The XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear is organised by Club Penya Esportiva Son Marçal Menorca Atletisme, under the technical direction of the company Elitechip SL and with the consent of the Balearic Islands Athletics Federation, Consell Insular de Menorca and the 8 municipalities of the island of Menorca.
REGULATIONS
The XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear is an event that brings together two aspects, being both a tourism and sporting event. On the one hand, it is a «non-stop» competition and, on the other, it also has a recreational side, representing a personal challenge open to anyone whose sole objective is to take part and complete the race by running or walking.
It is an event consisting of 8 semi-self-sufficient races along the GR-223 trail, which will take place on 30 April, 1 and 2 May 2027.
The 8 races are: Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear CdC TMCDC 185 km, Trail Menorca Costa Nord TMCN 100 km, Trail Menorca Costa Sud TMCS 85 km, Petit Trail Costa Nord PTCN 58 km, Petit Trail Costa Sud PTCS 44 km, Short Trail STCN 27 km, and finally a starter race, the Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls Starter TMCdC STARTER 11 km, in addition to the Trail Menorca Cami de Cavalls relay race.
Article 2.1.
· TMCdC – Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear CdC – 185KM and D+ 3500 metres (Ciutadella – Ciutadella): this is the main race, the longest distance and the one that sets the main programme for the entire event. It covers the complete circuit of the island, with its 185 km of the GR-223.
The TMCdC will start on 30 April 2027 at 08:30h in Plaza des Pins in Ciutadella and will finish on 2 May at 01:00h, at the finish line located in Plaza des Born, also in Ciutadella. This race can be completed individually or in relay teams of 2 to 4 members.
IMPORTANT: the race will have 2 starts.
• The first will be at 08:30 for less experienced and slower-paced participants, who will have 40 hours to complete the course.
• The second will be at 15:30, with a total time limit of 33.5 hours.
The start time will determine which cut-off schedule each runner must follow. It is not possible to change the cut-off time during the race. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
Participants in the relay race must start at 15:30h.
· TMCN Trail Menorca Costa Nord – 100KM and D+ 2300 metres (Maó – Ciutadella): This race follows the complete Northern section of the GR-223 from the town of Maó to the finish line located in Plaza des Born, in Ciutadella. The start will be at 01:00h in the early hours of Saturday 1 May 2027, from the port of Maó, and the finish at Plaza des Born; the race will close on Sunday 2 May 2027 at 22:30h.
· TMCS Trail Menorca Costa Sud – 85KM and D+ 1200 metres (Es Castell – Ciutadella): This race follows the complete Southern section of the GR-223 from the town of Es Castell to the finish line located in Plaza des Born, in Ciutadella. It starts on Saturday 1 May 2027 at 06:30h in Es Castell and finishes on the 2nd at 00:00h in Ciutadella.
· PTCN Petit Trail Costa Nord – 58KM (Fornells – Ciutadella): This race corresponds approximately to ½ of the GR-223 on the Northern side. The start will be in the coastal town of Fornells, with the finish line located in Plaza des Born, in Ciutadella. The start will be on Saturday 1 May 2027 at 08:00h in the vicinity of the Torre de defensa de Fornells. The race will begin with the climb directly at Torre de Fornells, then continue along the seafront and finally connect with the Camí de Cavalls. The race must be completed within a maximum of 13.5 hours.
· PTCS Petit Trail Costa Sud – 44KM (Es Migjorn Gran – Ciutadella): This race corresponds approximately to 1/4 of the GR-223 on its Southern side. The start is located in the town of Es Migjorn Gran on Saturday 1 May 2027, with the finish line at Plaza des Born, in Ciutadella. There will be two starts, with 10.5 hours available to complete the course to Ciutadella:
08:00h. (maximum 300 participants)
09:00h. (maximum 300 participants)
· STCN Short Trail Costa Nord- 27KM (La Vall – Ciutadella): This race corresponds to a shorter distance on the Northern side, with a very accessible distance for beginners or runners who are more comfortable with shorter distances. It is a course with practically no difficulty, but with several kilometres in an area of exceptional beauty. The start will be on Saturday 1 May 2027 and will be located at the car park of Playa de Algaiarens (La Vall), with the finish line at Plaza des Born, in Ciutadella. There will be two starts and a maximum time of 6.5 hours to complete the course.
15:00h. (maximum 350 participants).
16:00h. (maximum 350 participants).
· TMCdC STARTER – 11KM (Binimel·la – Platges de Fornells): this distance will run along the Northern side of Menorca and is intended for runners who wish to enjoy the Camí de Cavalls experience, whether they are beginners or feel more comfortable with shorter distances. The start will be from Binimel·la on Friday 30 April 2027 at 17:00h and will finish at Playas de Fornells. There will be two starts and a maximum time of 3 hours.
17:00h. (maximum 200 participants)
18:00h. (maximum 200 participants)
Scheduled times
TMCdC Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear CdC – 185 KM (Ciutadella – Ciutadella)
Friday 30 April
• 1st start 08:30h (mandatory start for participants with a slower pace, with a maximum race time of 40 hours).
• 2nd start 15:30h (start for professional or highly trained participants, with an estimated cut-off time of -33:30 hours).
• 3rd start 15:30h (start for participants in the relay category).
TMCN Trail Menorca Costa Nord – 100KM (Maó – Ciutadella)
Saturday 1 May
• Start 01:00h (start from Parc Rochina in the port of Maó)
TMCS Trail Menorca Costa Sud – 85KM (Es Castell – Ciutadella)
Saturday 1 May
Joint start at 06:30h from the Camp de Fútbol de Es Castell
• Start for participants in Trail Menorca Costa Sud – 85km
• Start for participants in TMCdC Trail Menorca CdC – 185 KM in the relay category.
*See relay regulations
PTCN Short Trail Costa Norte – 58km (Fornells – Ciutadella)
Saturday 1 May
• Start 08:00h (Start from Calle Tramontana towards the Torre de vigilancia de Fornells)
PTCS Petit Trail Costa Sud – 44KM (Es Migjorn Gran – Ciutadella)
Saturday 1 May
• 1st start 08:00h (mandatory start for participants wishing to compete for the first 3 places in the final classification and expecting to complete the course in an estimated time of less than 6 hours at an approximate pace faster than 8’10 min/km)
• 2nd start 09:00h (start for runners expecting to complete the course in an estimated time of more than 6 hours at a pace of approximately 12 min/km)
STCN Short Trail Costa Nord – 27KM (La Vall – Ciutadella)
Saturday 1 May
• 1st start 15:00h (mandatory start for participants wishing to compete for the first 3 places in the final classification and expecting to complete the course in an estimated time of less than 3 hours at an approximate pace faster than 7’10 min/km)
• 2nd start 16:00h (start for runners expecting to complete the course in an estimated time of more than 3 hours at an average pace of approximately 12 min/km)
TMCdC STARTER Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls STARTER – 11KM (Binimel·la – Playas de Fornells)
Friday 30 April
• 1st start 17:00h (mandatory start for runners wishing to compete for the first 3 places in the final classification and expecting to complete the course in an estimated time of less than 1:30 hours at an approximate pace faster than 8 min/km)
• 2nd start 18:00h (start for runners expecting to complete the course in an estimated time of more than 1:30 hours at a pace of approximately 12 min/km)
Article 2.2. Transfers to the starts
Each race will have a runner transfer service to the start. The cost will be €8 and includes:
– Bus transfer from the Ciutadella Bus Station (Av. Josep Mascaró Pasarius), with a previous stop 30 minutes earlier at Cala’n Bosch (in front of Hotel Lago Resort), to the start of each of the 100km, 85km, 58km, 44km and 27km distances.
– For the 11 km distance, the bus service will run from the Playas de Fornells aid station (finish area for this distance) to the start area (Binimel-là).
It can be purchased at the time of registration or when collecting the race bibs.
For the STCN 27 km and TMCdC STARTER 11km races, the bus service to the start line will be mandatory. As the race takes place in a protected natural area and for obvious reasons, access by private vehicles will be restricted in the hours before the start.
Article 2.2.1 Special transfer to Cala Pilar
Due to the large number of people and the limited space available for parking at Cala Pilar beach, where the aid station is located, it has been decided to provide a bus transfer so that relay team runners who have to start from this aid station and the “SUPPORTERS” of the 185km and 100km runners who pass through it can access the aid station. Access by private vehicle will be prohibited in order to avoid overcrowding.
Article 2.3 Race bib collection
The race bibs, included in the runner’s bag, will be collected at the tent set up in Plaza des Born:
• Thursday 29 April 2027: from 16:00h to 21:00h, preferably for participants in the TMCdC 185 km, TMCN 100 km and 11km races.
• Friday 30 April 2027: From 10:00h to 13:00h and from 14:00h to 21:00h for all participants.
*From 13:00h on Friday 30 April 2027, the bibs for the 11km race can no longer be collected.
*From 14:00h to 15:00h exclusively for relay teams and 185km runners starting at 15:30h in Plaza des Pins.
If it is not possible to collect the race bib within the established times and provided there are justified reasons, two options are available:
- Send an accredited person to collect it on your behalf. This person must provide:
o Request by email to contacto@elitechip.net requesting collection by an authorised person (the deadline to request this option is 25 April 2027 at 23:59h)
o Digital copy of the original DNI of the runner who owns the race bib
o Proof of registration, which can only be downloaded by the participant who owns the race bib through the Elitechip APP or from the registration confirmation email.
o In the case of collecting race bibs for runners federated with the FEDERACIÓN DE ATLETISMO DE LAS ISLAS BALEARES or the Spanish federation, a photocopy or photo of the licence must be provided. If the corresponding licence is not presented, the competition insurance must be paid at a cost of €6.
RACE BIBS WILL NOT BE HANDED OUT IF THESE REQUIREMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN MET
- Exceptionally, if the reason for not collecting the race bib within the established times is due to arriving in Menorca by a flight or boat after the race bib collection time, an email must be sent explaining and justifying the reasons to contacto@elitechip.net. If the reasons are accepted, the race bib may be collected on the same day as the race before the start (the deadline to request this option is 25 April 2027 at 23:59h).
Registration for the race implies full acceptance of these regulations. These regulations must be strictly complied with by all participants in any of the eight races of the XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear.
The organisation reserves the right to modify, interpret and amend these regulations for the proper running of the race. This authority shall lie with the race director, the general coordinator and the federation judges, who shall issue the final decision in the event of any doubt or interpretation of the regulations.
To check whether you are reading the latest version, you must consult the revision section, where the date of the latest revision will be shown.
The XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear takes place for the most part along the Gran Recorrido GR-223 trail, an itinerary featuring more than 2,200 wooden markers used to mark the route. The organisation will reinforce all areas requiring additional signage with course-marking tape and specific signage created for the event. The main orientation elements will be the wooden markers; the use of tape will be occasional. The orientation factor also plays an important role within the competition itself.
As the event takes place within the Menorca Reserva de la Biosfera environment, any additional tape or marking will be carried out using reusable and environmentally compatible materials.
• The route guide for any of the eight distances can be found on the race’s official website (www.trailmenorca.es). Any changes or modifications to it will be published on the website, as well as on the Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear profiles on Facebook and Instagram. The route may be modified due to administrative permit requirements.
• The route will not be closed to traffic. Therefore, participants must exercise extreme caution and comply with the road traffic code in areas where the route is shared with motor vehicles.
• Throughout any of the 8 distances of the XV Trail Menorca Cami de Cavalls ConectaBalear, including the relay race, participants must follow the instructions of the organisation’s staff at all times. Failure to comply with this point will result in immediate disqualification.
• The race will be electronically controlled using the chip system provided by Elitechip. Participants will carry the tracking chip attached to the back of the race bib and, in the relay format, they will also have to carry a tracking chip placed around the ankle. If these systems are not used correctly, readings may be inaccurate. This system allows the online tracking of each runner’s split times at the checkpoints established by the organisation. In some distances, runners may also be required to carry a tracking tag attached to their backpack in order to provide real-time tracking of the runner. The organisation will establish checkpoints throughout the race to ensure that runners complete the route, as well as to record each participant’s passing time.
• The organisation will place “surprise” checkpoints along the Camí de Cavalls to prevent cheating, such as taking shortcuts, and to detect whether participants are carrying the mandatory equipment during the race. Failure to pass through these checkpoints will result in time penalties which, if cumulative and repeated, may lead to disqualification.
• Taking shortcuts on the route is prohibited and may result in disqualification or time penalties. Any complaint in this regard must be accompanied by a photograph or video in which the runner and the location where they are found can be identified. If the complaint is upheld, it may result in the runner’s disqualification.
Article 4.1. Operation of the TMCdC Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear CdC – 185km – Relay.
- Team members:
Each team will consist of 2, 3 or 4 members, who must complete the Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls 185km (TMCdC) route by taking turns.
- Sections:
The relay sections will be each chip checkpoint located at the aid stations along the route. Therefore, each section will correspond to the distance between aid stations equipped with timing systems (Binimel·la and Son Saura will not be points where runner changes can be made). The race will consist of 13 sections, which must be completed by the team members either consecutively or alternately. Under no circumstances may 2 members of the same team run the same section of the route.
- Example of sections:
Son Morell: 16km
El Pilar: 15km
(and so on until completing the 13 sections)
- Strategy:
Teams may individually choose their race strategy, with each team member being required to complete at least 3 sections. Each runner may freely choose whether to complete these sections consecutively or alternately with the other team members. There will be no prior list specifying the order of the sections; the order will be entirely free. The only requirement is to follow the established protocol when changing runners in order to record the data in the system.
For example:
A team of 4 athletes: each athlete will have to complete 3 sections, either consecutively or alternately, and one team member will have to complete a fourth relay section, so that the team completes all 13 sections.
A team consisting of 3 athletes: once the 3 team members have each completed their three mandatory sections, the remaining sections are free to be assigned to whichever member is in the best shape, with member one completing 3 sections, member two completing 3 sections and member three completing 3 sections.
- Mandatory break:
Once relay teams reach the Es Castell aid station (km 100), which marks the end of the northern section of the race, they will have a mandatory break until 6:30 hours. They must take part in the start of the TMCS Trail Menorca Costa Sur -85km, which takes place at the Es Castell aid station.
- Start:
The teams will start at 15:30h and will have a maximum of 33.5 hours. The cut-off times are the same as those for the individual athletes starting at 15:30, up to Es Castell.
- Chip control:
All team members must participate using their corresponding individually assigned chip. In addition, a second chip in the form of a Velcro strap will be assigned to the team. Thus, the runner completing the section will have to run with two chips: their own and the team chip.
- How is the relay carried out?
The runner finishing the section will pass over the chip-control mats with both chips. The runner must then enter the designated area to make the relay change and hand the chip assigned to the TEAM to the next relay runner. The next runner must pass through the chip control again to activate the start of their section.
If the same relay runner continues with the next section, they will only need to pass through the timing control once.
It should be remembered that each section start/finish will coincide with an authorised timing point and an aid station. No relay change will be permitted at any other point along the route. (In the event of an injury or abandonment by a relay runner during the race, duly justified, the remaining team members will be allowed to continue in the race, but they will participate outside the competition.)
Participation will be open to all persons who correctly complete both the registration and the payment corresponding to the distance they choose. In addition, each runner must accept the specific liability waiver document during the registration process.
Likewise, when completing the registration, the participant must be aware of, accept and comply with the following recommendations:
• Participants must respect the environment in which the race takes place and keep the surrounding area clean. Therefore, leaving any type of waste or rubbish outside the appropriate containers provided for this purpose is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for a penalty and disqualification. The judges may take this measure based on a report from any member of the organisation of the Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear.
• The minimum age for participation is 18 years old on the day of the race, and under no circumstances may minors participate.
*In the TMCdC STARTER race, the minimum age for participation is 16 years old on the day of the race, and under no circumstances may athletes who do not meet this requirement participate.
• The organisation recommends undergoing a medical examination prior to the competition and undertaking optimal physical preparation to compete in this ultra-endurance race. The organisation reserves the right to prohibit or cancel a registration, or to enforce the withdrawal of a participant, if it has sufficient grounds to suspect that the participant does not meet the minimum medical requirements or have sufficient training to undertake the different Trails, with the 185 km distance being subject to the most thorough medical checks.
• External assistance will be permitted at the official aid stations of the race. Any external assistance outside these aid stations will be grounds for disqualification. Any complaint in this regard must be accompanied by a photograph or video in which the runner and the location where they are found can be identified.
• It is strictly prohibited to run accompanied by persons who are not registered for the race for sections exceeding 500m or 1000m, and this will be grounds for immediate disqualification. This rule applies throughout the entire route until reaching the finish line.
• All runners, regardless of the distance they cover, must wear the race bibs provided by the organisation of the XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear at all times on the front of the chest, correctly secured and avoiding any movement that prevents the name from being identified at first glance. The use of a race bib holder is permitted, provided that the race bib is attached to some part of the shirt. The race bib may not be cut, folded or modified. Runners must also have a means of communication (mobile phone, etc.) and, above all, carry their personal identification throughout the race.
• The different races of the XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear are semi-self-sufficient, meaning that it is mandatory to carry liquids and solid food throughout the entire route, in addition to the other safety equipment specified in the corresponding section. This is simply because the distance between aid stations ranges from 10 to 20 km.
• Indecent behaviour, misuse of aid-station supplies or misuse of the fixed elements of the GR-223, such as barriers, stone walls or other elements, is strictly prohibited. Unjustified inappropriate behaviour will result in immediate disqualification.
• The GR-223 has a large number of boundary markers (approximately 2,200 markers along the entire route). It is very important to have a good sense of direction, as navigation also plays an important role within the competition itself. Additional course-marking tape will only be placed at specific points; the main marking for the race will be the GR-223 markers. Nevertheless, the organisation will signpost or reinforce the more complex areas and, above all, urban areas, where the marking is less clear.
Runners will have a time limit for each of the 8 distances that form part of the XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear. Any participant who reaches a checkpoint after the time limit will be disqualified. Withdrawal is not permitted in the middle of the route or under the runner’s own responsibility. Withdrawal is only permitted at the designated points, where the runner must hand in their race bib and chip (if the chip is reusable) and sign an explicit withdrawal form available at each aid station.
IMPORTANT: withdrawal or abandonment of the race is only permitted at checkpoints or aid stations. If an athlete wishes to abandon the race for any reason, they are obliged to inform the aid-station manager. For safety reasons, in the event of a life-threatening medical emergency or similar situation, the appropriate protocols will be activated. All other participants who choose to withdraw must carefully calculate the distance between aid stations in order to avoid unnecessary critical situations and to ensure proper control of withdrawals.
– These are the maximum times for each distance:
TMCdC Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls CdC ConectaBalear– 185KM
o TMCdC – 185KM Start on Friday 30 April 2027 at 08:30 hours: 40:00 hours.
o IMPORTANT: Runners starting at this time may not leave the KM 100 checkpoint at Es Castell before 00:30h on Saturday 1 May 2027. In the women’s category, the earliest departure time from this point will be 01:30 hours. The time spent at the Es Castell aid station counts towards the runner’s final time.
o TMCdC – 185KM Start at 15:30 hours: 33:30 hours.
IMPORTANT: Runners starting at this time must comply with the cut-off times corresponding to this start time. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
o TMCdC – 185KM Relay
IMPORTANT: Runners participating in the relay category must be aware that the cut-off times corresponding to the maximum time of 33.5 hours will apply (participants starting on Friday 30 April at 15:30h).
Once relay teams have reached the Es Castell aid station (km 100), completing the northern section of the race, they will have a mandatory break until the 06:30h start, coinciding with the start of the TMCS Trail Menorca Costa Sur – 85km. The time spent on this break does not count towards the team’s final time.
o TMCN Trail Menorca Costa Norte – 100KM: 21.5 hours.
o TMCS Trail Menorca Costa Sur – 85KM: 18 hours.
o PTCN Petit Trail Costa Norte – 58KM: 12:30 hours.
o PTCS Petit Trail Costa Sur – 44KM: 9:30 hours.
o STCN Short Trail Costa Norte – 27 km: 6:30 hours.
o TMCdC STARTER – 11km: 3:00 hours.
Registration for the XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear 2027 will open on 5 September 2026 at 18:00h. It will close on 1 April 2027 or when the registration places for each distance are filled.
For team registrations, at least 50% of the team members must be residents of Menorca in order to benefit from the 20% discount.
Registrations can be completed through the official race website www.trailmenorca.es or http://www.elitechip.net/es/cdc2027.
*In 2027, as in 2026, athletes residing in Menorca will receive a 20% discount on the final registration price by using a code that must be requested by email at info@trailmenorca.es. The person concerned must send a residence certificate or documentation proving that they are a resident of Menorca. Once residency has been verified, the discount code will be sent to them for use during the registration process.
On Friday 4 September 2026 at 18:00h, an in-person pre-sale will be held for local athletes at the Sala Multifuncional de Es Mercadal.
These are the registration periods with the applicable discounts:
Artículo 7.1. Prices and registration periods
o TMCdC Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear CdC – 185KM
• From 5 September 2026 until 800 total places: 177 euros
• From the 801st to the 1800th total place, or until 31 January 2027: 193 euros
• From the 1800th total place onwards, or from 1 February 2027: 213 euros
◦ From 1 April 2027, a €15 surcharge will be applied to the final price for late registration, for any places that remain available.
o TMCdC Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear CdC Relay – 185KM
• From 5 September 2026 until 800 total places: 260 euros
• From the 801st to the 1800th total place, or until 31 January 2027: 293 euros
• From the 1800th total place onwards, or from 1 February 2027: 319 euros
◦ From 1 April 2027, a €15 surcharge will be applied to the final price for late registration, for any places that remain available.
o TMCN Trail Menorca Costa Nord – 100KM
• From 5 September 2026 until 800 total places: 127 euros
• From the 801st to the 1800th total place, or until 31 January 2027: 138 euros
• From the 1800th total place onwards, or from 1 February 2027: 153 euros
◦ From 1 April 2027, a €15 surcharge will be applied to the final price for late registration, for any places that remain available.
o TMCS Trail Menorca Costa Sud – 85KM
• From 5 September 2026 until 800 total places: 117 euros
• From the 801st to the 1800th total place, or until 31 January 2027: 128 euros
• From the 1800th total place onwards, or from 1 February 2027: 143 euros
◦ From 1 April 2027, a €15 surcharge will be applied to the final price for late registration, for any places that remain available.
o PTCN Petit Trail Costa Nord – 58KM
• From 5 September 2026 until 800 total places: 75 euros
• From the 801st to the 1800th total place, or until 31 January 2027: 86 euros
• From the 1800th total place onwards, or from 1 February 2027: 98 euros
◦ From 1 April 2027, a €15 surcharge will be applied to the final price for late registration, for any places that remain available.
o PTCS Petit Trail Costa Sud – 44KM
• From 5 September 2026 until 800 total places: 70 euros
• From the 801st to the 1800th total place, or until 31 January 2027: 81 euros
• From the 1800th total place onwards, or from 1 February 2027: 91 euros
◦ From 1 April 2027, a €15 surcharge will be applied to the final price for late registration, for any places that remain available.
o STCN Short Trail Costa Nord – 27KM
• From 5 September 2026 until 800 total places: 54 euros
• From the 801st to the 1800th total place, or until 31 January 2027: 65 euros
• From the 1800th total place onwards, or from 1 February 2027: 78 euros
◦ From 1 April 2027, a €15 surcharge will be applied to the final price for late registration, for any places that remain available.
o TMCdC STARTER – 11KM
• From 5 September 2026 until 800 total places: 30 euros
• From the 801st to the 1800th total place, or until 31 January 2027: 37 euros
• From the 1800th total place onwards, or from 1 February 2027: 48 euros
◦ From 1 April 2027, a €15 surcharge will be applied to the final price for late registration, for any places that remain available.
Artículo 7.2. What the price includes
• Right to participate
• Digital race magazine
• Digital briefing
• Runner’s bag with local products
• Race photo and video service (finish-line area)
• Online tracking via the Elitechip APP
Free download at:
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• Finish-line services, finisher photo, photocall…
• Medical service
• Aid stations at the designated points
• Cloakroom service from the start to the finish
Artículo 7.2.1. Cloakroom service and life bags
- Cloakroom:
The organisation will provide a cloakroom service for all runners. A bag may be left at the start of each distance with the persons authorised by the organisation. The bag must be identified with the race bib number using the sticker provided when collecting the race bib. The bag handed in by the runner may be collected in the finish-line area once they have completed their race.
Inside this bag, it is recommended to leave only essential items to be used before or immediately after finishing the race, such as apartment keys or a change of running shoes. A spare mobile phone or wallet, for example, is not considered essential.
We ask that bags do not exceed 40x30x18cm (standard backpack size).
- Life bags:
A life-bag service will also be provided for runners in the 185KM, 100KM and 85KM distances. These bags must be handed in before the start to the persons authorised by the organisation. The bags must be identified with the race bib number using the stickers provided when collecting the race bib. There will be a different-coloured bag for each of the designated aid stations: Es Castell, Sant Tomàs and Playas de Fornells.
Inside these bags, it is recommended to carry only items that will be used during the race, such as a change of shirt or a change of running shoes, as the cloakroom bag is available for storing personal belongings to be used after finishing the race.
*The organisation will assess essential items up to a maximum value of €200.
Artículo 7.3. What the price does not include
· If the participant is not federated by the FEDERACIÓN DE ATLETISMO, they will have to take out mandatory one-day medical insurance at a cost of 6 euros for all races.
FEDERATION LICENCES FROM THE FEDME MOUNTAIN FEDERATION ARE NOT VALID, pursuant to Article 5.3 of Decree 33/2004, which regulates sports federations in the Balearic Islands.
· The race will be timed using the Championchip / MyLaps system. If the participant does not have the yellow chip, they will have to purchase a temporary chip for the race at a cost of 3 euros.
· Bus transfer from the Ciutadella bus station (Av. Josep Mascaró Pasarius), with a prior stop at Cala’n Bosch (30 minutes before the scheduled time in Ciutadella, from the stop in front of the Lago Resort hotel), to the start line before the race begins, at a cost of 8 euros.
*For the 185km race, a bus will be provided from the official race hotel (Lago Resort) to the Plaza des Pins.
– Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear (TMCdC) 185 km
• Overall (male and female)
• Under-23 (male and female)
• Senior (male and female)
• Veterans 40 (male and female)
• Veterans 50 (male and female)
• Veterans 60 (male and female)
– Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear Relay (TMCdC) 185 km
• Male
• Female
• Mixed (at least two female participants)
• Teams of 2 participants must include one member of each sex
• Teams of 3 participants must include 2 female participants in order to be eligible for the classification.
– Trail Menorca Costa Nord (TMCN) 100 km, Trail Menorca Costa Sud (TMCS) 85 km and Petit Trail Costa Nord (PTCN) 58 km
• Overall (male and female)
• Under-23 (male and female)
• Senior (male and female)
• Veterans 40 (male and female)
• Veterans 50 (male and female)
• Veterans 60 (male and female)
– Petit Trail Costa Sud (PTCS) 44 km, Short Trail Costa Nord (STCN) 27 km TMCdC STARTER 11km
• Overall (male and female)
IMPORTANT: Prizes are not cumulative.
The organisation, together with its sponsors, makes a significant financial commitment in cash prizes for the top three finishers of the Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear (TMCdC) – 185 kilometres. In the 2027 edition, cash prizes have also been expanded to other distances in order to encourage a high level of competition. Both male and female categories.
The prizes are:
TMCdC Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear CdC – 185KM
• 1st Classified – Grand Prix €3,000
• 2nd Classified – Grand Prix €1,500
• 3rd Classified – Grand Prix €900
• 4th Classified – Grand Prix €600
• 5th Classified – Grand Prix €300
Special male prize: €1,000 for the first runner under 18 hours
Special female prize: €1,000 for the first runner under 22 hours
TMCN Trail Menorca Costa Nord – 100 KM
• 1st Classified – Prize €1,500
• 2nd Classified – Prize €800
• 3rd Classified – Prize €500
TMCS Trail Menorca Costa Sud – 85 KM
• 1st Classified – Prize €1,200
• 2nd Classified – Prize €750
• 3rd Classified – Prize €300
PTCN Petit Trail Costa Nord – 58 KM
• 1st Classified – Prize €500
• 2nd Classified – Prize €300
• 3rd Classified – Prize €100
Any participant may submit a complaint. It must be made in writing and accompanied by a €100 deposit for the complaint to be formally admitted. This deposit will be refunded provided that the complaint is upheld.
If any participant wishes to report another runner for having committed any type of cheating, such as taking a shortcut, they must provide photographic or video evidence clearly identifying the runner, the race bib number and the location where they were found.
In the event of any doubt, the affected runner must provide the track they followed, demonstrating that they are its owner and creator.
Article 10.1. Sanctions.
A series of time penalties is established and will be applied according to the following scale:
1st sanction: 15-minute penalty.
2nd sanction: 30-minute penalty.
3rd sanction: 45-minute penalty.
4th sanction: disqualification from the race and a ban on participating in the race for a period of 2 years.
*Any person who uses a race bib that does not belong to them and is not linked to their DNI number will be automatically disqualified and will not be allowed to participate in the following edition of Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear.
The different infringements that may be subject to penalties are as follows:
INFRINGEMENT
1.- Committing any type of cheating.
2.- Failing to assist a runner in difficulty.
3.- Unsporting behaviour towards other runners or the organisation.
4.- Disobeying race officials, aid-station managers, doctors or nurses.
5.- Failing to carry the non-essential mandatory equipment during the race.
6.- Receiving external assistance outside the permitted points.
7.- Leaving the course to shorten the distance.
8.- Discarding any type of rubbish, leaving pieces of packaging bearing the race bib number, or failing to write the race bib number on the packaging.
9.- Shouting or making loud sounds or noises in areas signposted as sensitive.
10.- Emitting, within Red Natura 2000 areas, light exceeding 50 lumens or with a range greater than 50 m.
Infringements 7 and 8 (leaving the course and littering), if committed within protected areas, will incur double the penalty.
All runners participating in the XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear must carry the mandatory essential equipment, which may be supplemented with equipment recommended by the organisation. Before each start and at certain aid stations, the judges will carry out random safety checks on some athletes to verify that they are carrying all the required equipment. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to start or will not be allowed to continue in the race and will be disqualified.
– TMCdC Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear – 185KM and TMCN Trail Menorca Costa Nord – 100KM. All mandatory equipment may be requested at any time during the race as part of an organisation check.
• Hydration system such as a camelback or waist pack with a minimum capacity of one litre.
• White front light and red rear light. In Red Natura areas, a headlamp exceeding 50 lumens or with a range greater than 50 metres may not be used. These areas will be clearly marked with signs from the organisation.
• Hooded jacket suitable for bad weather and made with a waterproof and breathable membrane (Goretex or similar). Recommended minimum: 10,000 Schmerber.
• Documento Nacional de Identidad or passport or federation licence from the FEDERACIÓN DE ATLETISMO DE LAS ISLAS BALEARES OR EQUIVALENT.
• Emergency thermal blanket.
• Mobile phone with battery and credit, with the organisation’s number saved.
• Whistle.
• The race bib number written on all gel, energy-bar, etc. packaging.
• Cup or container for drinking at the aid stations (no cups will be provided at aid stations in order to reduce waste).
• Race bib and chip.
• Mandatory insurance.
– TMCdC Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear – 185KM Relay
• Hydration system such as a camelback or waist pack with a minimum capacity of one litre.
• Windbreaker or waterproof jacket.
• Documento Nacional de Identidad, passport or federation licence from the FEDERACIÓN DE ATLETISMO DE LAS ISLAS BALEARES OR EQUIVALENT.
• Emergency thermal blanket.
• Mobile phone with battery and credit, with the organisation’s number saved.
• Whistle.
• The race bib number written on all gel, energy-bar, etc. packaging.
• Cup or container for drinking at the aid stations (no cups will be provided at aid stations in order to reduce waste).
• Race bib and chip.
• Mandatory insurance.
Once night falls, relay runners who are running are required to carry a white front light and red rear light. In Red Natura areas, a headlamp exceeding 50 lumens or with a range greater than 50 metres may not be used. These areas will be clearly marked with signs from the organisation.
– TMCS Trail Menorca Costa Sud – 85KM
• Hydration system such as a camelback or waist pack with a minimum capacity of one litre.
• White front light and red rear light. In Red Natura areas, a headlamp exceeding 50 lumens or with a range greater than 50 metres may not be used. These areas will be clearly marked with signs from the organisation. (It will only be required at the start, and for the runners at the back of the field who pass the last aid station after 21:00h.)
• Documento Nacional de Identidad or passport or federation licence from the FEDERACIÓN DE ATLETISMO DE LAS ISLAS BALEARES OR EQUIVALENT.
• Emergency thermal blanket.
• Mobile phone with battery and credit, with the organisation’s number saved.
• Whistle.
• The race bib number written on all gel, energy-bar, etc. packaging.
• Cup or container for drinking at the aid stations (no cups will be provided at aid stations in order to reduce waste).
• Race bib and chip.
• Mandatory insurance.
– Petit Trail Costa Nord – 58KM, Petit Trail Costa Sur – 44KM, STCN Short Trail Costa Nord 27 km and TMCdC STARTER 11 km
• Hydration system such as a camelback or waist pack with a minimum capacity of 0.5 litres.
• Documento Nacional de Identidad or passport or federation licence from the FEDERACIÓN DE ATLETISMO DE LAS ISLAS BALEARES OR EQUIVALENT.
• Emergency thermal blanket.
• Mobile phone with battery and credit, with the organisation’s number saved.
• Whistle.
• The race bib number written on all gel, energy-bar, etc. packaging.
• Cup or container for drinking at the aid stations (no cups will be provided at aid stations in order to reduce waste).
• Race bib and chip.
• Mandatory insurance.
These races take place in daylight. The use of a headlamp is not expected to be necessary, although at the last aid station before the Finish Line, no athlete will be allowed to continue without a headlamp once the sun has set (21:00h).
– Equipment recommended by the organisation (Unless otherwise specified as mandatory due to adverse conditions such as weather):
• Food supplies.
• Windbreaker or waterproof jacket.
• Hooded jacket suitable for bad weather and made with a waterproof and breathable membrane (Goretex or similar). Recommended minimum: 10,000 Schmerber. For the 185KM and 100KM distances, this is MANDATORY.
• Sunscreen.
• Adhesive tape.
• Bandage.
• Vaseline.
• Money.
• Tissues.
• Trail shoes.
• Technical clothing.
• Cap/hat.
• Poles (always with rubber tips).
• Watch or heart-rate monitor.
– Extra equipment or equipment of questionable use: the organisation often receives enquiries about the use of headphones for music or radio. In this case, their use is not prohibited, but it is restricted to one single earbud, for safety reasons. Participants must remain alert to any situation, such as another participant shouting for help or simply a runner trying to get their attention, and must not fail to respond because they are unable to hear them.
For the proper monitoring of participating runners and for their safety, anyone wishing to withdraw must do so at an aid station. At these points, a free bus service will be available to transport runners exclusively to the finish line.
If a runner is unable to withdraw at an aid station due to a medical emergency or similar situation, they must notify the organisation of their withdrawal using the telephone numbers shown on the back of the race bib. If a participant withdraws outside the aid stations and this cannot be justified as an exceptional circumstance, the organisation reserves the right to refuse admission to this participant in future editions.
In all cases, the participant must sign a document confirming that they have decided to withdraw from the race.
Each of the distances of the XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear is considered semi-self-sufficient, meaning that each runner must be aware of how much water and food they need to get from one aid station to the next. External assistance may only be received at the official aid stations of the race.
For the TMCDC 185KM, TMCN 100KM and TMCS 85KM distances, athletes may receive external assistance from one person at all official aid stations. This person must be identified with the “SUPPORTER” race bib, which will be provided together with the race bib of the participant they are accompanying.
IMPORTANT: Runners participating in the Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls 185KM may leave their ‘life bag’ at the start, which they will find at the Playas de Fornells aid station (approximately km 50), the Es Castell aid station (approximately km 100) and finally the San Tomas aid station (approximately km 150). Once they have passed through these points, the organisation’s vans will transport the bags to the finish line so that runners can collect them upon arrival.
For participants in the Trail Menorca Costa Nord – 100 km, the external assistance point is Playas de Fornells (kilometre 50), while for participants in the Trail Menorca Costa Sud – 85 km, the external assistance point is Cala San Tomás (kilometre 44).
No type of external assistance is permitted in the Petit Trail or Short Trail.
It is also not permitted in any of the races to run accompanied by persons not participating in the competition acting as pacers, either on foot or by bicycle.
The only exception is receiving assistance in the event of a medical emergency.
For the proper running of the race, the organisation of the XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear will set up different aid stations for each of the distances that make up the event.
Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls CdC – 185KM: 14 aid stations + finish line.
Trail Menorca Costa Nord TMCN – 100KM: 8 aid stations + finish line.
Trail Menorca Costa Sud TMCS – 85KM: 6 aid stations + finish line.
Petit Trail Costa Nord – 58KM: 4 aid stations + finish line.
Petit Trail Costa Sud – 44KM: 4 aid stations + finish line.
Short Trail Costa Nord – 27KM: 3 aid stations + finish line.
TMCdC STARTER – 11KM: 1 aid station + finish line.
Article 14.1. Type of aid stations.
There will be three types of aid stations throughout the race:
• Liquid: water, soft drinks and isotonic drinks.
• Solid: In addition to liquids, you will find fruit, nuts, sweets, pastries, bread and cured meats, among other foods.
• Full: In addition to what is available at the solid aid stations, there will be hot food such as pasta with sauce, boiled potatoes, broth, chicken, among other foods.
Complete information about what will be available at each aid station will be published on the website www.trailmenorca.es and in the race magazine.
Article 14.2. Gluten-free food or intolerances
There is an option to request gluten-free food or food suitable for intolerances for those who require it. These options are mainly available at the full aid stations where hot meals are served. For any problem with food or if gluten-free food is required, this must be notified by email to contacto@elitechip.net before 1 April 2027.
The organisation may use images, videos and audio recordings of participants during the race, including moments before and after the event, from race bib collection through to the awards ceremony and participant transfers. By accepting these regulations, participants authorise the organisation to use such images without any time limit.
The purpose of these images is to be used across the different media published, such as the finish-line video, photographs or albums published on the www.trailmenorca.es and www.elitechip.net websites, as well as all images published and distributed through the various media channels and social networks of the Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls.
Cancellations will only be accepted for registered participants who notify the organisation by email at contacto@elitechip.net before 1 April 2027. A refund of 75% of the registration fee paid will be issued. After this date, no refunds will be available.
In the event that the race has to be suspended, cancelled or cannot take place due to external factors beyond the organisation’s control, such as an orange or red weather alert, health-related reasons, pandemics, denied permits, or emergency services being unable to cover the event due to other serious emergencies, such as a fire or collapse; or if the Camí de Cavalls route cannot be used due to a forest fire, meaning that it is impassable because of fallen trees, flooding, adverse weather conditions or any other incident for which the organisation is not directly responsible, the organisation reserves the right to modify routes, cancel sections or simply cancel the race, without participants being entitled to any compensation or refund of registration fees. However, the organisation will endeavour to offer the best possible alternatives in extreme cases, although the circumstances listed above are unlikely to occur.
Article 16.1. Transfer of race bib
Race bib transfers will be permitted until 15 April 2027. The transfer fee will be €15, regardless of whether there is a change of distance.
– If the new participant wishes to take part in a longer distance, in addition to the race bib transfer fee, they must pay the difference in the price of the distance.
– If the new participant wishes to take part in a shorter distance, they must pay the race bib transfer fee, and the difference in price will only be refunded for requests submitted before 1 April 2027.
Article 16.2. Changes of distance.
Changes of distance will be permitted for all races until 15 April 2027, provided that places are available in the distance to which the participant wishes to transfer. The administration fee will be €10.
– If the participant wishes to take part in a longer distance, in addition to the administration fee for the change of distance, they must pay the difference in the price of the distance.
– If the athlete wishes to take part in a shorter distance, they must pay the administration fee, and the difference in price will only be refunded for requests submitted before 1 April 2027.
Participation in any of the races of the XV Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls ConectaBalear implies knowledge and acceptance of these special environmental regulations:
– Part of the race takes place within protected areas that are home to sensitive and vulnerable flora and fauna, where participants must act with care and responsibility.
– The use of poles is permitted only with rubber tips or the corresponding rubber caps.
– These areas will be clearly identified with a sign reading: Zona Natural Frágil. They are:
• Sistema dunar de Cavallería y Cala Mica.
• Sistema dunar de Binimel·là y Cala Pregonda.
• Sistema dunar de Cala Pilar.
• Zona boscosa comprendida entre el macar de Alforinet y Cala Ses Fontanelles.
• Tramo comprendido entre Ses Ancolles y el aeródromo de Son Angladó (Cala Morell).
– In these areas, it is NOT permitted to:
• Use any type of sound-producing device that may generate strident noises.
• Leave the marked course.
• Shout or make loud sounds or noises.
• Discard containers, wrappers or any type of rubbish or waste, either in these areas or anywhere else along the race. Special containers will be available at each aid station.
Each participant must mark their gels and energy bars with their race bib number. If the organisation finds a wrapper on the ground, the runner may be sanctioned.
All provisions set out in these regulations shall be applied directly in the first instance. The organisers’ decision shall be final and binding, as established in Article 3 of these regulations. In the event of any disagreement, and once a complaint has been submitted in accordance with Article 10 of these regulations, a decision will be issued by the race director, the organisation and the federation judges within a maximum period of 24 hours.
As a final instance, any matters shall be governed by the judges and courts of the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands.
When registration for the race is completed, a waiting list will be opened. The cost of joining the waiting list will be €1.50, which will be donated by the organisation to the conservation of the trail or to an NGO linked to the island.
Places in the race will be allocated in waiting-list order for the selected distance, depending on cancellations or withdrawals from that race.
Would you like to enjoy doing what you love most with your friends? The Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls 185 km offers you the chance to run it as a team!
Team Composition
Each team will consist of 2, 3, or 4 members, who will complete the 185 km Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls (TMCdC) route consecutively, taking turns to relay.
Relay Sections
The relay transitions will take place at chip control points located at the aid stations. Each section will correspond to the distance between two aid stations equipped with timing systems. Binimel·là and Son Saura will not be eligible as relay transition points. The race will include 13 sections, which must be completed by team members either consecutively or alternately. Two members of the same team cannot run the same section together.
Example sections:
- Son Morell: 16 km
- El Pilar: 15 km
(and so on until completing 13 sections)
Strategy
Teams can freely decide their race strategy, but each member must complete at least 3 mandatory sections. These sections can be run consecutively or alternated with other team members.
It is not necessary to define a predetermined order for the relay transitions. Teams will have complete freedom to decide on the go, always following the protocol for runner changes to record the data in the system.
Example:
- In a team of 4 runners: each member will complete 3 sections, and one member will need to run a fourth section to complete the 13.
- In a team of 3 runners: each member will complete 3 mandatory sections, and the remaining sections can be assigned to the fittest member. For instance: runner 1 completes 3 sections, runner 2 completes 3 sections, and runner 3 completes 7 sections.
Mandatory Pause
Relay teams will stop at the aid station in Es Castell (km 100) after completing the northern part of the race. They will have a mandatory break until 6:30 AM, coinciding with the start of the TMCS Trail Menorca Costa Sud – 85 km.
Start
The team relay race will start at 3:30 PM, with a maximum time limit of 33.5 hours to complete the race.
Chip Control
Each team member must run with their assigned chip. If a runner has a personal chip, they must use the one provided by the organizers. Additionally, the team will be assigned a second chip. The active runner during a section will wear two chips—one personal and one for the team—one on each foot.
Relay Transitions
- The runner finishing their section must pass over the chip control mat with both chips (personal and team).
- They will then hand the team chip to the next runner, who must activate it by passing over the chip control mat again.
- If the same runner continues to the next section, they only need to pass once through the timing control.
Restrictions
- The start and end of each section will coincide with chip timing points at aid stations. Relay transitions are not allowed at any other point along the route.
- In case of injury or withdrawal of a runner, the remaining members can continue out of competition, provided the situation is duly justified.
Ready for the challenge? Form your team and experience the unique adventure of the Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls 185 km!
