Marató de la Calderona

A trail marathon in Sierra Calderona

The Marató de la Calderona, known as MACA, is a 42-kilometer mountain race with 2,320 meters of elevation gain for trail runners. The start and finish are at Plaça La Font in Serra, where participant services are set up.

Route through Sierra Calderona

The race crosses Sierra Calderona Natural Park in the Valencian Community, an area with varied plant and animal life not far from the sea. The course passes through the municipalities of Serra, Segart, Beselga, and Estivella and climbs peaks including Alt del Pi (716 meters), Mola de Segart (565 meters), and Garbí (600 meters).

Race format and history

• Distance: 42 km, with 2,320 meters of elevation gain.
• Field limit: 300 runners, a distinctive feature of the race.
• Six editions have been held. Since 2016, the event has shared a venue with the Media Maratón de la Calderona, which covers nearby areas on a separate course under the natural park’s internal rules.

The organizers publish an agenda, registration details, race rules, and videos on the event website, and share updates on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Race inquiries

For sports-related questions, the organization lists deportivo@maratodelacalderona.com.