101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión vs Madrid Alpine Marathon

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión (101km, 2819m D+) vs Madrid Alpine Marathon (44km, 2500m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión Advanced

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

Ronda, Málaga, Andalusia

Mountain 1 modalities
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Madrid Alpine Marathon Advanced

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Cercedilla, Community of Madrid

Mountain 2 modalities
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Physical profile

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión Madrid Alpine Marathon
Date 9 May 2026 14 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 2,819m D+ 2,500m D+

Distances — 101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

Name Km D+ Max Time
Individual March 101K 101 2,819 24h

Distances — Madrid Alpine Marathon

Name Km D+ Max Time
Alpine Marathon 44K 44 2,500 9h
Cross Alpino del Telégrafo 19K 19 1,050 —

Logistics & costs

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión Madrid Alpine Marathon
Location Ronda, Málaga, Andalusia Cercedilla, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues 454 km
Registration opens 24 January 2026 27 February 2026
Registration closes 30 April 2026 5 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

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Accommodation

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

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Gear

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

Nutrition

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

Transport

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

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Car Rental

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Insurance

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

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Body Care

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Sun Protection

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, 101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Madrid Alpine Marathon. In terms of elevation gain, 101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.

Frequently asked questions

Which is harder, 101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión or Madrid Alpine Marathon?
101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,819m elevation gain, while Madrid Alpine Marathon is Advanced with up to 2,500m D+. The maximum distance is 101km for 101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión and 44km for Madrid Alpine Marathon.
When does each race take place?
101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión takes place in May and Madrid Alpine Marathon in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión offers 1 distances and Madrid Alpine Marathon offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión is classified as Mountain and Madrid Alpine Marathon as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión requires 6 mandatory items and Madrid Alpine Marathon requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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