Trail dels Fars Nocturna 2026

Headlamps are required for the Trail dels Fars Nocturna, a night trail race in Port Mahon on Minorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. It typically takes place in mid-September, offering two distances: a 13 km race designated as the 10K format and a 23 km race designated as the 20k format. This is trail running, not road racing; the darkness, island location, and off-road terrain contribute significantly. The course follows wild paths and natural terrain, including coastline, open island landscapes, and some mountain sections. The climbs necessitate careful pacing, particularly as runners navigate by headlamp beam instead of daylight visibility. Minorca’s designation as a UNESCO biosphere reserve provides a strong natural setting for the race. Recent participants have numbered over one hundred in one format and over two hundred in the other.