Calamorro Skyrace vs Cross de Cuerda Larga

Calamorro Skyrace (30km, 2200m D+) vs Cross de Cuerda Larga (26km, 1500m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

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Calamorro Skyrace

Benalmádena, Andalusia

Mountain 2 modalities

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Cross de Cuerda Larga

Miraflores de la Sierra, Community of Madrid

Mountain 1 modalities

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Physical profile

	Calamorro Skyrace	Cross de Cuerda Larga
Date	11 April 2026	31 May 2026
Terrain	Mountain	Mountain
Difficulty	Advanced	Advanced
Max elevation gain	2,200m D+	1,500m D+

Distances — Calamorro Skyrace

Name	Km	D+
Calamorro Skyrace 30K	30	2,200
CxM Calamorro 12.5K	12.5	689

Distances — Cross de Cuerda Larga

Name	Km	D+
Cross de Cuerda Larga	26	1,500

Logistics & costs

	Calamorro Skyrace	Cross de Cuerda Larga
Location	Benalmádena, Andalusia	Miraflores de la Sierra, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues	474 km
Registration opens	—	15 March 2026
Registration closes	—	27 May 2026
Mandatory Gear	0 mandatory items	5 mandatory items
Official website	Visit	Visit

Pack 360 — Services

Registration

Calamorro Skyrace

No recommendations

Cross de Cuerda Larga

No recommendations

Accommodation

Calamorro Skyrace

No recommendations

Cross de Cuerda Larga

No recommendations

Gear

Calamorro Skyrace

Salomon Speedcross 6
Salomon

Recommended for both

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Salomon Speedcross 6
Salomon

Recommended for both
Salomon Soft Flask 150 ml
Salomon

Nutrition

Calamorro Skyrace

Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet Latino
Gourmet Latino

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Maurten Gel 100
Maurten
226ERS Isotonic Drink
226ERS

Transport

Calamorro Skyrace

No recommendations

Cross de Cuerda Larga

No recommendations

Car Rental

Calamorro Skyrace

DRIVALIA Alquiler de vehículos por Suscripción CarCloud Country Plus
DRIVALIA
DRIVALIA Alquiler de vehículos por Suscripción CarCloud City
DRIVALIA

Recommended for both

Cross de Cuerda Larga

DRIVALIA Alquiler de vehículos por Suscripción CarCloud City
DRIVALIA

Recommended for both

Insurance

Calamorro Skyrace

No recommendations

Cross de Cuerda Larga

No recommendations

Body Care

Calamorro Skyrace

Buff CoolNet UV+
Buff

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Compeed Ampollas Medianas Duplo
Compeed
BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe Balm
BodyGlide

Sun Protection

Calamorro Skyrace

ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50+
ISDIN

Recommended for both

Cross de Cuerda Larga

ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50+
ISDIN

Recommended for both

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Calamorro Skyrace is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Cross de Cuerda Larga. In terms of elevation gain, Calamorro Skyrace 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, Calamorro Skyrace or Cross de Cuerda Larga?

Calamorro Skyrace has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,200m elevation gain, while Cross de Cuerda Larga is Advanced with up to 1,500m D+. The maximum distance is 30km for Calamorro Skyrace and 26km for Cross de Cuerda Larga.

When does each race take place?

Calamorro Skyrace takes place in April and Cross de Cuerda Larga in May.

How many distances does each race offer?

Calamorro Skyrace offers 2 distances and Cross de Cuerda Larga offers 1.

What type of terrain does each race have?

Calamorro Skyrace is classified as Mountain and Cross de Cuerda Larga as Mountain.

Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?

Calamorro Skyrace requires 0 mandatory items and Cross de Cuerda Larga requires 5. 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.