Betagarri Trail vs VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Betagarri Trail (24km, 1050m D+) vs VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón (23km, 1100m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Betagarri Trail Intermediate

Betagarri Trail

Ancín, Navarre

Trail 3 modalities
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VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón Intermediate

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Osuna, Andalusia

Trail 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Betagarri Trail VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón
Date 24 October 2026 12 April 2026
Terrain Trail Trail
Difficulty Intermediate Intermediate
Max elevation gain 1,050m D+ 1,100m D+

Distances — Betagarri Trail

Name Km D+ Max Time
Betagarri Trail 24K 24 1,050 5h
Ikatz 15K 15 660 3h30
Txiki 8.5K 8.5 280 2h

Distances — VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Name Km D+
CxM Larga 23 1,100
CxM Corta 12 650

Logistics & costs

Betagarri Trail VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón
Location Ancín, Navarre Osuna, Andalusia
Distance between venues 652 km
Registration opens 1 March 2026 —
Registration closes 14 October 2026 —
Mandatory Gear 4 mandatory items 0 mandatory items
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Registration

Betagarri Trail

No recommendations

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

No recommendations

Accommodation

Betagarri Trail

No recommendations

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

No recommendations

Gear

Betagarri Trail

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Nutrition

Betagarri Trail

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Transport

Betagarri Trail

No recommendations

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

No recommendations

Car Rental

Betagarri Trail

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Insurance

Betagarri Trail

No recommendations

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

No recommendations

Body Care

Betagarri Trail

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Sun Protection

Betagarri Trail

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Betagarri Trail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón. In terms of elevation gain, VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón 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, Betagarri Trail or VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón?
Betagarri Trail has Intermediate difficulty with up to 1,050m elevation gain, while VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón is Intermediate with up to 1,100m D+. The maximum distance is 24km for Betagarri Trail and 23km for VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón.
When does each race take place?
Betagarri Trail takes place in October and VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón in April.
How many distances does each race offer?
Betagarri Trail offers 3 distances and VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Betagarri Trail is classified as Trail and VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón as Trail.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Betagarri Trail requires 4 mandatory items and VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón requires 0. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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