Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls 185K 2027

Running Menorca on the Camí de Cavalls, the old bridle path that rings the whole island past turquoise coves, cliffs, lighthouses and pine woods: the Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls 185K is part of the Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls, the Balearic Islands' big trail event. The 2027 slogan sums it up: "8 adventures, 1 legend". General information: - The 15th edition runs from 2027-04-30 to 2027-05-02. This race is on 2027-04-30. - It is organised by Club Penya Esportiva Son Marçal Menorca Atletisme, with technical direction by Elitechip. - The minimum age is 18 on race day. - Categories are Absolute, Under 23, Senior and Veterans 40, 50 and 60, for men and women. Why it is special: - The Camí de Cavalls (GR 223) is a historic path of about 185 km around Menorca, a Biosphere Reserve. Running it means discovering the island from end to end. - The finish is in Ciutadella's Plaça des Born, one of the most beautiful settings in the Balearics. - Demand is huge: the 2027 edition is sold out and runs a waiting list. - The waiting list has a charitable twist: if you are offered a place and decline it, the 1.50 € entry fee goes to conserving the Camí de Cavalls. Course: It is the full loop of Menorca on the Camí de Cavalls: about 185 km and 3,500 m of elevation gain, starting and finishing in Ciutadella's Plaça des Born. It covers the wild, rocky north coast and the south coast with its turquoise coves and pine woods. There are two starts on Friday 2027-04-30: at 08:30, with a 40-hour limit, and at 15:30, with a 33.5-hour limit. Runners in the 08:30 wave cannot leave the Es Castell checkpoint (km 100) before 00:30 on 2027-05-01. According to the organiser, only one in two runners makes it to the finish. There are 14 aid stations plus the finish: Son Morell, El Pilar, Binimel·là, Platges de Fornells, Arenal d'en Castell, Favàritx, Es Grau, Es Castell, Binibèquer, Cala en Porter, Sant Tomàs, Cala Galdana, Son Saura and Cala'n Bosch. Life bags are available at Es Castell, Sant Tomàs and Platges de Fornells. Timetable: the start is at 08:30 on 2027-04-30, and the time limit is 40 h (08:30 start) or 33.5 h (15:30 start). Intermediate checkpoints have cut-off times, published on the official website. No start corral by finishing time has been announced. Registration and prices: registration opened on 2026-09-05 on Elitechip and the race is sold out. - The first-tier price (first 800 entries) was 177 €. It rises after entries 800 and 1,800, and again from 2027-02-01. - Menorca residents get 20% off with a code. - Unlicensed runners pay a 6 € day insurance, and anyone without a yellow chip pays 3 € for a temporary one. - The official waiting list opened on 2026-10-01 and costs 1.50 €, deducted from the price if you accept a place. Bib pickup: at the tent in the Plaça des Born, on Thursday 2027-04-29 from 16:00 to 21:00 and on Friday 2027-04-30 from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 21:00. On Thursday, runners in this distance have priority. To have someone else collect your bib, request it by email before 2027-04-25. There is no expo as such; the Born tent is the meeting point. Mandatory gear: 1 L of fluids, a white front light and red rear light, a waterproof hooded jacket, ID, a thermal blanket, a charged phone, a whistle, a cup, bib and chip, and insurance. Your bib number must be written on gel wrappers. Services: - A bus from Ciutadella bus station (8 €). - A drop bag at the start, collected at the finish. - Live tracking with the Elitechip app. - A photo and video service at the finish, a photocall, medical support and aid stations. Bib exchange: bib transfer is allowed until 2027-04-15 for 15 €, and a change of race for 10 € if places remain. Cancellations until 2027-04-01 are refunded at 75%. Alternatives to get a bib: join the official waiting list and the waiting list on Bibready by activating a bib alert. If you are the one who can't run, use bib exchange on Bibready to find a replacement and complete the transfer before 2027-04-15. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-04-30 at 08:30. - Are bibs still available? No, it is sold out; there is an official waiting list. - Can I transfer my bib? Yes, until 2027-04-15 for 15 €. - What is the time limit? 40 h (08:30 start) or 33.5 h (15:30 start). - Where do I collect my bib? In the Plaça des Born in Ciutadella.