La Romànica Navàs 2027

A long spring day walking or running through the forests of Central Catalonia, from one Romanesque hermitage to the next, until night falls: that is La Romànica Navàs. This self-guided endurance trek starts in Navàs, between the Bages and Berguedà regions, and offers 83 km of trails and tracks for those who want to experience the area in depth and at their own pace. General information: - Date: Saturday 2027-05-08. - Distance: 83 km with about 2,800 m of elevation gain. - Format: on foot, walking or running, self-guided. - Start and finish: Passeig Ramon Vall, Navàs. - Aid stations: 10. - It is organised by the La Romànica Navàs team, with special prices for CEN members. - The minimum age is 14, accompanied by an adult and with a signed authorisation for minors. - You must have read and accepted the rules before race day. Why it is special: - It is a journey through the Romanesque heritage of Central Catalonia, following the GR-176 past a string of hermitages. - The self-guided format gives you the freedom to treat the day as a great personal adventure. - Most of it is done in daylight, and the final section, probably at night, makes for a very special finish. - It has the spirit of the Catalan endurance walks, with a friendly, club-like atmosphere. Course: It covers 83 km through the forests of Central Catalonia, with about 2,800 m of elevation gain and 10 aid stations through the day. The official 2027 track is still to be published. The final part will probably be done at night, so navigation and a head torch matter. The La Romànica Navàs routes follow the GR-176, the Ruta de les Vint Ermites, past Romanesque hermitages, farmhouses, forest tracks and country lanes in Central Catalonia. Timetable: The race is on Saturday 2027-05-08. The 2027 start time is still to be confirmed; a morning start is expected to make the most of the daylight. The organiser will also publish checkpoint times and the time limit. There is no start corral by finishing time: everyone starts from Passeig Ramon Vall in Navàs. Registration and prices: - Christmas offer: €35 (until 2027-01-18). - CEN members: €40. - Federated athletes: €40. - Non-federated: €45. A technical t-shirt is included. Registration is on the official website, laromanicanavas.cat. Bib pickup: the organiser will announce the 2027 place and times, most likely in Navàs near the start. There is no expo, but the whole weekend has a great atmosphere in the village, with several events on foot and by bike. Services: - 10 aid stations on the course. - Technical t-shirt. - Waymarked GR route and a track to follow by GPS. - The 2027 rules will detail the other services. Getting there and accommodation: Navàs lies in the heart of Central Catalonia, between Manresa and Berga, with good access via the C-16 road. Race weekend is a great excuse to stay in the area, explore its Romanesque heritage and enjoy the local food before or after the effort. Tips: - Load the track on your watch or phone, as this is a self-guided event. - Pack a head torch, a light warm layer and a spare battery for the final section. - Pace yourself: with 83 km ahead, starting easy is the key. - Use the aid stations to eat regularly. Bib exchange: the organiser has not yet published the 2027 conditions on name changes, bib changes or refunds, so do not assume a place can be transferred. No official waiting lists have been announced either. Alternatives to get a bib: register early, taking advantage of the Christmas offer until 2027-01-18, and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. If the organiser allows name changes, a bib exchange on Bibready will be possible within the official deadlines. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-05-08. - How long is it? 83 km with about 2,800 m of elevation gain. - Do I have to run? No, you can walk or run. - Is it marked? It is self-guided, following the GR-176 and the track. - How much does it cost? From €35 with the Christmas offer.