Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos vs Desafío Urbión
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos (33km, 1900m D+) vs Desafío Urbión (37km, 2600m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Intermediate Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
San Leonardo de Yagüe, Castile and Leon
Advanced Physical profile
| Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos | Desafío Urbión | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 12 April 2026 | 5 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 1,900m D+ | 2,600m D+ |
Distances — Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Arganza Trail 33K | 33 | 1,900 |
| Arganza Trail 21K | 21 | 1,100 |
| Arganza Trail 10K | 10 | 600 |
| Kids 5K | 5 | 250 |
Distances — Desafío Urbión
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Desafío Urbión 37K | 37 | 2,600 |
| Open 16.5K | 16.5 | 1,200 |
| 6K | 6 | 300 |
Logistics & costs
| Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos | Desafío Urbión | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Leonardo de Yagüe, Castile and Leon | Covaleda, Castile and Leon |
| Distance between venues | 20 km | |
| Registration opens | — | 1 January 2026 |
| Registration closes | — | 25 August 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 3 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Accommodation
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Gear
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Recommended for bothSalomon
Desafío Urbión
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
- Salomon ADV Skin 12Recommended for both
Salomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
Nutrition
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedRecommended for bothDorimed
Desafío Urbión
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- 226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both
226ERS
- Dátiles Medjool DorimedRecommended for both
Dorimed
Transport
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Car Rental
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Desafío Urbión
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Body Care
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for bothCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourRecommended for bothLurbel
Desafío Urbión
- Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for both
Compeed
- Lurbel Desafío FourRecommended for both
Lurbel
Sun Protection
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Recommended for both
Desafío Urbión
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Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Piz Buin
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Desafío Urbión is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos. In terms of elevation gain, Desafío Urbión is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.
Frequently asked questions
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Plan your race
Compare Spain's best trail running races side by side. Analyze distances, elevation, registration prices, mandatory gear and the complete Pack 360 to make the best decision.