Running holidays for those who love to run!

We organise stunning Running Holidays in the Andalucian mountains for runners of all abilities

Average Rating:4.99 stars (based on 73 ratings)

Alison

Just returned from an excellent week of mountain running superbly served to us by Ultra Trail Spain. Sarah and Steve provided fabulous running routes through olive groves, pine forest and indige (…)

Michelle Boisvert

I had such an amazing week of running with Sarah and Steve at Ultra Trail Spain. They tailored each run to my goals and abilities and were super flexible in adjusting depending on how I felt. Th (…)

Laurie

This hiking holiday was fantastic. Steve and Sarah are great hosts and very helpful coaches on fitness and nutrition. They were flexible and accommodating in every possible way and made this (…)

Claire

A fabulous introduction to ultra trail running in beautiful surroundings that Sarah and Steve tailor made for the race I am doing plus my ability at the time. Great tips throughout the day while (…)

Judy

There are no better hosts to be had! Sarah & Steve made this the absolute most fun running vacation. The town of Moclin & surrounding areas are gorgeous, and the food, wine & company are unparal (…)

Jeroen

I had a great running holiday with Ultra Trail Spain. It was so nice to escape from the rainy and windy weather and run in the sun instead and enjoy the beautiful scenery in Andalusia. Sarah and (…)

Simon

I had a wonderful time spent at Ultra Trail Spain. High points were the beautiful trail runs with the superb views and local wildlife, the kindness and attentiveness of Steve and Sarah and my in (…)

Lucy

Sarah and Steve are such great hosts for rural Spain. Moclin and the surrounding hills have some fantastic trails. Sarah and Steve offer the real personal touch to running in rural Spain. Ultra (…)

Scott

Awesome: Experience, Guides, Trails Information and tips, Views, Weather, Accommodation, Food. I can’t fault a single thing, if you are thinking about a trail running holiday, just do it… Sara (…)

Gayle

Thankyou Sarah and Steve for an absolute belter of a running holiday. It really was up there as one of my fav running trips 👊

A perfectly planned schedule with some awesome trail runs, home c (…)

Cedric

Thanks for a fabulous week of superb, quiet trails, varying from rolling tracks to lovely narrow, steep, trails. Great food, accommodation and organisation, really detailed knowledge of the area (…)

Sarah

Ultra trail Spain is fantastic! It was an amazing experience. For me it was my first time running trail but definitely not my last time. I ended up at Ultra Trail Spain through a friend. She had (…)

Paul

Training for Lakeland Trail / Ultimate Trails 55km Ultra Race. My partner and I decided to spend a week with Ultra Trail Spain after signing up for July's Lakeland 55 Ultra, woefully under prepa (…)

Ian

Have just returned from a great weeks Trail Running in Moclin and the surrounding area.
Everything exceeded my expectations and the hospitality of the hosts Sarah and Steve was top notch. Nothi (…)

Alistair

Training for Two Oceans Marathon 56km ultra. This was more than a running holiday and a race preparation, it was a novel, exhausting and refreshing experience. My expectations on arrival were hi (…)

Sheryl

A friend of mine and I signed up for a hiking vacation with Ultra Trail Spain. Not only were the trails fantastic and different every single day, but our hosts Steve and Sarah also shared the hi (…)

Becky

I have just got back from the Christmas Running Holiday organised by Sarah and Steve. Wow! It was absolutely incredible. The location is idyllic and accommodation in really spacious, traditional (…)

Heidi

Great trails, perfectly planned routes, splendid views and last but not least great stay with Sarah & Steve 🙂

Ann

Myself and four of my running club friends have just come back from the 3 day Grand Tour point-to-point holiday. I had a great time. Sarah and Steve looked after every part of the holiday, and I (…)

Julie

Just spent the last 4 days with Sarah and Steve at Casa la Cabra, Moclin. Everything was fabulous, from the warm, friendly welcome to the well equipped and extremely comfortable apartment. The (…)

Carolina

It was such a brilliant and gorgeous experience! The town was so perfect and the tapas were delicious! The accommodations were fantastic and the runs were out of this world! Sarah and Steve wer (…)

Gareth

Just back from a fun few days with Sarah and Steve. From first contact I was impressed with the kind of trip they were offering, and the speedy response to any queries I had. I received a detail (…)

Kate

My four-day trip was a fantastic experience. I was highly impressed with the detailed planning involved. Before the trip I gave my ability level in advance and an itinerary was created to suit m (…)

Mark

Great week, I set some tough goals and you got me there, 160k of hills, trails, some flats and a half marathon as a starter. A special thanks for looking after all the details so the only focus (…)

Julia

I did the trail running holiday for a week and can say that pretty much everything was amazing and exceeded my expectations – Sarah and Steve’s hospitality, the accomodation, the food (can recom (…)

Simon

I had my second break at Ultra Trail Spain this year, having stayed last year for a week also. It was fantastic running the trails with Steve and Sarah who have a thorough knowledge of the area. (…)

Evelyn

Booked a week of training with Steve and Sarah for the second time. With each training they have provided a great route and care along the way. Because they run with you, you don't have to think (…)

Amanda

What a fantastic way to spend the Christmas Holiday. Sarah and Steve went above and beyond in every manner possible. The running routes were challenging, but doable with the coaching and encou (…)

Bie

An incredible experience. Steve and Sarah are very friendly, pleasant and welcoming people. You feel at home immediately. The trails are very beautiful and challenging. They take your goals and (…)

Evelyn

If you like running and/or hiking in beautiful countryside with hosts that can tailor your trip to your abilities, this is the company to use. I love to hike and run and being able to combine t (…)

Nicky

A superb week away running trails in the hills of Andalucia, Spain.
From the very start my communication with Sarah and Steve, Ultra Trail Spain, was brilliant, before my trip even began there (…)

Just spent a trail running week with the team of Ultra Trail Spain. Would recommend to running, trail or walking lovers – great team, great trails. Thanks for this ideal digital detox week !!!

Mags

I had a great week at Sarah’s and Steve’s ultra-trail running centre at Moclin. I was sent a running plan before I left home. Each day runs were structured according to my ability and needs-trai (…)

Alison

This was our 4th trip to Moclin for an Ultra Trail Spain holiday and following our ups and downs throughout lockdown we wondered what to expect. Sarah and Steve planned a wonderful week using a (…)

Laurel

What an amazing trip! The rainy weather was the only slight disappointment of this runcation and even the rain was worked around for runs. Steve and Sarah made this running holiday a trip to r (…)

Boshra

I was very impressed with the thought and detail that Steve and Sarah provided in the itinerary before and during the holiday. They were also flexible during the vacation, realizing that not eve (…)

Joel

Just come back from a 5 day holiday with Sarah and Steve and spent most of the morning telling my friends at the local running club about it (Direct flight needed from Basel to Granda – please e (…)

Birgir

Fantastic running holiday with stunning trails and really well organized by Sarah and Steve. Will definitely go again one day.

Emma

I took a short break with Ultra Trail Spain a fantastic way for individuals or groups to experience the Spanish culture and reach new heights (and distances) they I never thought possible. Its f (…)

Bridget & Steph

Just had a fantastic week with them. Their menu of runs was tailored to just what I had asked for but there’s so much more to running with them then just the trails. Sarah & Steve’s knowledge o (…)

Anna

Sarah and Steve tailor made a trip based on the race I am training for – simulating the same format, with a strong focus on my individual needs and goals. That is something that few companies o (…)

Liz

Had a fantastic few days – running was stunning and perfect hospitality – thoroughly recommend a trip to Moclín
5 stars

Mauro

Very nice experience.
Sarah and Steve were very professional and insightful on the trails, and friendly and helpful before and after the runs.
Moclin is great for sport and relax, but the beau (…)

Stuart

I visited in February for a sunny break; with the intention of having a holiday but with an eye on an April marathon.

Through pre-visit communication I explained this and also my ‘experience’ (…)

Claire

I had a fantastic time. Thanks to Sarah and Steve for all the personal, individual touches that made this such an enjoyable experience. Whether you are an ultramarathoner looking for some seriou (…)

Pete

Training for Transvulcania Ultramarathon What a super 5 days! 65 miles of great routes, climbing and views. Many thanks Sarah and Steve for a great time. Nothing was too much trouble and we even (…)

Astrid

We had a short, but fantastic stay with Sarah and Steve. Great location with beautiful views, fabulous trails and professional guidance. We clocked up more km than we thought we could achieve an (…)

Johnny

I just spent the last week with Sarah and Steve in beautiful Moclin, Spain. Sarah and Steve are some of the nicest, most accommodating people I have ever met. They were wonderful hosts and reall (…)

Laurie

We participated in The Christmas Trail Running Holiday– a wonderful week of learning to run on beautiful and sometimes challenging mountain trails. I learned a great deal from our expert hosts, (…)

Georgia

An unforgettable running and traveling experience. Wow!!!

I absolutely recommend doing an Ultra Trail Spain trip with Sarah and Steve, if you want to run on some incredibly beautiful trails i (…)

Jen

Had a fantastic 6 days on a ultra running training camp with Sarah and Steve. They put together a course just for my partner and I, with a well thought out itinerary, which covered our differing (…)

Michael

I am just back from the Christmas running holiday, which was an amazing experience. Sarah and Steve have a vast amount of running experience under their shoes, which reflects the attention to de (…)

Ian

I've had a fantastic 5 day trip, Sarah and Steve are great company very knowledgeable about the local area & have given some great running advice which will help me in The Berlin Marathon.
Acco (…)

Paul Thompson

A superb long weekend of running the Spanish trails around Moclín. We were met by Sarah and Steve in Granada and a short while later were lacing up our trail shoes for a short run around the loc (…)

Sarah

Training for Isle of Wight Marathon. An absolutely 5 star experience. Steve and Sarah’s organisation was exceptional – all the logistics were taken care of so I was able to relax and focus on ea (…)

Bev

I have just spent an amazing week with Sarah and Steve running the beautiful trails around the lovely village of Moclin. Everything about the week was excellent – the trails, the accommodation, (…)

Adam

Brilliant few days with Sarah and Steve. Very friendly and knowledgeable and they were quite happy to run at my snail like pace. Lovely trails especially the first day up the mountain to the obs (…)

Mark

I stayed with Steve & Sarah for 5 days to help me with my first ultramarathon prep and it was such a great trip. The runs they had planned for me we’re just what I needed and it’s clear to see t (…)

Gary

Just wanted to let you know the three of us had a great time in your neck of Spain. Great scenery and incredible trails…until the next checkpoint.

Craig

A fantastic training break Sarah and Steve organised a tailor made experience from running routes, logistics, food and knowledge in a stunning location.

Andreas

Had a great week in Moclin on excellent and varied trails. Schedule was well prepared with lots of great feedback and advise!

John

I have just spent a wonderful few days with Sarah & Steve, running the trails around Moclín (the scenery is breathtaking). They are great hosts, and I can thoroughly recommend a running / walkin (…)

Alan

I have spent one week with Sarah & Steve to training myself for ultra race. They experience, professional approach and knowledge in an ultra running is second to none, can be aspired to called a (…)

Kate

I’ve just returned from a Christmas running holiday with Sarah and Steve. It was fabulous. A lovely variety of routes with a mixture of led and self-guided sections. Sarah and Steve have a wealt (…)

Karen

Great trail runs, beautiful scenery, was looked after from start to finish by Sarah and Steve 👍 would totally recommend and will hopefully return again next year with my running buddies Anne, Ca (…)

Kerrie

Sarah and Steve are fabulous hosts who ensured that our stay was as comfortable as possible. We enjoyed great running and walking routes and took part in a local trail race. Lovely food offered (…)

Ineke

I had a great week! Beautiful running trails, good apartment and very well organized. Thanks a lot, Sarah and Steve!

Wendy

A fabulous 7 day adventure! There were several opportunities to run, hike or walk. Steve and Sarah were amazing hosts with plenty of help and technical assistance on running through the trials o (…)

Johnny

Thank you, Steve and Sarah for another great Christmas Holiday. I always have such a good time. Thank you all- really enjoyed meeting everyone. Let me know if you are ever in the Boston or DC ar (…)

Ian

Just had fantastic week with Steve and Sarah in Andalucia. I had a perfectly tailored program that pushed me hard but was exactly what I wanted. They both ran with me each day and organised ever (…)

Michelle Garcia

I joined Ultra Trail Spain on a trail technique running holiday, and I had a really wonderful time! Sarah and Steve go out of their way to make you comfortable, assess your level of ability and (…)

Craig

Training for Hardmoors & Transvulcania Ultramarathon. A fantastic training break Sarah and Steve organised a tailor made experience from running routes, logistics, food and knowledge in a stunni (…)

Barton

Just returned home from the beautiful hidden gem that is Moclin. The impressive views and delicious food was only outdone by Steve & Sarah's warmth and friendliness. A superb few days of challen (…)

Running Holidays

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RUNNING HOLIDAYS

Trail running holidays in beautiful Andalucia, Spain. Take a running break with Ultra Trail Spain, and let us design routes for you covering some of the best trail running in Spain. With an Ultra Trail Spain running holiday, we will put together routes on road or trail to include epic views and stunning trails, on paths less trodden. Choose your own dates. Individuals and groups welcome.

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PERFORMANCE RUN TRAINING

Want to improve your endurance, speed or general fitness? Yes, then take a look at our performance run training. We design your running schedule for optimum training, with condensed race preparation, specific training sessions, all set in a beautiful mountain location. Choose your own dates. Individuals or small groups welcome.

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CHRISTMAS RUNNING HOLIDAY

Our Christmas running holiday is a trail-time, get-together, party – a chance to enjoy running in great company! Big climbs, big skies and big smiles are guaranteed as you explore some stunning trail routes around Moclin, Granada, Andalucia.

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ACCOMMODATION ONLY

You are also welcome to book on an accommodation only basis, if you prefer to plan your own trail running and be completely self sufficient. Our accommodation Casa la Cabra is located in the heart of Moclín (at 1,000m altitude) in Granada province, Andalucia.

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Your Running Holiday with us!

We create bespoke trail and road running holidays in and around the town of Moclín, Andalucia, in the mountains of southern Spain. We live in Spain all-year round, and when we're not running with guests we're out discovering and mapping miles of new undiscovered tracks and trails. We specialize in putting together running holiday adventures for individuals & small groups. We also offer specific performance run training, tailored and coached to help you in your own targeted race training. Our holidays and performance run training are open to all but individually designed for you, helping you to get the most out of this diverse and beautiful part of Spain.

Guided Trail Running Holidays

Our running holidays are designed especially for you. You choose your dates to suit. We’ll get to know you before putting together a bespoke running package based on how much, or little, you want to run each day. Yes, you’ll undoubtedly get a training benefit, but you don't have to run 24/7 on your holiday, unless you want to. We help you create your own adventure on the trails or rural roads, around our mountain retreat. We run on undiscovered terrain, off the beaten track on a variety of quiet, hidden trails. This is some of Spain’s best trail running. We design your running holiday to suit you. Whether you fancy the opportunity of relaxing and enjoying the mountain scenery, overlooking Granada, or if you prefer a testing running holiday, we can put together a package to meet your needs.

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Performance Run Training

Our Performance Run Training is designed to help you prepare for your goal race. Your running schedule will give you condensed race preparation with specific training sessions to help you find motivation, direction and focus in reaching your targets. Ultra Trail Spain can help you to prepare for marathons, ultras, mountain races, multi-day events and desert races. We can help you to improve your endurance, speed, and general fitness. Our mountain location, at 1,000m, adds to the training load. If you’re coming from sea level, then you will certainly notice a difference. We can seriously help you to improve your race performance. Choose your own dates, for yourself or with your small group.

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About Ultra Trail Spain - Running Holidays

Hi, we're Steve and Sarah and we are both experienced ultra runners with a passion for sharing the trails of Andalucia with our visitors.

We established Ultra Trail Spain in 2016, after moving permanently to Moclín, in Granada, Spain. Prior to this we were living, working, and of course running, in the Middle East.

With a wealth of tracks and trails, Moclín makes the ideal trail running retreat. ( Read more... )