Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos vs Mitxarro Bira
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos (33km, 1900m D+) vs Mitxarro Bira (27.5km, 1775m 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 | Mitxarro Bira | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 12 April 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Max elevation gain | 1,900m D+ | 1,775m 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 — Mitxarro Bira
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Largo | 27.5 | 1,775 | 6h |
| Trail Corto | 14 | 550 | 3h30 |
Logistics & costs
| Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos | Mitxarro Bira | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Leonardo de Yagüe, Castile and Leon | Araia, Basque Country |
| Distance between venues | 132 km | |
| Registration opens | — | 1 January 2026 |
| Registration closes | — | 24 May 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
Mitxarro Bira
No recommendations
Accommodation
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
Mitxarro Bira
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
Mitxarro Bira
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPRecommended for bothSalomon
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
Mitxarro Bira
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
Transport
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
Mitxarro Bira
No recommendations
Car Rental
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Recommended for both
Mitxarro Bira
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Recommended for both
Insurance
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
No recommendations
Mitxarro Bira
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 FourLurbel
Mitxarro Bira
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BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for bothCompeed
Sun Protection
Arganza Trail — Cañón del Río Lobos
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Mitxarro Bira
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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 Mitxarro Bira. 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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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.