Trail running course near Balearic Islands, ES
Mallorca by UTMB

Mallorca by UTMB 100M

100M·518m gain·Spain
ultra100 milemountainforesttrailcoastalqualifier

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Distance100M
Gain518m
DateDate TBA
Difficulty4/5

About This Race

Covering 100M of trail, Balearic Islands.

The 100M route covers approximately 160 kilometers through the Serra de Tramuntana, linking the range's most significant peaks and valleys. Runners encounter varied technical demands—from exposed rocky sections requiring careful foot placement to shaded forest trails and occasional paved segments through mountain villages. The course design balances the island's most distinctive terrain features while maintaining the progression necessary for a 100-mile distance.

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.

The course gains 518m over 161km, with the steepest section between km 210–km 211.

Location

Practical Info

Nearest Airport

PMI - Palma de Mallorca Airport

Best For

experienced trail runnersmountain runnersUTMB qualifiers

Notable Features

The Serra de Tramuntana offers a concentrated mountain experience rare for an island setting. This UNESCO-protected range rises directly from the Mediterranean, creating dramatic coastal mountain vistas throughout the course. The limestone geology produces distinctive trail character—sharp rock, sculpted ridgelines, and the ever-present stone walls that have shaped Mallorcan agriculture for centuries. As a UTMB World Series event, the race provides direct qualification pathways and attracts competitive international fields alongside runners drawn to the Mediterranean location.

Other Distances at This Event

20K

The route departs Sóller and climbs into the Tramuntana range through terraced agricultural land that has been cultivated for centuries. Runners gain elevation on a mix of cobbled mule paths and forest trails, passing through shaded pine and holm oak sections before emerging onto more exposed terrain. The descent back to Sóller requires technical attention on rocky sections and stone steps worn smooth by generations of use.

50K

The route winds through the Serra de Tramuntana, transitioning between Mediterranean forest, exposed ridge sections, and traditional agricultural landscapes. Limestone surfaces dominate, with technical rocky passages interspersed with smoother trail segments. The course showcases the range's characteristic features: tight switchbacks on ascents, views of both mountain and sea, and passages through villages where stone architecture dates back centuries.

100K

The 100K route navigates the central Serra de Tramuntana, utilizing a network of traditional trails, cobbled pathways, and technical mountain terrain. Runners move through terrain ranging from smooth fire roads to rocky, technical singletrack requiring careful foot placement. The course includes passages through stone-built villages where narrow streets and ancient staircases form part of the route, alongside exposed ridge sections with significant Mediterranean views.