15th Anniversary EDITION
from the 1st – 4th of October 2026
2Day Challenge for fit hikers
PUSH YOUR LIMITS
On Saturday 3th & Sunday 4th of October
Are you a very experienced walker, and do you like a challenge?
The Challenge Routes are a good option!
The Challenging routes
Via the beach and the suburbs, you will head towards the mountains, where your climbing skills will be tested. Enjoy the beautiful mountainous nature reserve just north of Marbella and the picturesque village of Ojén to the south. On the narrow rocky paths, you can only walk side by side with two people at the most, so you can focus all your attention on the trees and plants along the way, not to mention the beautiful vistas towards the coast and inland. After experiencing this natural paradise, you walk back to the Walking Village via the suburbs and the city centre. Do you have energy left? Join the After Parties in the Walking Villages.
Important
These routes pass through a protected nature reserve, and signage is minimal. However, we will also provide you with the routes from the app, “All Trails,” and note that in the nature, you will be obliged to carry your own waste. There will be a few check points, aid stations, first aid helpers and a sweeper team to assist you and ensure your safety.
Since these routes are more challenging, and any accident on the mountain can become far more problematic, you must sign a liability waiver & disclaimer: Liability Disclaimer
The start is early, between 6.30 and 7:30 hrs. Please ensure you return before 16hrs so the day counts toward your achievement reward.
Limited to 200 hikers
Due to safety reasons, we will limit M2DC participants to a maximum of 300. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can still register. Click here
Combine M2DC + M4DW
Would you like to join the Marbella 4Days Walking too?
That is possible. For example, walk the 10, 20, or 30km routes on Thursday and Wednesday. Add the Challenge Routes for Saturday and Sunday. After you make your choices, our ticket system will calculate the correct prices. (If you change to all days M4DW, we´ll not return the price difference)
What you need to know
What you need to know...
These routes are going through a protected nature reserve; there is minimal signage, and the checkpoints with the associated services are only in inhabited areas again. To ensure the safety of hikers, there are volunteers in the mountains who can lend a helping hand if necessary.
Since this is a more challenging route than usual at our M4DW event, you must sign a liability disclaimer: Liability Disclaimer
The start is early, between 6.00 and 7.00hrs. Please ensure you return before 16hrs to let the day count towards your achievement reward. During registration, you can choose the Challenge Routes (higher price segment)
Registering for the walking days too?
That is possible. After making your choices, our ticket system will calculate the correct prices for you.
Not registered yet?
If you have not registered yet for M4DW you can do so here.
Limited amount of 200 hiker
For the first year, we only allow 200 participants due to safety reasons. We will register on a first-come, first serve.
Will you join us?
IMPORTANT NOTICE – For Experienced Hikers Only
Participation in this Challenge route is strictly reserved for well-trained and physically prepared hikers.
The organisation reserves the right to assess participants before the start. You must be equipped with:
Proper hiking footwear
A suitable backpack containing sufficient food and energy supplements
Be thoroughly prepared – this route is not to be underestimated. Further details and preparation guidelines will be published on our website closer to the event date.
Just to let you know, the organisation reserves the right to refuse participation to anyone deemed unfit for the Challenge. In such cases, the ticket will automatically be converted to a Marbella 4Days Walking route. No refunds will be issued, and the price difference between the Challenge route and standard routes is non-refundable.
