AdvTrail Alcudia de Veo 15K 2027

A mountain morning in the heart of the Serra d'Espadà, among cork oaks, springs and red-stone paths: the AdvTrail Alcudia de Veo 15K is a demanding and very scenic middle-distance race that starts and finishes in the Plaza de la Iglesia of Alcudia de Veo. With 1,000 m of climbing in 15 km, it is ideal for runners looking for an intense trail without going long. General information: - Expected date: Sunday 2027-05-16, within the 14 to 16 May weekend announced on race calendars. The 14th edition was held on Sunday 2026-05-17, so 2027 would be the 15th. - Distance: 15 km with 1,000 m of elevation gain. - Start and finish: Plaza de la Iglesia, Alcudia de Veo (Castellón). - Start: 08:00 in the previous edition. - Minimum age: 15, with authorisation for minors. - Places: 250 for this distance, out of 400 in total. - Organiser: C.D. Alcudia de Veo Team, with Alcudia de Veo Town Council. Why it is special: - It runs through the Serra d'Espadà, one of the most beautiful natural parks in inland Castellón, with cork oak woods, ravines and mountain paths. - It is an eco-responsible race, with no plastic cups and unwrapped food at the aid stations. - Entry includes professional photos, a massage and podiatry after the race. - There is a category for visually impaired runners, as well as the age categories. Course: It covers 15 km with 1,000 m of elevation gain, with liquid and solid aid at the Nevera (km 5.5) and Jinquer (km 9, no outside assistance), plus the finish. It runs mostly on forest tracks and paths, marked with brightly coloured tape. The official courses are published on the race website. Timetable: in the previous edition this distance started at 08:00. The prize-giving for this distance was at 13:00. The organiser will confirm the 2027 times. There is no start corral by finishing time: runners line up by pace. Registration and prices: registration is on Runatica. In the previous edition it opened in February and closed on the Wednesday of the week before the race. There is no registration on race day, and entrants from 30 April did not receive a runner's bag. In the previous edition prices were €25, rising to €30 from 1 April, plus platform fees. 2027 prices are still to be published. Bib pickup: in the previous edition it was on Saturday from 18:00 to 20:00 and on Sunday from 05:30 to 09:00, at the start and finish area. You must show ID or a passport and your federation licence if you have one. There is no expo, but the village enjoys a lively race weekend. Services: - Runner's bag. - Aid stations on the course and a final aid station. - Showers after the race. - Professional photos. - Massage and podiatry. - Ambulances, medical staff and a sweeper. - Category trophies. Gear: it is mandatory to carry a bottle or hydration system, as there are no cups at the aid stations. A cap, phone and mountain footwear are recommended. Poles are allowed but must be carried to the finish. Tips: Pace the climbs, as the elevation gain is high for the distance, and take care on the sandstone descents. Bib exchange: the rules allow a name change (change of entrant) through Runatica, with both runners' details, until about two weeks before; in the previous edition the deadline was 1 May. A bib change without notifying the organiser leads to disqualification. There are no refunds and no official waiting lists. Alternatives to get a bib: register early, as places are limited, and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. As changes of entrant are allowed, a bib exchange on Bibready is a good option within the deadline. FAQ: - When is it? Expected on 2027-05-16. - How long is it? 15 km with 1,000 m of elevation gain. - Are there cups at the aid stations? No, you must carry your own bottle. - Can I transfer my bib? Yes, through a change of entrant on Runatica within the deadline. - Are there refunds? No.