The Zegama-Aizkorri will once again turn the heart of the Basque Country into a trail sanctuary next May 17, 2026. What many consider the most emblematic mountain marathon on the planet will celebrate its 25th edition between the fervor of thousands of fans and a unique atmosphere, where every meter of trail is experienced as a popular festival. The organization has already confirmed the key registration dates and bib drawkicking off a very special year in the history of the race.
He pre-registration period for the Zegama-Aizkorri 2026 the January 12 at 12:00 p.m. through the platform Kronoak.comand will remain active until January 23. Like every year, the process will allow thousands of runners from all over the world to opt for one of the 225 coveted places available by lottery. From there, the organization will distribute the numbers according to three ways: the general quota, the local runners and the athletes with a direct number for having completed all previous editions or credited outstanding times.
He official draw of bibs for all events (marathon, vertical kilometer and junior trail) will take place on February 20a moment awaited with as much emotion as the race itself. That day the names of those who will once again experience the roar of Sancti-Spirituone of the most iconic and exciting points of the route, where the crowd creates an atmosphere that has made this test legendary.
The sports program will be completed with two previous events: the 12º Zegama-Aizkorri Vertical Kilometerwhich will be disputed May 15and the 15th Zegama-Aizkorri Junior Trailfor runners between 16 and 18 years old, which will be held on the same day as the marathon, May 17.
What began a quarter of a century ago as a mountain marathon in the heart of the Basque Country has become a cult event on the international trail calendar. The test is part of the Golden Trail World Seriesthe most prestigious circuit on the planet, and year after year it brings together the best specialists in the world on a route as demanding as it is magical.
Key dates Zegama-Aizkorri 2026
- January 12: pre-registration opening (marathon)
- January 26: opening of pre-registrations (KV and Junior Trail)
- February 20: bib draw
- May 15: Vertical Kilometer
- May 17: Marathon and Junior Trail
In 2025, The winners were the San Sebastian native Sara Alonso, who had a memorable performance with 4h27:25, and the Moroccan Elhousine Elazzaouiwhich stopped the clock in 3h43:28. Both showed that the combination of talent, strategy and connection with the public can literally move mountains. In 2026, the new contenders for the myth will take up the baton, in an edition that promises records of excitement and participation.
The countdown to Zegama 2026 has already begun. And although only a few will have the fortune to run it, thousands will live it again, on the edge of mud, sweat and emotion. Because as they repeat in the town every year, “Zegama is Zegama”.