Join Marbella Epic Trail Ultra 2026
Get ready for the exclusive third edition of the MARBELLA EPIC TRAIL ULTRA, a premier ultra-running challenge designed for the most accomplished mountain athletes. With a strict cap of just 200 participants, this is an event reserved for the best of the best.
The adventure begins on the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean, leading you on a punishing course through Marbella, Ojén, Istán, and Monda. Only the boldest will cross the finish line beneath Marbella’s starlit sky as midnight nears.
The statistics are undeniable: not a single runner has broken the 10-hour mark, and fewer than 60 have managed to complete the course within the demanding 19-hour cut-off.
Entry is limited to seasoned mountain runners, specifically those who have finished races with at least 4,500 meters of elevation gain or conquered the DESTROYER at Sierra Blanca. This race is officially sanctioned by the Andalusian Mountaineering Federation (FAM).
This is far more than a race—it’s an almost impossible quest that will push your physical and mental limits and leave you forever changed. The real question isn’t whether you can cover the distance, but whether you have the mental resilience to prevail where so many have faltered.
Will you be the next to stand victorious at the finish? Or will the mountains of Málaga reveal your boundaries?
Secure your spot now in this supreme test of endurance.
Course details
Key Course Challenges
Parador de Juanar (14km) - The Technical Awakening
Coastal asphalt to demanding mountain terrain with dense vegetation
Technical climbing to Allanás pass - 8:00 AM cut-off
Casa Purla (23km) - The Ridge of Destiny
Treacherous sandy zigzags and legendary Cuchillos ridge
Fog-shrouded pinsapo forests where visibility vanishes
José Lima (27km) - The Stone Gauntlet
Punishing gradients across unstable loose rock
Technical descent demanding absolute control - 12:00 PM cut-off
Puerto de Marbella Base (35km) - The Technical Crucible
Notorious Maja del Herrador descent - slippery and unforgiving
100% rocky terrain with relentless elevation changes - 15:00 cut-off
Istán (45km) - The Hydration Gamble
Cruz del Juanar ascent and La Concha traverse
10km waterless stretch - mandatory extra bottle - 18:00 cut-off
The Midnight Crucible (65km finish) - Where Legends Are Born
Final descent through mixed technical terrain to urban finish
Referee-controlled midnight cutoff - no exceptions
The Statistics That Define Legends
Total Distance: 65km of unforgiving mountain terrain
Elevation Gain: +6,500m of vertical punishment
Cutoff Time: 19 hours - fewer than 60 have conquered this beast
Record Challenge: No runner has broken the 10-hour barrier
This isn't just an ultra - it's a 19-hour psychological and physical crucible that will either forge you into an elite mountain warrior or expose every weakness you thought you'd conquered.
Start address: Calle Rafael Zea, 17, Marbella, España
Finish address: Fuerte de Nagüeles, Calle Lago de los Cisnes, Marbella, España
Route
Anmelden
Registrierung schließt am 31 Januar (162 Tage bis zur Veranstaltung)
ausgewählte Tickets
Gesamt
Eine volle Rückerstattung innerhalb von 24 Stunden nach der Anmeldung ist möglich.
Wir akzeptieren
What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Goodie bag
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done Finisher’s T-shirts
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done E-certificate/e-diploma
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done Timing chip (single use)
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done Photo Service
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done Video Service
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done Post-race meal info
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done Massage
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done Parking
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done Shuttle to Start Line info
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Bag drop info
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done Toilets
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done Shower
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done Accident insurance
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done Custom bib number info
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done Finisher present
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done winner free invite info
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done Trophey
Bewertungen
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Race numbers will be collected on Friday, February 20,2026, from 12:00 to 20:00 at Plaza del Mar, Marbella.
Can someone collect my race pack for me?
To collect your bib number, runners must present a valid form of personal identification, such as a passport, ID card, NIE (Foreigner Identification Number), or driver's licence. If someone else is going to collect the bib number on behalf of the runner, they must provide a digital copy of the signed authorization and of the runner's ID. The bib number and runner's bag will not be provided without the presentation of these documents under any circumstances.
What is the cancellation/refund policy for this event?
Under no circumstances can the organisation be held responsible for refunding the registration fee in case of cancellation. If the participant has purchased cancellation insurance, any claims must be made directly to the insurance company. It is the participant's responsibility to read and understand the conditions of the cancellation insurance before purchasing it and to make an informed decision.
Compulsory equipment
Trousers or tights, minimum below the knees. ➢ Windbreaker jacket with hood and long sleeves, corresponding to the runner's size. ➢ Thermal or survival blanket, (minimum 1,20 X 2,10) ➢ Water container (minimum 1 litre) + folding reusable cup*. ➢ Mobile phone with power and sufficient battery ➢ Cap, visor or bandana ➢ Whistle ➢ Bib ➢ Gloves ➢ GPS or watch with the race track downloaded ➢ Headlamp or torch with spare batteries + Red light for rear position at night.
Which hotel would be recommended?
Aparthotel Monarque Sultán 4* C/ Arturo Rubinstein, s/n 29600 Marbella (Málaga) To get a special offer you have to mention the name of the race and say that you are the participant and send the confirmation of your registration in the race via email for final verification.
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