Festival Cavalls del Vent vs Riaño Trail Run
Festival Cavalls del Vent (84km, 5600m D+) vs Riaño Trail Run (84km, 5500m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Advanced
Advanced Physical profile
| Festival Cavalls del Vent | Riaño Trail Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 20 June 2026 | 26 June 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 5,600m D+ | 5,500m D+ |
| Max ITRA | 4 | — |
| UTMB Category | 100K | — |
Distances — Festival Cavalls del Vent
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalls del Vent OPEN | 84 | 5,600 | 4 | 24h |
| Cavalls del Vent HALF | 38 | 2,570 | 2 | 24h |
| Cavalls del Vent Dégustation | 28 | 2,000 | — | — |
Distances — Riaño Trail Run
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riaño 3xTrail Run | 84 | 5,500 | |
| Riaño 2xTrail Run | 47.6 | 3,070 | |
| Riaño Open | 42.9 | 2,120 | 8h |
Logistics & costs
| Festival Cavalls del Vent | Riaño Trail Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bagà, Catalonia | Riaño, León, Castile and Leon |
| Distance between venues | 569 km | |
| Registration opens | — | — |
| Registration closes | — | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 7 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Riaño Trail Run
No recommendations
Accommodation
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Riaño Trail Run
No recommendations
Gear
Festival Cavalls del Vent
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Riaño Trail Run
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
Nutrition
Festival Cavalls del Vent
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Riaño Trail Run
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Maurten Gel 100Maurten
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Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Transport
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Riaño Trail Run
No recommendations
Car Rental
Festival Cavalls del Vent
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Riaño Trail Run
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Insurance
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Riaño Trail Run
No recommendations
Body Care
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Riaño Trail Run
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After Bite Xtra GelAfter Bite
Sun Protection
Festival Cavalls del Vent
No recommendations
Riaño Trail Run
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Festival Cavalls del Vent is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Riaño Trail Run. In terms of elevation gain, Festival Cavalls del Vent is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.
Frequently asked questions
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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.