Ultra Trail Barcelona Speed Trail 11K 2027

Eleven fast kilometres along the Llobregat, crossing bridges, footbridges and old stone wine vats on the way to the Sant Benet monastery: the Ultra Trail Barcelona Speed Trail 11K is the most direct way to enjoy the atmosphere of this Bages classic. It is ideal for getting started in trail running or racing flat out on a very runnable course. General information: - Date: Sunday 2027-05-09, according to the official website. The previous edition was held on Saturday 2026-05-16. - Location: Sant Fruitós de Bages, starting and finishing at NEXE Espai de Cultura, in Plaça Alfred Figueras. - Distance: 11 km with 261 m of elevation gain, according to the official website; the figures vary slightly between pages. - Start: 09:00 in the previous edition, with the finish closing at 12:00. - Minimum age: 15 by the end of the race year. - Insurance: you need an FEEC licence (mode C) or must buy insurance when registering. Why it is special: - It is one of the pioneering ultra trail classics in Catalonia, ideal for opening the mountain season. - It crosses the Bages hills, north of the Sant Llorenç del Munt Natural Park, past castles, churches and hermitages. - Passing the Sant Benet de Bages monastery and the Ulls del Llobregat gives the course great heritage value. - With just 261 m of climbing, it is a fast, accessible trail race. Course: It follows the Llobregat riverbank, the Canal de la Mina bridge, the Ulls del Llobregat footbridge, Pla de les Generes, the Tines de les Solanes, the Pont de les Generes (km 7.6), Coll de les Generes and Sant Benet de Bages. Courses, profiles and tracks are on the official website. Timetable: in the previous edition race-day bib pickup was from 07:45 a 08:45, the start at 09:00 and the prize-giving at 11:45. The finish closed at 12:00. The 2027 times are still to be confirmed. There is no start corral by finishing time: runners line up by pace. Registration and prices: registration is on RockTheSport. In the previous edition it sold out, and the prices for this distance were: - €25 until 1 March. - €32 until 16 April. - €36 until registration closed. 2027 prices are still to be published. Bib pickup: in the previous edition it was on Friday from 17:00 to 19:30 and on race morning, at NEXE Espai de Cultura. You must show photo ID, and nobody else can collect your bib. There is no expo, but the village has a lively atmosphere on race morning. Services: - Race gift and finisher gift for the distance. - Timed bib and live results. - Liquid aid stations and a finish aid station. There are no cups, so you must carry a reusable container. - Showers and changing rooms, and bag storage from 06:00 to 18:30. - Medical service, ambulances and a sweeper team. - Optional paid photos from an external provider. Mandatory gear: trail shoes, a refillable hydration system and a phone switched on; if the weather requires it, a hooded windproof jacket. Tips: carry the mandatory gear and your reusable cup. Start hard but sensibly: the course is fast and the finish comes quickly. Bib exchange: the rules do not cover a name change or bib change, and nobody else can collect your bib. Withdrawals are refunded at 80% up to 30 days before, 50% up to 15 days, 25% up to 8 days and nothing in the last week; with the refund guarantee, 100% up to 7 days before. There are no official waiting lists. Alternatives to get a bib: as places usually sell out, register as soon as entries open and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. If the organiser accepts name changes, a bib exchange on Bibready will be possible. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-05-09, according to the official website. - How long is it? 11 km with 261 m of elevation gain. - Where does it start? At NEXE Espai de Cultura in Sant Fruitós de Bages. - Are there cups at the aid stations? No, you must carry your own container. - Can I transfer my bib? The rules do not provide for it.