Al Andalus Ultimate Trail - June 30 - July 04, 2025
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 16th edition is the week of June 28 – July 05, 2025. 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
2025 itinerary
Day 1: Saturday, 28th June
- Registration: 15:00 – 19:00
- Dinner: 20:00
Day 2: Sunday, 29th June
- Breakfast: 08:00 – 11:00
- Registration: 11:00 – 13:00
- Staff & Volunteer briefing: 17:00
- Race Welcome & Stage 1 briefing: 19:00
- Dinner: 20:00
Day 3: Monday, 30th June
- 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, 1st 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, 2nd 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, 3rd 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, 4th 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, 5th July
- Hotel room check-out by 12:00.
