Gravel running is an hybrid concept that combines road running and trail running. A few years ago, Salomon’s engineers realised that modern urban runners don’t just run on one type of surface, but that in a single training session or social run they might run on tarmac, grass, a park, stones… This led to the creation of the GRAVEL concept and a type of footwear such as the AERO GLIDE GRVL 4 designed to adapt to all these surfaces, with suitable cushioning for asphalt but with improved durability and a flat sole that performs well on less technical trails.

Road running makes us think of navigating the urban environment, stepping on the asphalt, crossing crowded streets and dodging the pavements of the ‘concrete jungle’, step by step. Trail running, on the other hand, takes you off the beaten track, through rugged terrain, rocky trails, dense forests and steep mountain ridges. But what about races that combine both worlds? The ones where you run several kilometres on asphalt before venturing into the dusty paths of your local park?

This is what the Salomon Run Barcelona is like, a varied and fun route that allows you to experience gravel running at its best.