{"id":18293,"date":"2026-04-16T10:59:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/?p=18293"},"modified":"2026-04-17T08:50:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:50:05","slug":"5-trail-running-races-to-discover-in-may-lesser-known-races-across-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/fr\/5-trail-running-races-to-discover-in-may-lesser-known-races-across-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"5 trail running races to discover in May: lesser-known races across Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18293\" class=\"elementor elementor-18293\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0134ae5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0134ae5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecf20ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ecf20ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1331\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2025-UTTN@xavierwaerzeggers-087.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18295 not-transparent\" alt=\"trail running races in May\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2025-UTTN@xavierwaerzeggers-087.jpg 1331w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2025-UTTN@xavierwaerzeggers-087-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2025-UTTN@xavierwaerzeggers-087-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2025-UTTN@xavierwaerzeggers-087-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1331px) 100vw, 1331px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"9b7357\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9b7357\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8474a62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8474a62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/xavierwaerzeggers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">credit @UTTN \u2013 Xavier Waerzeggers<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-323388c elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"323388c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 trail running races to discover in May: lesser-known races across Europe<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4329d3c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"4329d3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-2adc81a elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>avril 16, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da422ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da422ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"301\">Looking for your next trail running adventure this spring? While the biggest races sell out months in advance, Europe still offers a selection of lesser-known trail running races that deliver equally powerful experiences.<\/p><p data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"456\">From remote mountain regions to volcanic islands, these races combine technical terrain, authentic atmospheres, and unique landscapes without the crowds.<\/p><p data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"519\">Here are five trail races in May that deserve your attention.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ddb33f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ddb33f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transylvania 100 \u2014 Romania<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4238004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4238004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"677\">Set in the Carpathian Mountains, <a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/races\/transylvania-100\/\">Transylvania 100<\/a> is one of the most distinctive trail running races in Eastern Europe.<\/p><p data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"909\">The course features steep climbs, technical sections, and forested trails, all set within a landscape shaped by history and legend. One of the highlights is the proximity to Bran Castle, adding a unique cultural layer to the race.<\/p><p data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1018\">Runners should expect challenging elevation gain, variable weather conditions, and long, isolated sections.<\/p><p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1049\"><strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1049\">Why run Transylvania 100:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1148\"><li data-section-id=\"16pm57r\" data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1080\">Technical mountain terrain<\/li><li data-section-id=\"15zu0lc\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1104\">High elevation gain<\/li><li data-section-id=\"cloafk\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1148\">Unique cultural setting in Transylvania<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1733f25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1733f25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ultra Trail Tour de Nancy (UTTN) \u2014 France<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-120675b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"120675b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1389\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/races\/ultra-trail-tour-de-nancy-uttn\/\">The Ultra Trail Tour de Nancy (UTTN)<\/a> is a well-organized event located in eastern France, offering a balanced mix of accessibility and challenge.<\/p><p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1574\">The course runs through forests, rolling hills, and well-maintained trails. While it is less technical than high mountain races, it still requires solid endurance and pacing strategy.<\/p><p data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1743\">The race stands out for its efficient organization and strong local atmosphere, making it suitable for both experienced runners and those moving into longer distances.<\/p><p data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1762\"><strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1762\">Why run UTTN:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1879\"><li data-section-id=\"11b2sc7\" data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1801\">Accessible yet challenging terrain<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jpi0n1\" data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1831\">High-quality organization<\/li><li data-section-id=\"whpmm3\" data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1879\">Ideal progression race for longer distances<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfb8c6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfb8c6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">100% Mojanchi Trail \u2014 Italy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef6a763 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef6a763\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2057\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/races\/mojanchi-trail\/\">The 100% Mojanchi Trail<\/a> takes place in the Varese region in northern Italy and remains one of the most underrated trail races in the area.<\/p><p data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2258\">Starting from Mesenzana, the race connects Valtravaglia and Valcuvia through historic paths. The 34 km course is particularly demanding, featuring steep climbs, fast descents, and technical sections.<\/p><p data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2406\">Runners will pass military trenches, mountain ridgelines, and cultural landmarks, creating a race experience that blends history with performance.<\/p><p data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2435\"><strong data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2435\">Why run Mojanchi Trail:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2554\"><li data-section-id=\"q4r6mi\" data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2468\">Technical and varied terrain<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1eziehj\" data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2497\">Strong elevation profile<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1bqlolm\" data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2554\">Historic and cultural elements throughout the course<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a21494 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a21494\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ultra Trail Graderas \u2013 Valle de Vio \u2014 Spain<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26d6411 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26d6411\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2743\">Located in the Aragonese Pyrenees, <a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/races\/ultra-trail-graderas-valle-de-vio\/\">the Ultra Trail Graderas \u2013 Valle de Vio<\/a> is one of the most authentic trail running races in Spain.<\/p><p data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2958\">The course follows ancient paths connecting villages such as Buerba, Vio, Ner\u00edn, and Fanlo. It is a demanding race with steep climbs, technical descents, and remote sections that require strong mountain awareness.<\/p><p data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3058\">This race focuses on preserving traditional routes while offering a pure trail running experience.<\/p><p data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3093\"><strong data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3093\">Why run Ultra Trail Graderas:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3212\"><li data-section-id=\"10rt4ra\" data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3124\">Technical Pyrenean terrain<\/li><li data-section-id=\"28ei6d\" data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3161\">Remote and uncrowded environment<\/li><li data-section-id=\"xaf28u\" data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3212\">Strong connection to local culture and history<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-770e1c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"770e1c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Santa Maria Trail Run \u2014 Portugal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fc9b29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fc9b29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3369\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/races\/santa-maria-trail-run\/\">The Santa Maria Trail Run<\/a> takes place in the Azores and offers a completely different trail running environment.<\/p><p data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3558\">The course combines ocean views, volcanic terrain, and green landscapes. Runners will encounter varied terrain, including exposed sections and technical paths that require careful pacing.<\/p><p data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3650\">This race is particularly attractive for those looking to combine competition with travel.<\/p><p data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3686\"><strong data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3686\">Why run Santa Maria Trail Run:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3809\"><li data-section-id=\"1gp5r4u\" data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3726\">Unique island setting in the Azores<\/li><li data-section-id=\"7pd9c\" data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3759\">Volcanic and coastal terrain<\/li><li data-section-id=\"19o4bor\" data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3809\">Strong experiential component beyond the race<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9afcaa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9afcaa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why these trail running races deserve attention<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec6e074 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec6e074\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3963\">Although these races are less known than major international events, they offer key advantages:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4189\"><li data-section-id=\"up70lg\" data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4032\">Authentic trail running experiences with less commercialization<\/li><li data-section-id=\"cfazsv\" data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4078\">Lower runner density and better race flow<\/li><li data-section-id=\"13j1a6a\" data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4137\">Diverse European landscapes, from mountains to islands<\/li><li data-section-id=\"11kuft7\" data-start=\"4138\" data-end=\"4189\">Strong local identity and community involvement<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4282\">Choosing one of these races allows runners to focus on the experience, not just the result.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb2396a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb2396a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trail running tips before choosing your next race<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf66004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf66004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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