Catalan Ultra Trail Passes Through Maureillas-las-Illas

Nearly 900 runners participated in the 170km event, which included a warm welcome from locals and volunteers.

Runner's feet in trail running shoes crossing a muddy path in the Pyrenees mountains, with blurred green foliage and rocks in the background, soft natural light.
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Runner's feet in trail running shoes crossing a muddy path in the Pyrenees mountains, with blurred green foliage and rocks in the background, soft natural light.

Nearly 900 runners participated in the Catalan Ultra Trail, a 170 km event with 9,800m of positive elevation gain, which passed through the heights of Maureillas-las-Illas this Saturday, October 3rd, offering a warm welcome to participants.

The Catalan Ultra Trail, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the mountains over a 170 km course with 9,800m of positive elevation gain, brought together nearly 900 runners. The stage of the course through the heights of Maureillas-las-Illas on Saturday, October 3rd, allowed participants to discover the territory and benefit from a warm welcome at the aid station.
Beyond the sporting performances, a significant local mobilization marked the event. A team of volunteers helped animate the area in front of the annex-mairie of Las Illas throughout the day, despite the rain that arrived in the late afternoon.
The organization of this event aims to promote the Vallespir region. Special thanks were extended to the inhabitants of Las Illas, including municipal councilor Julien Osvald, who actively participated in organizing the stage, thus contributing to its smooth running and success.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Maureillas-las-Illas (06/10/2026)