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The best running trails in Madrid

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Running in Madrid is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Madrid—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

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1. Laguna Grande, Laguna de los Pájaros y Pico de Peñalara — circular desde Puerto de Cotos

13.2km

02:17

590m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Parque del Oeste – Lake of Casa de Campo loop from Recoletos

38.0km

04:02

390m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. La Barranca-La Maliciosa - trail run in the Guadarrama National Park (PR-M 26)

11.1km

02:06

840m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Cerro de San Pedro from Alto del Mojón

4.39km

00:47

350m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Bonus route: Maratón Alpino Madrileño

46.0km

07:58

2,340m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Mirador de Las Canchas por Camino Ortiz – running circular through the Parque Nacional de Guadarrama

9.22km

01:16

390m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7. Parque de Polvoranca y la Laguna de María Pascuala – running circular

6.02km

00:40

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Ecce-Homo – trail run circular in Los Cerros Natural Park, Alcalá de Henares

12.7km

01:35

290m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Parque del Retiro - running circular from Atocha to the Puerta de Alcala

4.58km

00:29

40m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Yelmo de la Pedriza y el Tolmo — circular desde Canto Cochino

9.35km

02:13

580m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails in Madrid

1. Laguna Grande, Laguna de los Pájaros y Pico de Peñalara — circular desde Puerto de Cotos

2. Parque del Oeste – Lake of Casa de Campo loop from Recoletos

3. La Barranca-La Maliciosa - trail run in the Guadarrama National Park (PR-M 26)

4. Cerro de San Pedro from Alto del Mojón

5. Bonus route: Maratón Alpino Madrileño

6. Mirador de Las Canchas por Camino Ortiz – running circular through the Parque Nacional de Guadarrama

7. Parque de Polvoranca y la Laguna de María Pascuala – running circular

8. Ecce-Homo – trail run circular in Los Cerros Natural Park, Alcalá de Henares

9. Parque del Retiro - running circular from Atocha to the Puerta de Alcala

10. Yelmo de la Pedriza y el Tolmo — circular desde Canto Cochino

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