Barruera, in Alta Ribagorça, will host two mountain running events on the final weekend of May, the Catalan Vertical Race Championship and the second stage of the Catalan Cup.
The championship race will bring elite athletes from across Catalonia to compete in the vertical format, a discipline that combines a steep climb with a short distance and tests endurance and climbing strength.
Local businesses in Barruera and the wider Alta Ribagorça area are expected to benefit from the weekend, with hotels, restaurants and shops likely to see more visitors during the events.
Organisers are already working on route marking, safety measures and logistics for runners and spectators. The terrain in Alta Ribagorça is well suited to vertical races because of its steep slopes and mountain setting.
The Catalan Vertical Race Championship is an important event in the regional mountain running calendar, while the Catalan Cup stage will add points to the wider series. For more local coverage, see our news page.
If you want to follow official race updates, check the Catalan athletics federation and the local event organisers when details are published.