About This Race
The Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB 21K offers a challenging mountain race through the Pyrenean principality of Andorra, part of the UTMB World Series. This 24.9-kilometer course introduces runners to the technical demands of alpine trail running while remaining more accessible than the event's ultra distances. Set in Andorra's dramatic high-altitude terrain, the race traverses steep valleys and exposed ridgelines characteristic of this microstate nestled between France and Spain. As the shortest distance in the Trail 100 Andorra lineup, the 21K attracts both experienced mountain runners seeking a fast, intense effort and those building toward longer UTMB World Series goals. The course demands solid technical skills on varied terrain, from rocky paths to open mountain trails. June timing means runners encounter late spring or early summer conditions in the Pyrenees, with the potential for rapidly changing mountain weather at altitude.
The 24.9K route showcases Andorra's steep Pyrenean geography, though specific elevation gain data is not currently available. Runners navigate mixed terrain including technical singletrack, wider mountain paths, and exposed sections above treeline. The course follows the principality's characteristic topography of sharp elevation changes and sustained climbs.
Location
Practical Info
June conditions in the Pyrenees range from warm valley temperatures to cool, potentially unsettled weather at altitude, with possibility of afternoon storms.
Andorra la Vella, the capital, offers hotels and lodging within easy reach of race venues, with additional options in surrounding mountain parishes.