XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 vs VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 (21km, 0m 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?

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 Intermediate

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51

Alcalá del Valle, Andalusia

Trail 1 modalities
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VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón Intermediate

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Osuna, Andalusia

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Physical profile

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón
Date 11 April 2026 12 April 2026
Terrain Trail Trail
Difficulty Intermediate Intermediate
Max elevation gain 0m D+ 1,100m D+

Distances — XI Carrera del Espárrago 51

Name Km D+
Trail 21K 21 0

Distances — VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

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

Logistics & costs

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón
Location Alcalá del Valle, Andalusia Osuna, Andalusia
Distance between venues 37 km
Registration opens 8 December 2025 —
Registration closes 1 April 2026 —
Mandatory Gear 0 mandatory items 0 mandatory items
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XI Carrera del Espárrago 51

No recommendations

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

No recommendations

Accommodation

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51

No recommendations

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

No recommendations

Gear

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Nutrition

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51

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Transport

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51

No recommendations

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

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Car Rental

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VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Insurance

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51

No recommendations

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

No recommendations

Body Care

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Sun Protection

XI Carrera del Espárrago 51

VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider XI Carrera del Espárrago 51. 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, XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 or VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón?
XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 has Intermediate difficulty with up to 0m elevation gain, while VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón is Intermediate with up to 1,100m D+. The maximum distance is 21km for XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 and 23km for VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón.
When does each race take place?
XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 takes place in April and VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón in April.
How many distances does each race offer?
XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 offers 1 distances and VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 is classified as Trail and VIII Trail El Calvario del Dragón as Trail.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
XI Carrera del Espárrago 51 requires 0 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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