Basajaun Trail Race vs Desafío Urbión
Basajaun Trail Race (43km, 2550m D+) vs Desafío Urbión (37km, 2600m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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Advanced Physical profile
| Basajaun Trail Race | Desafío Urbión | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 17 October 2026 | 5 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 2,550m D+ | 2,600m D+ |
Distances — Basajaun Trail Race
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| BTR 43K | 43 | 2,550 |
| BTR 23K | 23 | 1,350 |
| BTR 13K | 13 | 700 |
Distances — Desafío Urbión
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Desafío Urbión 37K | 37 | 2,600 |
| Open 16.5K | 16.5 | 1,200 |
| 6K | 6 | 300 |
Logistics & costs
| Basajaun Trail Race | Desafío Urbión | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Galdeano, Navarre | Covaleda, Castile and Leon |
| Distance between venues | 109 km | |
| Registration opens | — | 1 January 2026 |
| Registration closes | — | 25 August 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 2 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Accommodation
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Gear
Basajaun Trail Race
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Recommended for bothSalomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for bothGore Wear
Desafío Urbión
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
- Salomon ADV Skin 12Recommended for both
Salomon
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- Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for both
Gore Wear
Nutrition
Basajaun Trail Race
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
Desafío Urbión
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- 226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both
226ERS
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Transport
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Car Rental
Basajaun Trail Race
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Recommended for both
Desafío Urbión
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- Recommended for both
Insurance
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Body Care
Basajaun Trail Race
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
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Salomon Cross VisorSalomon
Desafío Urbión
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
Basajaun Trail Race
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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, Basajaun Trail Race is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Desafío Urbión. 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.