Les Clàssiques de Berga - Berga Queralt Berga 12.4K 2027

Climbing from the heart of Berga to the sanctuary of Queralt, the balcony that watches over the town and the whole Berguedà, then dropping back down a technical descent to the finish: Les Clàssiques de Berga - Berga Queralt Berga 12.4K is the short race of Les Clàssiques de Berga. It is fast, popular and perfect for anyone who wants a first mountain race or to race hard on a course with plenty of character, on a weekend when the town lives and breathes trail running. General information: - Date: Saturday 2027-05-08. - Start: 09:00 from Plaça de Sant Pere in Berga. The finish is in Plaça de Viladomat. - Distance: 12.4 km with 780 m of elevation gain (the rules give 12.5 km in the description and 12.4 km in the checkpoint table). - Time limit: 3 hours 30 minutes. - Edition: 4th edition of Les Clàssiques de Berga. - Places: 200. - Organisers: Club Esquí Berguedà and the Associació Esportiva Mountain Runners del Berguedà, supported by Berga Town Council, the Consell Comarcal del Berguedà, the Diputació de Barcelona and the FEEC. Why it is special: - Queralt is the symbol of Berga: running up to the sanctuary and taking in the views over the Berguedà is unforgettable. - The climb up the stone steps to Queralt and the technical descent give the course a very authentic character. - The start and finish in the centre of Berga, with spectators cheering, create a great atmosphere. - It is a short but complete race, ideal as a first mountain race. Course: 12.4 km out and back with 780 m of elevation gain. The aid stations are: - km 5.4: Sant Joan Baptista chapel, with liquid and solid aid and a cut-off at 10:30. - km 9.3: Queralt, with liquid and solid aid and a cut-off at 11:30. - km 12.4: finish in Plaça de Viladomat, closing at 12:30. The 2027 GPX track and the courses of every event are on the official website. Timetable: the start corral opens at 08:30 with a gear check, and the start is at 09:00. Runners who miss a cut-off hand in their bib and leave the race following the organisers' instructions. Registration and prices: registration is on 9hsports and closes on 2027-05-01 if the 200 places have not filled earlier. The prices are: - €22 from 2026-11-01 to 2026-12-31. - €25 from 2027-01-01 to 2027-02-28. - €28 from 2027-03-01 to 2027-05-01. Non-federated runners pay €3.50 extra for insurance, and CEB and MRB members get €5 off. Anyone registering from 2027-04-18 does not receive the gift t-shirt. Bib pickup: Friday 2027-05-07 from 17:00 to 20:00 and Saturday 2027-05-08 from 06:00 to 08:30, in Plaça del Doctor Saló, at the Antic Museu de la Patum. You must show ID and your federation licence if you have one. Someone else can collect your bib with a signed authorisation and a photocopy of your ID. There is no expo, but the Les Clàssiques weekend fills Berga with a mountain atmosphere. Services: - Runner's bag with t-shirt. - Liquid and solid aid stations. There are no plastic cups, so each runner must carry their own cup or bottle. - Medical assistance during the race and at the finish. - Municipal showers, bag storage at the finish and physiotherapy on arrival. - Accident insurance, prizes for the top three men and women overall and prize draws. Mandatory gear: waterproof windproof jacket or windproof jacket, thermal blanket, long-sleeve thermal top, charged phone, whistle, neck tube, 1 litre of water, cup or bottle, backpack or belt, suitable footwear, long trousers or tights, gloves, food reserve, flexible trail crampons and the track. The organisers may adapt the list to the weather. Tips: save energy for the Queralt steps and take care on the technical descent. Let the organisers know before 2027-04-26 if you have any food allergy or intolerance. Bib exchange: once accepted, entries are not refunded. The rules allow changes to any registration data until 72 hours before registration closes, around 2027-04-28, by email. It is worth confirming with the organisers whether this covers a name change or bib change. There are no official waiting lists. Alternatives to get a bib: register early, as there are only 200 places, and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. If the organisers accept a change of entrant, a bib exchange on Bibready will be possible within the deadline. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-05-08 at 09:00. - How long is it? 12.4 km with 780 m of elevation gain. - What is the time limit? 3 h 30 min. - How much does it cost? Between €22 and €28 depending on the period. - Are there cups at the aid stations? No, you must carry your own cup or bottle.