Andorra · Andorra la Vella
TRAILCAT The Race
Distance
482.8 km
Date
October 11, 2026
Entry fee
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.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
16000m
D+/KM
33.14m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
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.
Logistics
Nearest airport
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).
