Basajaun Trail Race vs Madrid Alpine Marathon

Basajaun Trail Race (43km, 2550m D+) vs Madrid Alpine Marathon (44km, 2500m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Basajaun Trail Race Advanced

Basajaun Trail Race

Galdeano, Navarre

Mountain 3 modalities
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Madrid Alpine Marathon Advanced

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Cercedilla, Community of Madrid

Mountain 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Basajaun Trail Race Madrid Alpine Marathon
Date 17 October 2026 14 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 2,550m D+ 2,500m D+

Distances — Basajaun Trail Race

Name Km D+
BTR 43K 43 2,550
BTR 23K 23 1,350
BTR 13K 13 700

Distances — Madrid Alpine Marathon

Name Km D+ Max Time
Alpine Marathon 44K 44 2,500 9h
Cross Alpino del Telégrafo 19K 19 1,050 —

Logistics & costs

Basajaun Trail Race Madrid Alpine Marathon
Location Galdeano, Navarre Cercedilla, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues 275 km
Registration opens — 27 February 2026
Registration closes — 5 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 2 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Registration

Basajaun Trail Race

No recommendations

Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

Accommodation

Basajaun Trail Race

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

Gear

Basajaun Trail Race

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Nutrition

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

Transport

Basajaun Trail Race

No recommendations

Madrid Alpine Marathon

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Car Rental

Basajaun Trail Race

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Insurance

Basajaun Trail Race

No recommendations

Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

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Sun Protection

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Madrid Alpine Marathon is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Basajaun Trail Race. 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

Which is harder, Basajaun Trail Race or Madrid Alpine Marathon?
Basajaun Trail Race has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,550m elevation gain, while Madrid Alpine Marathon is Advanced with up to 2,500m D+. The maximum distance is 43km for Basajaun Trail Race and 44km for Madrid Alpine Marathon.
When does each race take place?
Basajaun Trail Race takes place in October and Madrid Alpine Marathon in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
Basajaun Trail Race offers 3 distances and Madrid Alpine Marathon offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Basajaun Trail Race is classified as Mountain and Madrid Alpine Marathon as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Basajaun Trail Race requires 2 mandatory items and Madrid Alpine Marathon requires 6. 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.