Participants tackled a 13.2-kilometer circuit, enjoying the spectacular cliffs and natural surroundings of the municipality. The route covered natural areas of great scenic value, such as the beaches of Muriola, Barrika, and Meñakoz, bordering the Butrón estuary and passing through the Txipio area.
One of the most notable aspects of this edition was its strong international character. In addition to athletes from various parts of Euskadi and the rest of Spain, the organization confirmed the presence of participants from Italy, France, Morocco, Great Britain, South Africa, Romania, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Paraguay. This cultural diversity helps promote Barrika and its surroundings.
Female participation also set a new milestone in the competition's history, with a total of 420 women taking part, the highest number recorded to date. According to the organizers, this increase consolidates the growing trend of female presence in mountain and hiking disciplines.
“"The circuit was fun, the downhill section was more complicated, but we pushed hard at the start and avoided the Muriola bottleneck."
The race maintains a strong connection to the maritime history of the Basque coast, taking its name and theme from the pirate and privateer activities that sailed these waters centuries ago. The organization recalls documented references to Basque pirates since the 14th century, particularly linked to sailors from Bayonne and the Cantabrian coast. By combining sport, nature, culture, and history, the Barrika Pirate Trail aims to strengthen the town's tourism projection.
