Event Overview
What is the Trail Running Golf de Son Quint?
The Trail Running Golf de Son Quint is a popular mountain‑running race held on the beautiful trails of Mallorca. Runners can choose between a longer 16‑kilometer route or a shorter 10‑kilometer course, both offering scenic views and a fun challenge.
Who organized it?
This year’s edition was put together by Marathon Mallorca, led by Juan Ramis Soriano. The event took place on a Friday and attracted athletes from the island and beyond.
Main Race Results (16 km)
Men’s Winners
Biel Oliver – Champion
Representing Tyrants CM, Biel Oliver crossed the finish line first with a time of 1 hour 20 minutes 07 seconds.
Miquel Àngel Salom – Runner‑up
From Marathon Mallorca, Salom came in just 35 seconds behind, clocking 1 hour 20 minutes 42 seconds.
Andreas Softeland – Third place
Softeland rounded out the men’s podium with a time of 1 hour 25 minutes 24 seconds.
Women’s Winners
Gisela Albor – Champion
Running for Malift Mallorca, Albor was the first woman to finish, recording 1 hour 41 minutes 42 seconds.
Nerea Bueno – Runner‑up
Bueno followed about half an hour later, finishing in 2 hours 04 minutes 04 seconds.
Noemí Prats – Third place
Prats took third place with a time of 2 hours 04 minutes 37 seconds.
Short Race Results (10 km)
Men’s Winners
Alejandro Forcades – Champion
Forcades, who recently returned from injury, won the short distance in 46 minutes 04 seconds.
Xim Borrás – Runner‑up
Borrás (Esperdenya) was just 13 seconds behind, finishing at 46 minutes 17 seconds.
Joan Alexandre Melià – Third place
Melià (YES Team) completed the podium with a time of 47 minutes 49 seconds.
Women’s Winners
María de Lluc Gascuñana – Champion
Representing It’s Carboners, Gascuñana was the fastest woman over 10 km, clocking 55 minutes 04 seconds.
Carmina Obrador – Runner‑up
Obrador (Marathon Mallorca) came in second with 1 hour 02 minutes 20 seconds.
Margarita Sorell – Third place
Sorell (YES Team) took third place, finishing in 1 hour 04 minutes 24 seconds.
Why This Event Matters
Community and Fitness
Races like the Trail Running Golf de Son Quint bring people together, promote healthy lifestyles, and showcase Mallorca’s natural beauty. Participants of all ages can enjoy the challenge while supporting local sports clubs.
Encouraging Youth Participation
Seeing athletes such as Biel Oliver and Gisela Albor achieve strong times inspires teens to try trail running. The event offers both competitive and fun distances, making it accessible for newcomers and seasoned runners alike.
Conclusion
The VII Trail Running Golf de Son Quint delivered exciting performances across both the 16 km and 10 km races. Biel Oliver and Gisela Albor topped the long course, while Alejandro Forcades and María de Lluc Gascuñana claimed victory in the short race. Organized by Marathon Mallorca, the event highlighted the island’s vibrant running community and encouraged more young people to lace up their shoes and hit the trails.
Source
Images Credit: www.diariodemallorca.es