Ruta dels Molins Llucena 2027

Among the mountains of inland Castellón, almost 600 metres above sea level, Llucena wakes on a May Saturday to the sound of trail shoes on stone. The Ruta dels Molins Llucena, holding its 14th Gran Premio in 2027, takes runners along paths and forest tracks that recall the old water mills that brought the valley to life. It is a friendly village mountain race where the landscape and the local atmosphere take centre stage. General information: - Date: Saturday 2027-05-08. - Start: 08:30 in Llucena (Lucena del Cid). In the previous edition the start and finish were in Plaza España. - Distance: 17 km, almost entirely on trails and forest tracks. - Edition: 14th. - Participants: in the previous edition the limit was 500 runners. - Timing and registration: Crono Addiction. - In the previous edition the minimum age was 13, with authorisation for minors, and there were categories for ages 13 to 18, 19 to 39 and 40 and over. Why it is special: - It combines the character of a mountain race with the warmth of a village that turns out for the event. - The course follows the water and the mills that shaped Llucena's history, through ravines, terraces and pine forests. - It is an accessible distance for stepping up to trail running without giving up varied, technical terrain. - May is an ideal time in inland Castellón: mild temperatures, green hills and long days to stay for lunch in the village. Course: the organiser will publish the exact 2027 route, and there is a reference track on Wikiloc. In the previous edition the course was a loop starting and finishing in the village centre, run almost entirely on trails and forest paths. The official 2027 elevation gain has not been published yet. If you like to compare routes, it is worth studying the track to plan the climbs and descents. Timetable: the start is scheduled for 08:30. In the previous edition the time limit was 4 hours 30 minutes. The times for bib pickup and prize-giving will be confirmed later. As a mountain race with a mass start, there is no start corral by finishing time, but it is worth lining up according to your pace. Registration and prices: registration opens on 2027-01-18 on Crono Addiction. In the previous edition the price was €16, with a €2 surcharge for late entries. 2027 prices are still to be published. Bib pickup: the 2027 place and times will be announced before the race, usually in the start area. There is no expo, but the atmosphere in the square before and after the race is part of the experience. Services: in the previous edition there were aid stations, medical care and first-aid kits, showers, massage and a runner's bag. For 2027 an ambulance service is confirmed; the rules will detail the rest. Basic rules: in the previous edition runners had to follow the marked course, pass all checkpoints and wear the bib visibly. Tips: wear trail shoes with good grip, carry a light hydration system and some food for the middle kilometres. Take the chance to discover Llucena and its surroundings: the ravines, springs and mill paths invite you to stay for the weekend. Bib exchange: the organiser has not yet published the 2027 conditions on name changes, bib changes or refunds. Until then, do not assume a place can be transferred. No official waiting lists have been announced either. Alternatives to get a bib: register as soon as registration opens on 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 at 08:30. - How long is it? 17 km of mountain running. - When does registration open? On 2027-01-18. - Is there a time limit? In the previous edition it was 4 h 30 min. - Can I transfer my bib? The 2027 conditions are still to be published.