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Running Holiday Highlights

  • Trail Running Holiday
  • Fully guided runs with spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada
  • Sample Andalucian cuisine & tapas
  • Pristine trails & epic countryside
  • Regular water and refuelling stops

All you have to focus on is running Stay in a mountain-top retreat Explore quiet undiscovered routes.

Trail Running Holiday Description:

You'll love our running routes, chosen to suit you personally, as you explore your limits and discover the sun-drenched Spanish countryside. You could be scaling single-track climbs, passing through pine woodland, olive groves, and white-washed villages all in one run.

If you need longer distances to improve your endurance base, then we've got the trails. Alternatively, if you need a faster, shorter, speed sharpener – well - we’ve got plenty of wide-rolling tracks too.

Before we even step foot on a trail, we’ll find out exactly what your level and goals, if any, are to enable us to put together a schedule to suit you.

Less active friends and family members are welcome to come along too; there are plenty of other things to see and do in the area to make your holiday as active or as relaxing as you choose.

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Trail Running Holiday Details

What’s included

We pride ourselves on offering you a comprehensive package. Your trail running holiday includes: Daily runs of 10 to 50km. You choose how far you run

  • Fully guided and supported runs on a variety of trails
  • Water and seasonal fruit at pre-arranged stops
  • Accommodation in spacious apartments
  • Daily laundering of running kit
  • Breakfast starter pack
  • Transfers to and from Granada
  • Ultra Trail Spain welcome pack & itinerary

Optional

  • Lunch-time picnic (10 euros per person / available on running days)
  • Malaga airport coach pick-up / drop-off (15 euros per person, each way)

Accommodation

Guests are accommodated in one of our two Casa la Cabra apartments. Located less than 300m from the centre of the village and its amenities, the apartments were designed and completed in 2017 with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Each has its own private access, private patio, plenty of functional indoor space, bathroom, seating and well-equipped kitchen area. When you're not running, there's chance to relax. Our apartments are just a few steps from the nearest trail!

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What our running guests say...

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 running and great support with delicious healthy lunches as well! (...)

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 bespoke running programme was superb with lots of advice on (...)

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 was frequent discussions regarding my interests, intentions, (...)

Steve & Sarah - Reply:
Lovely to run with you. You’re welcome any time. No pressure… but we’re expecting big things from your upcoming race. Actually, we hope that you enjoy the experience and have a fantastic run. You’re welcome for a visit any time!
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 your experience into account and drive you a little out of your (...)

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...wildlife, history, culture and running trails! I arrived a (...)

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 and awarded: Spanish UltraRunners School. During my weekly training (...)

Heidi

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

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 inspirational fellow guests Mark and Cedric. I think I’ll be a regular guest!

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 area. See you out on the trails. Happy New Year!

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 of the area is considerable and Sarah’s wisdom and experience of (...)

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 managed get Steve watching the football in the evening. Top (...)

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 already run with them and was very satisfied. Sarah and Steve are (...)

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 history of the area, gave us good eating and hiking/running advice, (...)

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 each run and enjoy the spectacular scenery that the area has to (...)

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 five, six, seven or eight day packages can be tailored to group’s (...)

Ineke

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

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 easyjet). As I expected before I went the trails were amazing and (...)

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 serious training, or, like us, a group of friends who enjoy running the (...)

Birgir

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

Steve & Sarah - Reply:
Thank you Birgir for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the trails. We look forward to welcoming you back one day! Happy running! 🏃‍♂️🏞️
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’, or lack of, on trails and hills.

It’s worth noting that (...)

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