Sant Carles Xtrem 2026: date, times, distances and entry

Plan your race pace

The 12th Cursa Sant Carles XTREM will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in the Las Dalias parking area in Sant Carles de Peralta, within the Ibiza municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu. The obstacle race includes youth events and a 6-kilometer adult category, with registration scheduled to remain open until Nov. 5.

The published schedule lists MINI XTREM 1 at 3:45 p.m., MINI XTREM 2 at 3:55 p.m. and XTREM ABSOLUTA at 4 p.m. The adult course is 1,200 meters long and is completed five times; race-bib pickup will take place at the same venue from 3 to 3:40 p.m. Organized by Santa Eulària des Riu Town Hall, the event combines running with obstacles that require jumping, crawling and maintaining balance.

Race date, venue and schedule

The event is scheduled for Nov. 7, 2026, in Sant Carles de Peralta, a locality in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu, on Ibiza. The stated start and race venue is the Las Dalias parking area. Registration listings show the youth events starting at 3:45 p.m. and the adult race at 4 p.m.

The schedule matters particularly because several categories run one after another in the same space. Race-bib pickup is scheduled from 3 to 3:40 p.m., also at the course. Since that window closes just minutes before the first start, participants should allow enough time to arrive, find the collection point and complete the necessary procedures before it closes.

Published information says the event begins at 3:45 p.m., although the event listings give three separate start times. At 3:45 p.m., MINI XTREM 1 starts; MINI XTREM 2 follows at 3:55 p.m., and the adult category starts at 4 p.m. This distinction avoids confusing the overall start of the event with the scheduled time for each category.

An obstacle course with five laps

The adult race takes place on a 1,200-meter course closed to traffic. Participants complete five laps, covering a total of 6 kilometers. This is not a conventional road race: the rules warn of obstacles requiring runners to jump, crawl or maintain their balance, so the effort combines running, changes of pace and movements beyond an ordinary stride.

The total distance is relatively short compared with a long-distance road race, but the format adds interruptions and varied physical demands. One obstacle may break the rhythm; another may require hand support, coordination or a quick transition back into running. The 6-kilometer figure therefore describes the length of the course, but not the full nature of the effort.

The route is repeated over five laps and remains closed to traffic, according to the rules. The available information does not include a detailed map or elevation profile, so it is not possible to specify the layout, height or difficulty of each obstacle. What is confirmed is that this is an obstacle race and that participants may have to jump, crawl or maintain their balance.

Distances and category start times

The registration platforms list three events: 0.5 kilometers, 1 kilometer and 6 kilometers. MINI XTREM 1 is listed at 500 meters, starting at 3:45 p.m.; MINI XTREM 2 covers 1 kilometer at 3:55 p.m.; and XTREM ABSOLUTA covers 6 kilometers at 4 p.m. The two shorter events extend the program to younger runners, while the longest distance belongs to the adult category.

The rules also describe the event through age-group combinations: Baby-Benjamín, Alevín-Cadete plus a special category, and the adult event. That section does not specify individual distances for the youth races, so the 500-meter and 1-kilometer distances come from the published event listings. Because the age-based rulebook and the registration form use different groupings, participants should check which category applies when registering.

The adult category has a minimum age of 16 and includes participants born in 2010 or earlier. The registration platform likewise presents XTREM ABSOLUTA as an option for those born in 2010 and before. Age eligibility does not replace reading the rules or considering whether a participant is ready for a race that involves jumping, crawling and balance challenges.

Eligibility and age groups

The rules set age groups by birth year: Baby for those born from 2022 to 2024; Iniciación sub-8, 2019 to 2021; Benjamín sub-10, 2017 to 2018; Alevín sub-12, 2015 to 2016; Infantil sub-14, 2013 to 2014; Cadete sub-16, 2011 to 2012; and adult for 2010 or earlier. The adult event requires participants to be at least 16 years old.

The registration tabs group ages differently: MINI XTREM 1 covers those born from 2017 to 2024, MINI XTREM 2 covers 2011 to 2016, and the adult category starts with those born in 2010 or earlier. These broader registration groups do not reproduce each age category in the rules; they appear to serve as registration options for events covering multiple age ranges.

The difference is worth noting for families. A child may belong to a specific age group in the rules while needing to register through one of the two MINI options. Since the published material does not explain exactly how each group is assigned to a distance and start time, check the registration details and current rules before selecting an option. The lower age categories have a published limit of 50 participants each.

Registration, fees and available places

The announced registration window opens on Sept. 8, 2026, at 8 a.m. and closes Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The Spanish-language rules set the deadline in 2026; a reproduced Catalan version contains a conflicting reference to 2025, which does not match the year of the event. The date consistent with this edition is Nov. 5, 2026.

The adult category costs 6 euros, while the youth events are free. The stated participation limits are 140 places for the adult event and 50 for each lower category. The information reviewed does not list an additional fee for the youth events, so their stated cost is zero.

Registration is handled through Sportmaniacs, the platform listing the available categories. The organizers also state a refund policy: participants seeking a refund of the amount paid must email info@ibizabluechallenge.com at least 48 hours before registration closes. Since the deadline is Nov. 5 at 11:59 p.m., any request must meet that time limit as well as the conditions set by the organizers.

Race-bib pickup and practical details

Race bibs will be distributed on race day, from 3 to 3:40 p.m., at the event venue. The designated location is the Las Dalias parking area in Sant Carles. No earlier pickup at another location is listed, so the available information places both bib distribution and the race at the same venue.

The pickup window is shared by all categories and ends before the first scheduled start at 3:45 p.m. Youth participants should note that collection closes five minutes before MINI XTREM 1 begins. The adult race starts at 4 p.m., but its bib must also be collected during the same window. Arriving with time to spare can keep event logistics from becoming a race before the race.

The rules say the course will be closed to traffic and prohibit following runners on motorcycles, bicycles or any other vehicle. The rule is intended to keep the route clear while the races are underway. The information provided does not give details about alternative parking, public transport or specific services for spectators; those details should not be assumed without an update from the organizers.

Awards, medals and safety

Every participant will receive a finisher medal. The adult category will award the top 10 male and female finishers; the lower age groups and special category will award the top three in each male and female classification. The three best costume designs will also be recognized in both the adult and youth events.

The costume awards add a festive element to a competition centered on completing the course. The available information does not specify the prizes or judging criteria, so it only confirms that three designs will be recognized in each stated event group. The medal, by contrast, is planned for every participant who completes their event.

The rules state that the organizers have third-party liability and medical assistance insurance. They also warn that obstacles may require jumping, crawling or maintaining balance, and ask runners to declare that they have no injury or illness that would prevent participation. This warning describes the demands of the event better than the distance alone: participants must be ready to move in different ways and follow course instructions.

A local race for several generations

The event brings youth races and an adult competition together at one venue. This format allows children and adults to share the atmosphere of an obstacle race, even though they compete in different events and distances. The shorter course, age groups and staggered starts give the program a family-oriented character, while the adult event’s 6 kilometers and five laps provide the main challenge for older participants.

The race is part of the sporting calendar of Santa Eulària des Riu and takes place in Sant Carles de Peralta, near Las Dalias. The parking area serves as the shared reference point for the start and race-bib pickup. The location, times and adult entry fee are specified, but the available course information remains general: it does not describe the exact order of obstacles or provide an official map in the material reviewed.

In an obstacle race, the challenge is not measured only by how far participants run. A succession of barriers and changes in posture turns each lap into a sequence of accelerations, supports and decisions. For spectators, this variety can make the action easier to follow than on a straight course; for participants, it requires managing energy and concentration throughout the event, even when fatigue makes movements less precise.

Confirmed details and what to check

The main details of this edition are set: Nov. 7, 2026, at the Las Dalias parking area, three listed events and a maximum distance of 6 kilometers for the adult category. The 6-euro adult entry fee, free youth races, registration window and race-bib pickup at the course are also listed.

However, the registration listings and rules present some details differently. The former name MINI XTREM 1 and MINI XTREM 2 by distance and start time; the rules explain age groups and place them in broader combinations. One copy also contains an incorrect registration closing year, while the Spanish version and the event date place the deadline in November 2026. Distinguishing between those details helps avoid confusion without treating a document discrepancy as a confirmed change.

The event is scheduled for November, and conditions may be updated before race day. The key points for participants are to confirm their category, respect the race-bib pickup window and remember that the course includes obstacles, not just continuous running. A traffic-free course, several age groups and five adult laps define an event that is short in distance but varied in movement and pace.

A short course where every lap changes the effort

The Sant Carles XTREM brings youth sports, adult competition and an obstacle-course format together in one afternoon. The five laps of the longer event make it possible to follow participants’ progress closely, while the 500-meter and 1-kilometer events offer shorter distances for younger age groups. The experience depends on running as well as negotiating each obstacle with control.

With registration scheduled to close Nov. 5 and the event set for Nov. 7, the 2026 edition has its main details in place: venue, schedule, categories, fees and essential rules. The differences between listings and rules make it important to check the assigned event, but they do not change the central outline: a municipal obstacle race in Sant Carles, open to several generations, with 6 kilometers as the adult category’s challenge.