Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos vs El Valle Trail
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos (33km, 1900m D+) vs El Valle Trail (26km, 1600m 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
Intermediate Physical profile
| Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos | El Valle Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 12 April 2026 | 14 March 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Max elevation gain | 1,900m D+ | 1,600m 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 — El Valle Trail
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme | 26 | 1,600 | 5h |
| Sprint | 18 | 1,000 | — |
Logistics & costs
| Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos | El Valle Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Leonardo de Yagüe, Castile and Leon | Murcia, Region of Murcia |
| Distance between venues | 462 km | |
| Registration opens | — | — |
| Registration closes | — | 9 March 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 3 mandatory items | 2 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
El Valle Trail
No recommendations
Accommodation
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
El Valle Trail
No recommendations
Gear
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPRecommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
El Valle Trail
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
- Salomon Bonatti WPRecommended for both
Salomon
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Salomon Soft Flask 150 mlSalomon
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 DorimedDorimed
El Valle Trail
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- 226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both
226ERS
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SiS GO Isotonic Energy GelScience in Sport
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Transport
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
El Valle Trail
No recommendations
Car Rental
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
El Valle Trail
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
El Valle Trail
No recommendations
Body Care
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
El Valle Trail
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
Sun Protection
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
El Valle Trail
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider El Valle Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos 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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Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
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.