, each runner must carry the water and other essentials needed to reach the finish, without expecting supply points along the route. The rules recommend carrying a hydration pack or an equivalent system.

In a trail race, self-sufficiency means more than carrying a bottle. It also requires anticipating how long the effort may take and carrying essentials comfortably, without relying on services that are not provided. Time limits are 1:45 for the 7K and 2:00 for the 12K, but runners should assess their own pace and needs rather than treating those maximums as a personal forecast.

The rules recommend carrying a mobile phone, although it is not mandatory. The organizers will have one available to handle possible incidents. It is a sensible safety measure on a route without intermediate support: a phone can help communicate a problem, but it does not replace the responsibility to start in suitable condition or to plan personal equipment.

Registration, entry fee and refunds

Registration is handled online through the Sportmaniacs platform, according to the event information. The initial fee was 17 euros through Dec. 31, 2025; from Jan. 1, 2026, the announced price rose to 20 euros and remains in effect until entries close on Nov. 12 at 11:59 p.m., unless the participant cap is reached earlier.

The fee covers a timing chip, accident insurance and a special running belt for registered participants. These items are included in the announced price for both distances. Before completing registration, runners should check that the selected event, start location and personal details are correct, especially because the two races share a finish but not a course or start time.

The published refund policy allows 90% of the fee to be refunded through Nov. 1, 2026, at 10 a.m., provided a request is sent to the organizers by email. After that deadline, the full entry fee is forfeited. The refund deadline comes before general registration closes, so the two dates are separate and should not be confused.

Bib pickup and getting to the start

Bibs will be distributed on race day between 9 and 10 a.m. in the finish area, beside the public parking lot in Sant Carles. That window ends before both starts, but it is especially important for 7K participants, whose race begins at 10:45 a.m. Bib pickup is not scheduled at the start locations; it takes place in the town where both races finish.

Since the 7K starts at Pou d’es Lleó and the 12K at Cala Boix, while the finish is in Sant Carles, transport requires some planning. The organizers announce transfers from the finish area to the start points between 9 and 10 a.m., as well as return trips for participants who leave their vehicles there. The service is limited, and runners who can travel independently are encouraged to do so.

A bag-drop service will also be available: backpacks handed over at the start will be taken to Sant Carles and made available at the finish. Anyone relying on organized transport should consider the published schedule and confirm current instructions before race day. Bib pickup, transport and the start are separate stages; arriving in Sant Carles does not mean a runner is already at the start line for their chosen distance.

Safety and preparation for the course

The organizers ask participants to have checked their health beforehand and to start without a condition that would make racing inadvisable. This is a responsibility statement in the rules, not an individual medical assessment. Anyone dealing with symptoms, an injury or a condition that could worsen with exertion should make a cautious decision and consult a health professional when appropriate.

With no aid stations, hydration needs to be considered before arriving at the start. The right amount varies by person, pace and conditions, so the important point is not a universal number but avoiding reliance on nonexistent supply stops. The recommendation to carry a hydration pack or alternative makes it possible to keep water accessible for the entire stretch to the finish.

A mobile phone may help communicate an incident, and the rules recommend carrying one without making it compulsory. Participants should also follow organizer instructions on transport, equipment pickup and possible operational changes. Available information does not detail elevation gain or terrain; it is therefore best not to base race preparation on assumptions about the technical difficulty of either route.

Awards and respect for the surroundings

Trophies will go to the top six finishers in the men’s and women’s categories for each distance. In addition, everyone who completes the course will receive a finisher’s medal, and the rules announce a prize drawing among those who reach the finish. The running belt included with registration goes to all registered participants, not only prize winners.

The organizers prohibit throwing wrappers or containers along the course. In practical terms, any waste generated during the race must be kept until it can be disposed of properly. A lightweight wrapper can remain in a natural area long after runners have passed, so leaving no litter is part of the race rules.

The rules also allow starts to be separated by gender depending on the number of entries. This is an organizational possibility, not a confirmed separate schedule. The published start times are 10:45 a.m. for the 7K and 11 a.m. for the 12K; any specific adjustment should be communicated by the organizers to registered participants.

A race morning between Cala Boix and Sant Carles

The event combines two starts at different locations with a shared finish. That layout gives the race a particular logistical rhythm: participants collect their bibs in Sant Carles, travel to Cala Boix or Pou d’es Lleó, and eventually return to the finish. The announced transfers and bag drop address that arrangement, although the limited service makes it sensible to plan transportation in advance.

The 11th edition brings together a shorter distance and a longer one, each with defined age requirements and cutoffs. Both races require self-sufficiency, while the common finish provides a meeting point for participants and spectators. The essentials are set: date, start times, distances, fees and self-sufficiency rules; detailed technical information about the courses, however, is not included in the published material.

On Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, Sant Carles de Peralta will be the finish point for both routes. The event has a clear, local format, but preparation depends on details that can easily be overlooked: choosing the correct start, meeting the bib-pickup deadline, arranging transport and carrying enough water to complete the course. In a trail race, those practical details are part of the route too.

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