La granadella Trail 2026 was held this weekend in Xàbia, marked by strong winds and a declared weather alert, a scenario that forced the organizers to readjust schedules and concentrate the three main events into one day.
Despite the circumstances, the meeting went ahead thanks to work coordinated by Llebeig Sports Club, the services of safety and emergencies and the device of volunteer peopleThe organizers emphasized this point, also expressing their gratitude for the effort and respect shown by the runners during the race.
Nearly a thousand runners in the 2026 edition
The three major races brought together more than 800 athletes, to which was added the large group of Xàbia schoolchildren who participated in the trail mini held on Saturday in the vicinity of Pinosol Park.
The main change affected the Sprint Trail, initially scheduled for Saturday morning and finally postponed due to the gale to ensure the safety of athletes and personnel involved.
21K, the main event: Adrián Ivars and Rosa Lara win decisively
The star event, the half marathon of 21 kilometers y 1.100 meters of positive height difference, crowned as absolute victors Adrian Ivars (1: 46: 17) and Lara Rose (1:55:24), who also recorded the fourth fastest time of the entire race. They shared the podium with Ivars. Daniel Planells (1: 52: 51) and Victor Saladin (1:52:58), while in the female category they accompanied Lara Natalia Bermudez (2: 06: 53) and Reyes Moreno (2: 10: 02).
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Women's podium 21k Granadella Trail 2026
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Men's podium 21k Granadella Trail 2026
Sprint Trail 14K: Víctor Valldecabres and Mar Pastor dominate the massive race
El Sprint Trail, with 14 kilometers y 650 elevation metersIt was the most crowded. The winners were Victor Valldecabres (1: 10: 48) and Mar Pastor (1:29:11). The men's podium was completed by Marcos Bisquert (1: 14: 51) and Toni Soler (1:17:41). In the women's race, second and third place went to Ana Tauste (1: 33: 19) and Jennifer Wood (1:33:21), in a very close finish.
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Women's podium 14k Granadella Trail 2026
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Men's podium 14k Granadella Trail 2026
Short Trail 5K: Cardona and Broch take the victory
La Short Trail, with 5 kilometers y 250 meters of positive height differenceThe victors were Ignacio (Nasio) Cardona y Clara BrochThe men's podium also included Bruno Broch y Joan AgullóIn the women's category, the winner was accompanied by Laurence Rastell e Isabel roig.
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Podium 5k men's Granadella Trail 2026
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Women's podium 5k Granadella Trail 2026
The organization wanted to close the edition with a message of thanks to all the participants for the effort, the respect on the journey and the good atmosphereHe emphasized that, despite the adverse weather, the event was able to proceed normally and safely.
