Serralavella Trail 2027: date and confirmed details

Plan your race pace

Ullastrell has a new date on the mountain-running calendar: the next edition of the Serralavella Trail will take place on March 15, 2027. The Catalan town will once again host an event on paths and trails in the surrounding area, although the start time, entry fee and final course for that edition have not yet been detailed.

The available information identifies the event and provides some background, but it does not confirm that previous years’ distances will return. Earlier editions and listings mention a long course of around 21 kilometres with 580 metres of elevation gain, as well as a short 7-kilometre walk with 220 metres of elevation gain. These figures help illustrate the event’s character, but they are not official details for the 2027 programme.

Confirmed date, with other details still pending

The date listed for the next edition is Monday, March 15, 2027, and the municipality is Ullastrell, in Barcelona province. No start time or specific address for bib collection or the start line has been provided so far. There is also no confirmed information about registration opening, prices or participant capacity.

The absence of these details matters particularly to runners arranging travel, accommodation or training tailored to a specific distance. Until the 2027 rules are released, details drawn from listings for other editions should be treated as provisional. The date and town make it possible to reserve the day on the calendar; they do not confirm start times or logistics.

Information from previous editions also places the event on different dates and at different starting points. This may reflect changes between editions or listings that group together events with similar names. For that reason, the March 2027 date alone does not establish that the precise start location, programme or format from another year will remain unchanged.

What is known about the course and distances

References to earlier years describe a mountain race with a long route called La Serracames, covering about 21 kilometres with 580 metres of elevation gain. The figure suggests a course with sustained climbs and descents, more demanding than an urban race, although elevation alone does not reveal the full difficulty: the surface, the gradients and the condition of the ground on race day also matter.

The same references mention the Cama-curta, a walk of around 7 kilometres with 220 metres of elevation gain. This shorter format offers a different experience, with less physical strain and a gentler pace along mountain paths and tracks. Without explicit confirmation for 2027, it should not be assumed that this option will return or keep exactly the same distance.

The difference between the two options helps explain the event’s potential appeal: a longer distance for those looking for a trail challenge and a short alternative based around walking. But distances, elevation figures and route names need to be checked against the rules for the relevant edition. The 2027 course is not confirmed in the available information, so any training based on those figures should treat them only as historical guidance.

The terrain around Ullastrell and the nature of the race

Ullastrell is in Vallès Occidental, an area of rural tracks and rolling terrain that lends itself to trail running. Unlike a regular asphalt surface, a mountain route requires runners to adjust their stride to changing ground, bends, gradients and possible uneven patches. Even a moderate course can demand constant attention: looking a few metres ahead and saving energy for the climbs can matter as much as maintaining a steady pace.

Earlier descriptions refer to mountain paths and tracks, but do not provide a detailed map of the 2027 route. It is therefore impossible to say whether the race will use wide forest roads, narrow trails or more technical sections, or how much time runners will spend on each surface. That information affects footwear choices and pacing, and should appear in the official course profile or pre-race guidance.

The season can also shape the experience. In mid-March, conditions can shift quickly from a dry day to a wet one, and a muddy trail behaves very differently from a firm track. No weather information can reliably predict conditions that far ahead; the forecast will be more useful in the days before the event. For runners, reading the terrain and adapting to the weather are part of the challenge, not minor details.

How to prepare before the course is published

Until the route is announced, sensible preparation can be based on the event’s general nature and on whichever distance participants choose once the programme is confirmed. For a mountain race, it is useful to combine easy running with gradual hill work, rather than trying to replicate an unknown route all at once. The aim is to get the legs used to climbing, descending and settling back into a rhythm after changes in gradient.

Road runners can add gentle runs on tracks, starting on straightforward surfaces and gradually increasing duration. On descents, control matters; overstriding at speed can place extra strain on the quadriceps and increase the risk of tripping. For a short distance, familiarity with the terrain may be more valuable than adding kilometres without a clear purpose.

If a course close to 21 kilometres is confirmed, training should include somewhat longer runs and endurance work, with enough recovery between demanding sessions. A 7-kilometre walk brings different demands: walking confidently on uneven ground at a sustainable pace may be enough to enjoy it. In either case, it is wise to build training gradually and stop if persistent pain develops. Preparation should match the official distance, not an old listing that may refer to another edition.

Registration, price and race-day logistics

There is currently no confirmed 2027 entry fee or verifiable information about when registration will open. It is also unclear whether there will be a participant cap, age categories, baggage storage or specific aid stations. Race costs can change depending on the registration period and the event format, so a price from an earlier edition cannot reliably be applied to this one.

The same caution applies to the start time and precise meeting point. Ullastrell is the municipality associated with the event, but the available information does not specify an address for the start or finish. Before travelling, participants will need to confirm how to get there, where to park and how much time to allow for bib collection. If access is concentrated around narrow streets or tracks, arriving with time to spare can also help avoid rushing and crowding.

The race rules are usually where these practical details come together: schedules, categories, any required equipment, safety regulations and participation conditions. Until the 2027 documentation is published, registration cannot be assumed to be open, nor can runners assume that every service from previous editions will remain available. Checking those points before making travel plans helps distinguish historical information from the actual conditions for this race.

The event needs its rules to complete the picture

The 2027 edition already has two essential details: the March 15 date and its connection to Ullastrell. Earlier references describe a mountain-running event with a long option and a shorter alternative, but the information published so far is not enough to confirm that this programme will return. The final map, official distances, updated elevation profile and schedules will make it possible to assess the race’s demands accurately.

For runners, the difference between an estimate and a confirmed detail matters. A change in distance affects training volume; a different elevation profile can alter the effort and expected finish time; and a new location changes arrival and logistics. Until those details are known, the responsible approach is to treat the date as firm and leave operational information open. The 2027 rules will be the decisive reference for turning past details into a concrete plan.

At least in principle, the race offers a chance to explore the paths around Ullastrell on foot, at either a competitive pace or a walking pace. Its appeal is not just about the number of kilometres: the terrain, organisation and chance to share a day in the hills also matter. Once those elements are known, it will be clearer which participants suit each format and what preparation each one calls for.