Axari Trail vs Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

Axari Trail (25km, 1550m D+) vs Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa (24.25km, 1650m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Axari TrailAdvanced

Axari Trail

Idiazabal, Basque Country

Mountain2 modalities
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Haritzen Mendi LasterketaAdvanced

Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

Unzué, Navarre

Mountain2 modalities
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Physical profile

Axari TrailHaritzen Mendi Lasterketa
Date13 September 202616 May 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyAdvancedAdvanced
Max elevation gain1,550m D+1,650m D+

Distances — Axari Trail

NameKmD+Max Time
Axari Trail 25K251,5504h
Axari Trail Txiki 16K16750

Distances — Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

NameKmD+Max Time
Haritza24.251,6505h
Artea115502h

Logistics & costs

Axari TrailHaritzen Mendi Lasterketa
LocationIdiazabal, Basque CountryUnzué, Navarre
Distance between venues65 km
Registration opens19 May 20261 March 2026
Registration closes10 May 2026
Mandatory Gear2 mandatory items1 mandatory items
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Registration

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

No recommendations

Accommodation

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

No recommendations

Gear

Axari Trail

Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

Nutrition

Axari Trail

Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

Transport

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

No recommendations

Insurance

Axari Trail

No recommendations

Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

No recommendations

Body Care

Axari Trail

Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

Sun Protection

Axari Trail

Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Axari Trail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa. In terms of elevation gain, Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa 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, Axari Trail or Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa?
Axari Trail has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,550m elevation gain, while Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa is Advanced with up to 1,650m D+. The maximum distance is 25km for Axari Trail and 24.25km for Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa.
When does each race take place?
Axari Trail takes place in September and Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa in May.
How many distances does each race offer?
Axari Trail offers 2 distances and Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Axari Trail is classified as Mountain and Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Axari Trail requires 2 mandatory items and Haritzen Mendi Lasterketa requires 1. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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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.