XVII CxM Carrera Pencona vs Cross de los 3 Refugios

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona (21km, 1200m D+) vs Cross de los 3 Refugios (24km, 1700m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona Advanced

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona

Aldeanueva de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura

Mountain 2 modalities
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Cross de los 3 Refugios Advanced

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid

Mountain 2 modalities
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Physical profile

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona Cross de los 3 Refugios
Date 31 May 2026 1 November 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,200m D+ 1,700m D+

Distances — XVII CxM Carrera Pencona

Name Km D+ Max Time
Carrera Pencona 21K 21 1,200 5h
Mini Pencona 11K 11 500 2h

Distances — Cross de los 3 Refugios

Name Km D+
Cross de los 3 Refugios 24 1,700
Cross de los 3 Refugios Junior 18 1,200

Logistics & costs

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona Cross de los 3 Refugios
Location Aldeanueva de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues 170 km
Registration opens — 25 August 2026
Registration closes — 26 October 2026
Mandatory Gear 7 mandatory items 5 mandatory items
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Registration

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona

No recommendations

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Accommodation

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona

No recommendations

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Gear

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Nutrition

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Transport

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona

No recommendations

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Car Rental

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Insurance

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona

No recommendations

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Body Care

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Sun Protection

XVII CxM Carrera Pencona

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Cross de los 3 Refugios is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider XVII CxM Carrera Pencona. In terms of elevation gain, Cross de los 3 Refugios 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, XVII CxM Carrera Pencona or Cross de los 3 Refugios?
XVII CxM Carrera Pencona has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,200m elevation gain, while Cross de los 3 Refugios is Advanced with up to 1,700m D+. The maximum distance is 21km for XVII CxM Carrera Pencona and 24km for Cross de los 3 Refugios.
When does each race take place?
XVII CxM Carrera Pencona takes place in May and Cross de los 3 Refugios in November.
How many distances does each race offer?
XVII CxM Carrera Pencona offers 2 distances and Cross de los 3 Refugios offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
XVII CxM Carrera Pencona is classified as Mountain and Cross de los 3 Refugios as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
XVII CxM Carrera Pencona requires 7 mandatory items and Cross de los 3 Refugios requires 5. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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