Basajaun Trail Race vs Irati Trail
Basajaun Trail Race (43km, 2550m D+) vs Irati Trail (30km, 2000m 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 | Irati Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 17 October 2026 | 6 June 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 2,550m D+ | 2,000m D+ |
Distances — Basajaun Trail Race
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| BTR 43K | 43 | 2,550 |
| BTR 23K | 23 | 1,350 |
| BTR 13K | 13 | 700 |
Distances — Irati Trail
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Irati Trail 30K | 30 | 2,000 |
Logistics & costs
| Basajaun Trail Race | Irati Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Galdeano, Navarre | Ezcároz, Navarre |
| Distance between venues | 84 km | |
| Registration opens | — | — |
| Registration closes | — | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 2 mandatory items | 0 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Accommodation
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Irati Trail
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 ShakedryGore Wear
Irati Trail
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
- Salomon ADV Skin 12Recommended for both
Salomon
Nutrition
Basajaun Trail Race
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
Irati Trail
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- 226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both
226ERS
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
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Clif Bar Original Energy BarClif Bar
Transport
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Car Rental
Basajaun Trail Race
Irati Trail
Insurance
Basajaun Trail Race
No recommendations
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Body Care
Basajaun Trail Race
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
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Salomon Cross VisorSalomon
Irati Trail
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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 -
Recommended for both
Irati Trail
- Recommended for both
- 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 Irati Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Basajaun Trail Race 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.