Ultra Running Hub Santander, Spain · Saturday, September 5, 2026
Ciudad de Santander
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 172 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50km | 16 | Hector Moro Diez · 03:16:41 | Eva Pareja Garcia · 03:44:47 |
| 2023 | 50km | 23 | Javier Martinez Fernandez · 02:56:49 | Eva Pareja Garcia · 03:53:45 |
| 2022 | 50km | 55 | Carlos Gazapo Bravo · 03:00:07 | Itziar Mendez Lopez · 03:52:43 |
| 2021 | 50km | 94 | Alberto Puyuelo Pardo · 02:51:54 | Maria Mercedes Pila Viracocha · 03:33:33 |
| 2019 | 50km | 19 | Asier Cuevas Ettcheto · 03:03:52 | Terezia György · 03:51:05 |
| 2018 | 50km | 19 | Jose Manuel (Chema) Martinez Fernandez · 03:08:40 | Alicia Perez Felez · 03:20:28 |
The field shrank 30% between 2023 (23) and 2024 (16). 38% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 24 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Ciudad de Santander is a 50k road race held in Santander, Spain, in September. The race takes place on a flat, 1250m loop, alternating between an athletics track and football fields on asphalt and tartan surfaces.
With a time limit of 24 hours, the cutoff pace of 28.8 minutes per kilometer is tighter than 1% of 50k races. The race has seen 6 editions since 2018, with 16 finishers in 2024. The field size is smaller than 26% of 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.