Spain · Balearic Islands
Distance
85 km
Date
Entry fee
€117
€ / km
€1.38
Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls 85km (TMCS) is the 52nd flattest ultra in the DiscoverTrailRaces database of 390 European trail races — 85km of point-to-point coastal running along Menorca's southern Camí de Cavalls with just 1,200m of ascent. Starting from Es Castell and finishing in the medieval city of Ciutadella, the route crosses a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve island, tracing an ancient coastal patrol path where every headland reveals the next cove. The biggest single descent drops just 60m; the biggest single climb rises just 75m.
Average uphill gradient ranks in the gentlest 10% of the 390-race database — this is a race defined by sustained effort across 85km of coastal terrain, not by elevation. Entry was €140 for 2026, with a late fee of €155 after 1 April; the race closes before or on its April registration deadline. First held in 2012, the 2026 edition was the 14th. Race departs Es Castell at 06:30 on 2 May with an 18-hour maximum time limit. Registration for 2027 opens 5 September 2026.
Total Meters
1,200m
D+/KM
14.1m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
6.1%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-5.9%
| 2–5% | 12.5 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 6.6 km | |
| 10–15% | 1.8 km | |
| 15–20% | 0.9 km | |
| 20%+ | 0.4 km |
| 26.4% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 46.3% | Flat |
| 27.3% | Downhill |
| 1 | 3.5 km · 60 m gain starts km 29 · avg 1.7% · max 22.6% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.1 km · 53 m gain starts km 48 · avg 2.5% · max 25.1% |
| 3 | 1.5 km · 44 m gain starts km 56 · avg 3.0% · max 19.2% |
| 1 | 4.4 km · 79 m drop starts km 35 · avg -1.8% · max -37.0% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1.9 km · 75 m drop starts km 47 · avg -4.0% · max -26.2% |
| 3 | 3.7 km · 52 m drop starts km 51 · avg -1.0% · max -18.3% |
It depends on your definition of difficult. The TMCS 85km ranks 52nd flattest out of 390 European ultras — with just 1,200m D+ and gradients in the gentlest 10% of the database. But 85km is 85km: the challenge is sustained coastal effort across an entire day, demanding excellent endurance pacing rather than technical mountain skills. The 18-hour time limit is generous by European ultra standards.
The Camí de Cavalls (GR223) is an ancient coastal path that circumnavigates the entire island of Menorca — 185km in total. Originally built as a military patrol route for border defence, it now serves as a protected hiking and running trail crossing a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The TMCS 85km follows the southern section (Costa Sud) from Es Castell to Ciutadella.
Yes — the 2026 edition closed on 1 April 2026 or when spots were filled (medium sell-out pace). A late registration fee of €15 applied after 1 April. Registration for the 2027 edition opens 5 September 2026 via elitechip.net. Book accommodation early — island-wide accommodation fills around race weekend.
The race starts from Es Castell — the easternmost town on Menorca and in Spain — at 06:30 on race day (2 May 2026 for the 2026 edition), and finishes in Ciutadella, the historic medieval capital on the western end of the island. The point-to-point route follows Menorca's southern coastline throughout.
Fly direct to Menorca Airport (MAH), which is approximately 39 minutes by car from the race hub in Ciutadella. Public buses exist but are slow — a taxi or shuttle is easier. The race provides a bus schedule PDF with official transport options. Most international runners connect via Barcelona or Palma.
Nearest airport
Menorca (MAH)
Notes
Start: ~45–60 min by car/bus to Ciutadella / Public transport: buses exist but slow; taxi/shuttle easier / Accommodation: strong island-wide but fills on race weekend—book early
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