Cross de Cuerda Larga vs Irati Trail
Cross de Cuerda Larga (26km, 1500m D+) vs Irati Trail (30km, 2000m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Advanced Cross de Cuerda Larga
Miraflores de la Sierra, Community of Madrid
Advanced Physical profile
| Cross de Cuerda Larga | Irati Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 31 May 2026 | 6 June 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 1,500m D+ | 2,000m D+ |
Distances — Cross de Cuerda Larga
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cross de Cuerda Larga | 26 | 1,500 |
Distances — Irati Trail
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Irati Trail 30K | 30 | 2,000 |
Logistics & costs
| Cross de Cuerda Larga | Irati Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Miraflores de la Sierra, Community of Madrid | Ezcároz, Navarre |
| Distance between venues | 321 km | |
| Registration opens | 15 March 2026 | — |
| Registration closes | 27 May 2026 | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 5 mandatory items | 0 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Cross de Cuerda Larga
No recommendations
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Accommodation
Cross de Cuerda Larga
No recommendations
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Gear
Cross de Cuerda Larga
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon Soft Flask 150 mlSalomon
Irati Trail
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
-
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Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
Nutrition
Cross de Cuerda Larga
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
Irati Trail
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- 226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both
226ERS
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
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Clif Bar Original Energy BarClif Bar
Transport
Cross de Cuerda Larga
No recommendations
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Car Rental
Cross de Cuerda Larga
Irati Trail
Insurance
Cross de Cuerda Larga
No recommendations
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Body Care
Cross de Cuerda Larga
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for bothCompeed
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BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
Irati Trail
- Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for both
Compeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
Cross de Cuerda Larga
-
Recommended for both
Irati Trail
- Recommended for both
-
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Irati Trail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Cross de Cuerda Larga. In terms of elevation gain, Irati Trail 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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Plan your race
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.