Trail & Wine Valle de Guadalupe 2026 is a trail running race with wine tourism experience, scheduled for September 25–27, 2026 in Ensenada, Baja California.

The race takes place on Saturday, September 26, and offers five categories: 50K+, 33K+, 23K+, 12K+, and The Vineyard Walk, a special route through vineyards with wine tasting. The courses wind through vineyards, hills, and desert terrain of Valle de Guadalupe.

Beyond the race itself, the event includes a welcome dinner with wine pairing, kit pickup at partner vineyards, an awards ceremony with local wine and gastronomy, exclusive tastings with regional producers, and harvest and wine tourism activities.

It is open to anyone 18 and older runners, wine lovers, and travelers looking to combine the physical challenge of trail running with a premium cultural and gastronomic experience in one of Mexico's most iconic destinations.

Event details and schedule

Recommended gear

To enjoy the route safely and comfortably, we recommend technical trail running apparel appropriate for natural terrain, vineyards, mountain ridges, temperature changes, and sun exposure.

Essential for all distances

–    Trail running shoes

–    Athletic socks

–    Running shorts, tights, or leggings

–    Breathable technical shirt

–    Cap or visor for sun protection

–    Buff or neck gaiter

–    Sports sunglasses with UV protection

–    Athletic underwear to prevent chafing

–    Sunscreen

–    Anti-chafing balm, vaseline, or body glide

For the mid and long routes

–    Hydration vest or pack

–    Light windbreaker or compact technical jacket

–    Extra layer or sun sleeves (weather-dependent)

–    Extra pair of socks (especially for the long route)

–    Trail belt or pockets for gels, bars, and accessories

Recommendation: do not wear new shoes, socks, a new pack, or new clothing on race day. Everything should be tested beforehand.

Before and after the race

–    Full change of dry clothes

–    Hoodie, light jacket, or comfortable layer for the closing event

–    Sandals or casual shoes for post-race recovery

–    Small towel

–    Bag for wet or dirty clothing

Weekend style recommendation

As a boutique event in Valle de Guadalupe, we suggest bringing comfortable yet polished casual wear for registration, tastings, social gatherings, and the closing ceremony.

–    Casual comfortable clothing

–    Comfortable footwear for walking through vineyards

–    Light jacket for the evening

–    Hat, sunglasses, or accessories for sun

–    Casual/smart-casual outfit for the welcome tasting and dinner