Vall d'Arbúcies Mountain Race 2027

A long mountain morning on the wildest side of the Montseny: the Vall d'Arbúcies Mountain Race, over its 28 km distance, crosses forests, streams and restored trails around Arbúcies. It is a race with a village soul, organised by local clubs who draw a new course every year to reveal the valley's most hidden corners. General information: - Expected date: Sunday 2027-05-09, within the weekend of 8 and 9 May. In the previous edition the race was on the Sunday; the organiser will confirm the exact 2027 day. - Edition: it would be the 5th edition of the mountain race, which joined the historic Marxa de la Primavera walk, with around 45 years of tradition. - Location: Arbúcies, on the wildest side of the Montseny. - Distance: 28 km with 1,550 m of elevation gain. - Start: 07:45 in the previous edition, from Carrer Camprodon in Arbúcies. - Minimum age: 18. - Organisers: Matavalons d'Arbúcies and Gratanúvols del Montseny, with Arbúcies Town Council. Why it is special: - The course changes every edition: the organisers aim to preserve paths and recover old Montseny trails. - It runs through lush forests, streams and farmhouse paths in one of Catalonia's most beautiful natural parks. - The weekend combines the race with the Marxa de la Primavera, a hiking festival in Arbúcies. - It is a serious challenge of almost 1,600 m of climbing, for runners with mountain experience. Course: 28 km with 1,550 m of elevation gain on Montseny trails and tracks, starting and finishing in the centre of Arbúcies. As the courses change every year, the 2027 route will be published on the official website. Timetable: in the previous edition this distance started at 07:45. Starts are staggered by distance, and 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 the official website. In the previous edition it opened on 1 January, with tiered prices of €18 to 27 depending on the date. The official t-shirt is bought separately, with its own deadline. 2027 prices are still to be published. Bib pickup: in the previous edition it took place on race day in Arbúcies, from 07:00 until half an hour before each start. There is no expo, but the village enjoys a lively mountain atmosphere all weekend. Services: the organiser will detail the 2027 aid stations, gear and services in the rules. Getting there and what to see: Arbúcies is in the Selva district, in the province of Girona, about an hour from both Barcelona and Girona. Race weekend is a good chance to visit the Montseny Ethnological Museum, stroll around the old town and discover the local food. Tips: wear trail shoes with good grip, carry water and some food, and check the track as soon as it is published, as the course is new every year. Bib exchange: the organiser has not published rules 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 as soon as registration opens and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. If the organiser accepts name changes, a bib exchange on Bibready will be possible. FAQ: - When is it? Expected on 2027-05-09, within the weekend of 8 and 9 May. - How long is it? 28 km with 1,550 m of elevation gain. - What time is the start? 07:45 in the previous edition. - How much does it cost? In the previous edition, €18 to 27 depending on the date. - Is the course always the same? No, it changes every edition.