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Race Overview

5 Stages
50 Maximum Runners
230 Kilometers
6600 +/- Meters Ascent/Descent

Al Andalus Ultimate Trail - July 06 - 10, 2026

GRANADA PROVINCE, ANDALUSIA, SPAIN

Al Andalus Ultimate Trail is a 230km 5-stage semi-supported ultramarathon. The race starts and finishes at the Hotel El Mirador 4* in the city of Loja. The 17th edition is the week of July 04 – 11, 2026. Each stage of the race offers a unique running experience on a mix of technical, trail and tarmac surfaces. The routes vary from single track mountain paths to country roads and trails through olive groves in the hot Andalusian sun. The stages finish at race village campsites in local towns where you can enjoy the ambiance and welcoming culture of the beautiful province of Granada.

Sunny weather, diverse terrain, and scenic natural parks have earned this physical and mental challenge the respect of the international running community and sees many returning participants.

The route

The 5 stages of AAUT

Stage 1

Monday, July 06
Loja to Alhama de Granada

38KM

Stage 2

Tuesday, July 07
Alhama de Granada to Játar

49KM

Stage 3

Wednesday, July 08
Játar to Jayena

39KM

Stage 4

Thursday, July 09
Jayena to Alhama de Granada

62KM

Stage 5

Friday, July 10
Alhama de Granada to Loja

42KM

2026 itinerary

Day 1: Saturday, 4th July
  • Dinner: 20:00
Day 2: Sunday, 5th July
  • Breakfast: 08:00 – 11:00
  • Registration: 11:00 – 16:00
  • Staff & Volunteer briefing: 17:00
  • Race Welcome & Stage 1 briefing: 19:00
  • Dinner: 20:00
Day 3: Monday, 6th July
  • Breakfast: 07:00 to 08:30 / Bag Drop
  • Assemble outside Hotel El Mirador, Loja: 09:15
  • Official Race Start: 09:45
  • Stage finish Alhama de Granada Municipal Pool : 13:00 to 17:00
  • Stage 1 prizes / Stage 2 briefing: 19:00
  • Optional walk into Alhama de Granada
Day 4: Tuesday, 7th July
  • Stage start: 09:00
  • Stage finish Játar / El Nacimiento Campsite: 14:00 to 18:30
  • Stage 2 prizes / Stage 3 briefing: 19:00
  • Optional walk into Játar for dinner at Bar Los Angeles
Day 5: Wednesday, 8th July
  • Staggered start ( main field ): 08:30*
  • Staggered start ( leaders ): 09:00*
  • Stage finish Jayena / El Bacal Campsite: 13:00 to 17:00
  • Stage 3 prizes / Stage 4 briefing: 19:00
  • Paella meal ( included ) on site: 20:00
Day 6: Thursday, 9th July
  • Staggered start ( main field ): 07:30*
  • Staggered start ( leaders ): 08:00*
  • Stage finish Alhama de Granada / El Motor Campsite : 15:00 to 19:30
  • Optional transportation to / from pool : 15:00 to 19:00
  • Stage 4 prizes / Stage 5 briefing: 20:00
  • Pasta meal ( included ) on site: 20:30
Day 7: Friday, 10th July
  • Staggered start ( main field ): 08:00*
  • Staggered start ( leaders ): 08:30*
  • Stage finish Loja / Hotel El Mirador: 13:00 to 17:00
  • Awards Ceremony: 19:30
  • Gala Dinner: 20:00
Day 8: Saturday, 11th July
  • Hotel room check-out by 12:00.