NÚRIA PICAS
Living is a wonderful sport

- Country
Spain
- Born in
- 1976
Ultra Trail Champion & Mountain Athlete
Núria Picas is a professional mountain running athlete, specialising in long distances.
In 2011, she took part for the first time in an ultra-trail race, the Salomon Ultra Pirineu 100K (Cavalls del Vent), which she won while setting the women’s course record. From then on, her sporting career has been marked by outstanding achievements and victories in iconic races around the world.
Ultra Trail World Champion and two-time winner of the Ultra Trail World Tour, Núria has earned victories and podium places on five continents: Salomon Ultra Pirineu, Zegama-Aizkorri, Transgrancanaria, Transvulcania, Buff Epic Trail, Festival des Templiers, Salomon Four Trails, Diagonale des Fous, Vibram Hong Kong, Ultra Trail Mount Fuji, Australia 100K, Tarawera Ultra, and Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc — the dream race for every long-distance runner.
Ultra Trail Champion & Mountain Athlete
Núria Picas is a professional mountain running athlete, specialising in long distances.
In 2011, she took part for the first time in an ultra-trail race, the Salomon Ultra Pirineu 100K (Cavalls del Vent), which she won while setting the women’s course record. From then on, her sporting career has been marked by outstanding achievements and victories in iconic races around the world.
Ultra Trail World Champion and two-time winner of the Ultra Trail World Tour, Núria has earned victories and podium places on five continents: Salomon Ultra Pirineu, Zegama-Aizkorri, Transgrancanaria, Transvulcania, Buff Epic Trail, Festival des Templiers, Salomon Four Trails, Diagonale des Fous, Vibram Hong Kong, Ultra Trail Mount Fuji, Australia 100K, Tarawera Ultra, and Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc — the dream race for every long-distance runner.

Mother of twins, professional firefighter, high mountain guide, host of the TV3 television show Aire Lliure, and recipient of the Creu de Sant Jordi (the highest honour in her country).
Núria has published two books: Córrer per ser lliure and Ara o Mai.
She currently lives in the Catalan Pyrenees, where she is preparing for the 2026 long-distance racing season and the challenges she hopes to take on, while continuing her passion for climbing and ski mountaineering. As a mountain guide, she also offers the opportunity to share these projects and relive her adventures with anyone who wants to follow in her footsteps.








