Trail Lloret de Mar 2025: date, route and key details of the race

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Lloret de Mar will light up its trails again in a night event that blends sea, elevation gain and summer atmosphere with a format that trail runners will find very familiar. The race is contested over two official distances, 14 kilometers and 7 kilometers, on a route that follows the Camí de Ronda, passes through Cala Banys and finishes beside the beach, in a finale that is as photogenic as it is demanding.

The 2025 edition keeps the identity of a coastal race that has made this event a benchmark on the Girona calendar. The start and finish are in the town center, but the course soon opens onto a landscape of pine trees, rock and short climbs that punish the legs without requiring great altitude. It is a short race, yes, but with enough character to demand pace, focus and a certain skill for running at night.

A night trail with a Mediterranean stamp

The main appeal of the Night Trail de Lloret lies in the combination of terrain and format. It is neither a high-mountain race nor an endless climb; it is a coastal experience, with the sea on one side and fast trails on the other, which changes completely when the light fades. By day, Lloret’s coastline already stands out for its contrast between beach and cliff; at night, the landscape is reduced to flashes, headlamps and the sound of footsteps on hard-packed ground.

That change in atmosphere explains much of its appeal. Runners move with a very particular sense of speed, almost as if crossing a narrow corridor between the dark outline of the pines and the silvery line of the Mediterranean. The race also has a strongly popular feel, with an atmosphere that tends to attract both those looking to compete and those who prefer a shorter, more accessible trail run.

The 2025 edition continues to build on that idea: a light mountain race, technical in some sections but not extreme, designed so that different paces can coexist. The long distance adds more physical load and a finer reading of effort, while the short one allows runners to enjoy the surroundings without the elevation gain becoming a wall. In both cases, night acts as a filter that compacts the experience and makes it more intense.

What the course makes clear

The route passes along the Camí de Ronda and through the area of Cala Banys, two names that are enough to understand where the race unfolds. These are areas closely linked to the coastal landscape of the Costa Brava, with trails that alternate runnable sections and others that are more treacherous, where a loose stone or a change in gradient forces runners to look up from the ground. In a night race, that detail is worth gold.

The finish is set beside the beach, at the Roca d’en Maig, a finale that concentrates the event’s character: sea, rock and finish line in the same frame. The runner arrives with a high pulse and the feeling of having crossed a small natural theater. There are no big passes or long ridges, but there is a succession of turns and surface changes that mean the race cannot be won with fast legs alone.

The organizers set two official routes, of 14 kilometers and 7 kilometers, with different elevation gains and profiles that significantly change the type of effort required. The long distance demands more consistency and tolerance for repeated climbs and descents; the short one, by contrast, invites runners to maintain a lively pace from the start. In both cases, the setting is similar: sea below, forest above and a night route that turns every meter into a different scene.

Times, start and logistics for an event designed for night running

The start is set at Avenida Alegries, 3, in front of the Tourist Office, with staggered start times for each distance. The 14-kilometer race begins at 9:25 p.m. and the 7-kilometer race at 9:45 p.m. That short gap between starts helps organize the flow of runners and ensures that night already has real weight in the race, without the full daylight of late afternoon.

The choice of schedule is no accident. At that time in June, there is still a bit of daylight left, but not enough to read the terrain comfortably once the trail narrows or footing changes appear. The headlamp stops being a secondary accessory and becomes the tool that defines safety and confidence. In trail running, that changes the way you run: the stride shortens, more control is sought, and the body learns to negotiate with the shadows.

The finish on the beach also adds a very visual transition between effort and rest. The finale is not hidden on a track or in an anonymous open space; it happens in a recognizable spot, where runners see the sea and immediately understand the full geometry of the course. That is one of the event’s strongest hallmarks and also one of the reasons Lloret works so well on the calendar.

Registration, entries and prices worth keeping in mind

Participation is limited to 800 entrants and the organizers close access when that cap is reached or when the set deadline expires. That limit not only streamlines logistics; it also defines the type of experience. The race operates on a contained scale, without overwhelming crowds, which helps the course retain a certain flow and keeps the surroundings from losing prominence to the number of runners.

The regulations set a price of 16 euros for the 14-kilometer distance and 12 euros for the 7-kilometer one, plus a 2-euro rental chip if you do not have your own. The T-shirt costs 5 euros and the medal 3 euros, both as optional extras. These are relatively modest figures for a night race of this profile, although the final amount depends on whether the runner adds those extras or not.

Registration is personal and non-transferable, and the race only offers refunds if cancellation is due to the organizers or causes attributable to them. That framework is common in sporting events, but it is worth reading carefully because it sets the real margin for last-minute changes in advance. In races like this, where the field is limited, every bib matters and there is usually not much flexibility once the process is closed.

Sporting rules, safety and a very specific set of regulations

The maximum time to complete the race is 2 hours and 30 minutes for the long distance and 2 hours for the short one. That makes it clear that this is not merely a survival challenge, but a route that encourages decisive running. The cutoff is generous enough for those who manage the climbs and technical terrain well, but tight for anyone who gets too distracted on the easier sections.

The organizers provide two aid stations for the 14-kilometer race and one for the 7-kilometer race, plus a finish point with drinks and solid food. In a night race of this duration, that distribution makes sense: there is no need for ultra-distance infrastructure, but there does need to be clean logistics to avoid hydration mistakes or premature energy crashes. Night, with its apparent coolness, can be more misleading than it seems.

It is also established that the course will be marked with course tape and that changes may occur due to force majeure. Wearing the bib is mandatory, the chip must be placed correctly and throwing litter along the route is prohibited. None of that is incidental. In races like this, where the natural setting is an essential part of the experience, the regulations act as a boundary between enjoyment and irresponsibility.

Minimum age, prizes and a very broad audience

Participation is open to runners from all over the world, but with different minimum ages depending on the distance: 14 years old for the short race and 16 years old for the long one. Minors under 18 must have online parental authorization when completing registration. These are standard trail-running conditions, although here they make even more sense because of the night format and the combination of trail, elevation gain and darkness.

Prizes go to the top three men and top three women in each distance, maintaining a classic and easy-to-follow format. There are no unnecessary flourishes or an endless category system. The race opts for a simple sporting hierarchy, centered on pure performance and a clear classification.

That approach helps explain the event’s profile. Lloret is not trying to pass itself off as a major alpine marathon or a closed elite competition. Its strength lies elsewhere: in being a race with broad reach, room for different levels, but serious enough for the rules to have teeth. The result is a blend of closeness and rigor that suits the popular trail runner very well.

Why this event stands out on the Costa Brava

The setting of Lloret de Mar offers a very recognizable type of trail: coastal paths, Mediterranean vegetation, fast sections and views that, at night, are more sensed than seen. The Catalan coast has many races with character, but few combine urban access, passage through coastal areas and a finish by the sand so naturally. The effect is immediate and leaves an image that is easy to remember.

In addition, the race benefits from a June date that usually provides good running conditions, at least compared with the hotter months of summer. Even so, heat and humidity can still bite, especially in starts close to nightfall and with sustained effort. That mix forces runners to judge their pace well from the start, because in trail running the bill always comes due when you let your guard down.

The race’s appeal is not limited to its beauty. It also matters that Lloret has built a stable relationship with trail running and with sporting events of many kinds. That continuity feeds knowledge of the course, local anticipation and the appeal for runners from outside Girona. In an overcrowded calendar, that combination of identity and accessibility makes a difference.

An event that mixes sports tourism and real competition

Lloret de Mar knows how to play with its image as a coastal destination without emptying the race of sporting substance. The event does not just show a postcard; it forces you to run on it. That nuance matters, because it turns the landscape into a tangible challenge. The beach is not just the background; it is the finish. The trails are not decoration; they are the battleground.

That is why the event attracts different kinds of participants. Some are looking for a competitive bib, while others prioritize experiencing a night race by the sea. There are also runners who find here a good stepping stone between road running and harder trail running. The short distance works as an entry point, and the long one allows for hard effort without entering extreme mountain terrain.

The 2025 edition fits into that logic: a race with enough structure to be serious and enough lightness not to intimidate. In trail running, that combination is less common than it may seem. Many races lean toward either the technical or the mass-participation side; Lloret maintains a balance that makes it easy to understand and hard to forget.

A night that leaves its mark on the trail calendar

The Night Trail de Lloret de Mar does not rely on altitude or extreme difficulty to make an impression. Its value lies in the sum of details: the time, the coastline, the passage through familiar trails and the finish on the beach. All of this creates a compact, visual and sporting experience, with a very clear reading for anyone arriving in search of something more than a short race.

The combination of 14 kilometers and 7 kilometers allows the event to maintain a broad participation range without losing its identity. The rules set precise limits, the course takes advantage of one of the most recognizable spots on the Costa Brava and the night atmosphere adds an almost cinematic element. Taken together, the result is one of those events that does not need to be exaggerated to be attractive.

In the end, what remains is the image that explains everything else: a runner heading into the darkness with the Mediterranean close by, the beam of the headlamp cutting through the night and the finish waiting on the sand. Nothing more is needed to understand why Lloret de Mar continues to hold its own place on the trail map.