ANDORRE · Andorra la Vella
TRAILCAT The Race: 483km Non-Stop from Andorra to the Mediterranean, Measured
Distance
483 km
Date
Droit d’inscription
400 EUR
€ / km
€0.83
A week-long Pyrenees-to-Mediterranean adventure: a 300K stage-style crossing from Andorra to Tarragona for runners who want big days and a true journey.
TRAILCAT The Race is a 482.80km non-stop point-to-point ultra running from the high-altitude capital of Andorra la Vella to the Mediterranean coast at Tarragona, Catalonia. The course gains 16,000m D+ and approximately 17,000m D- across the Pyrenean massif and Catalan pre-coastal ranges, with a 152-hour time limit across 7 days (October 11-17, 2026). Part of the TORX Experience series, the 2026 edition is the fifth, and organisers have described it as the longest non-stop mountain race in Spain. The race is non-staged and partially unmarked: runners navigate by GPS across multiple sections and must carry navigation technology throughout. Only three life bases exist across the full 482.80km -- beyond these, aid station infrastructure is minimal. Sleep management, self-navigation, and multi-day weather exposure are as defining as physical fitness. The 2025 edition (a different 318km course) saw relentless rain for 72 continuous hours. Entry is limited to 60 runners. The 2026 edition sold out during pre-registration. At 400 EUR (0.83 EUR/km), it is competitive in per-km terms for a race of this scope and duration. The previous edition saw an estimated ~49 finishers from a field of approximately 150. For runners seeking one of the most extreme point-to-point challenges in European ultra running, TRAILCAT sits in a category of its own.
Élévation et Terrain
Mètres totaux
16,000m
D+/KM
33.1m/km
Pour référence, le Tor des Géants 330 km a 73 D+/km.
TRAILCAT The Race: 483km Non-Stop from Andorra to the Mediterranean, Measured
483km From the Mountains to the Sea -- What TRAILCAT The Race Is▼
Q: What is TRAILCAT The Race? A: TRAILCAT The Race is a non-stop point-to-point ultra running 482.80km from Andorra la Vella to the Mediterranean coast at Tarragona, Catalonia. With 16,000m D+ and a 152-hour time limit, the 2026 edition is the fifth and has been described as the longest non-stop mountain race in Spain. The course is partially unmarked -- runners navigate by GPS in multiple sections -- and has only three life bases across the full distance. It is part of the TORX Experience series.
Course Profile -- Three Life Bases, GPS Navigation, and 152 Hours▼
Q: How hard is TRAILCAT The Race? A: Extremely demanding. The 2025 edition (a different 318km course) saw approximately 49 finishers from a field of around 150 -- a DNF rate estimated near 67% . The 2025 race also featured 72 continuous hours of rain and flooded trails. Sleep management, GPS navigation, and multi-day weather exposure are as defining as physical fitness. This is not a supported stage race: runners manage their own pacing, sleep, and logistics between three life bases across 483km.
400 EUR and 60 Spots -- Already Sold Out▼
Q: How much does TRAILCAT cost -- and can I still enter? A: Entry is 400 EUR (0.83 EUR/km). The 2026 edition (60 entries) sold out during pre-registration. A waiting list is available. For future editions, monitor TORX Experience and the official TRAILCAT channels. Shorter distances -- a 50M (~78-82km) and 25M (~38-40km) starting from Tarragona on October 17 -- may have available places.
Who Should Attempt TRAILCAT The Race?▼
Q: When does TRAILCAT 2026 start and finish? A: The race starts at 12:00 (noon) on October 11, 2026, from Andorra la Vella, Andorra. The finish deadline is 20:00 on October 17, 2026, in Tarragona, Catalonia -- a 152-hour window. Runners must complete the full 482.80km non-stop within this time limit.
Logistique
Aéroport le plus proche
Barcelona (BCN) / Toulouse (TLS) / Girona (GRO)
Notes
Start: ~3–4 hrs (BCN/GRO) or ~2.5–3.5 hrs (TLS) by road/bus to Andorra la Vella / Public transport: frequent buses from BCN/TLS regions, but gear transfers and stage logistics are easiest with organizer support or a car / Accommodation: strong in Andorra la Vella before the start; book early (race week).
