101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión vs Ultra Sierra Nevada

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión (101km, 2819m D+) vs Ultra Sierra Nevada (100km, 6200m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La LegiónAdvanced

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

Ronda, Málaga, Andalusia

Mountain1 modalities
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Ultra Sierra Nevada

Granada, Andalusia

Mountain3 modalities
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Physical profile

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La LegiónUltra Sierra Nevada
Date9 May 202611 July 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyAdvancedAdvanced
Max elevation gain2,819m D+6,200m D+
Max ITRA—6

Distances — 101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

NameKmD+Max Time
Individual March 101K1012,81924h

Distances — Ultra Sierra Nevada

NameKmD+ITRAMax Time
Ultra 100K1006,200630h
Marathon 42K422,800314h
Trail 21K211,20017h

Logistics & costs

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La LegiónUltra Sierra Nevada
LocationRonda, Málaga, AndalusiaGranada, Andalusia
Distance between venues161 km
Registration opens24 January 20261 March 2026
Registration closes30 April 202615 June 2026
Mandatory Gear6 mandatory items6 mandatory items
Official websiteVisitVisit

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Registration

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

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Accommodation

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Ultra Sierra Nevada

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Gear

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Ultra Sierra Nevada

Nutrition

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Ultra Sierra Nevada

Transport

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

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Ultra Sierra Nevada

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Car Rental

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Ultra Sierra Nevada

Insurance

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión

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Ultra Sierra Nevada

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Ultra Sierra Nevada

Terrain and elevation

Both races share the same terrain classification (Mountain). On its longest distance, Ultra Sierra Nevada climbs around 62m per km versus 28m/km on the other race — the higher that ratio, the steeper and more technical the climbs tend to be.

Location and travel

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión and Ultra Sierra Nevada both take place in Andalusia, about 161km apart in a straight line — close enough to scout one course while training for the other, or fold both into a single trip.

Entry price

Ultra Sierra Nevada is the cheaper entry, starting from €45 versus €90 for 101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión — a €45 gap on the entry-level distance.

Time of year

101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión runs in May and Ultra Sierra Nevada in July, so both fit in the same season if you want to race them separately. 101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión falls right in its region's recommended window. Ultra Sierra Nevada runs in a month its region's climate data flags to avoid.

Mandatory gear

The two mandatory gear lists don't overlap at all. 101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión additionally requires headlamp, hydration pack, windbreaker and 3 more; Ultra Sierra Nevada additionally requires cortavientos, frontal, guantes and 3 more.

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 Ultra Sierra Nevada. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Sierra Nevada 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 Ultra Sierra Nevada?
101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,819m elevation gain, while Ultra Sierra Nevada is Advanced with up to 6,200m D+. The maximum distance is 101km for 101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión and 100km for Ultra Sierra Nevada.
When does each race take place?
101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión takes place in May and Ultra Sierra Nevada in July.
How many distances does each race offer?
101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión offers 1 distances and Ultra Sierra Nevada offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión is classified as Mountain and Ultra Sierra Nevada as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
101 Kilometres in 24 Hours - La Legión requires 6 mandatory items and Ultra Sierra Nevada requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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