Cross de Cuerda Larga vs Cross de los 3 Refugios

Cross de Cuerda Larga (26km, 1500m 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?

Cross de Cuerda Larga Advanced

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Miraflores de la Sierra, Community of Madrid

Mountain 1 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

Cross de Cuerda Larga Cross de los 3 Refugios
Date 31 May 2026 1 November 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,500m D+ 1,700m D+

Distances — Cross de Cuerda Larga

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

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

Cross de Cuerda Larga Cross de los 3 Refugios
Location Miraflores de la Sierra, Community of Madrid Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues 13 km
Registration opens 15 March 2026 25 August 2026
Registration closes 27 May 2026 26 October 2026
Mandatory Gear 5 mandatory items 5 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Accommodation

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Gear

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Nutrition

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Transport

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Car Rental

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Insurance

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Cross de los 3 Refugios

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Body Care

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Sun Protection

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Cross de Cuerda Larga is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Cross de los 3 Refugios. 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, Cross de Cuerda Larga or Cross de los 3 Refugios?
Cross de Cuerda Larga has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,500m elevation gain, while Cross de los 3 Refugios is Advanced with up to 1,700m D+. The maximum distance is 26km for Cross de Cuerda Larga and 24km for Cross de los 3 Refugios.
When does each race take place?
Cross de Cuerda Larga takes place in May and Cross de los 3 Refugios in November.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de Cuerda Larga offers 1 distances and Cross de los 3 Refugios offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de Cuerda Larga is classified as Mountain and Cross de los 3 Refugios as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de Cuerda Larga requires 5 mandatory items and Cross de los 3 Refugios requires 5. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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