Cross de Cuerda Larga vs Madrid Alpine Marathon

Cross de Cuerda Larga (26km, 1500m D+) vs Madrid Alpine Marathon (44km, 2500m 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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Madrid Alpine Marathon Advanced

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Cercedilla, Community of Madrid

Mountain 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Cross de Cuerda Larga Madrid Alpine Marathon
Date 31 May 2026 14 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,500m D+ 2,500m D+

Distances — Cross de Cuerda Larga

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

Distances — Madrid Alpine Marathon

Name Km D+ Max Time
Alpine Marathon 44K 44 2,500 9h
Cross Alpino del Telégrafo 19K 19 1,050

Logistics & costs

Cross de Cuerda Larga Madrid Alpine Marathon
Location Miraflores de la Sierra, Community of Madrid Cercedilla, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues 25 km
Registration opens 15 March 2026 27 February 2026
Registration closes 27 May 2026 5 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 5 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

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Accommodation

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

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Nutrition

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Transport

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

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Insurance

Cross de Cuerda Larga

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Madrid Alpine Marathon

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Body Care

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Sun Protection

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Madrid Alpine Marathon is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Cross de Cuerda Larga. In terms of elevation gain, Madrid Alpine Marathon 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 Madrid Alpine Marathon?
Cross de Cuerda Larga has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,500m elevation gain, while Madrid Alpine Marathon is Advanced with up to 2,500m D+. The maximum distance is 26km for Cross de Cuerda Larga and 44km for Madrid Alpine Marathon.
When does each race take place?
Cross de Cuerda Larga takes place in May and Madrid Alpine Marathon in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de Cuerda Larga offers 1 distances and Madrid Alpine Marathon offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de Cuerda Larga is classified as Mountain and Madrid Alpine Marathon as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de Cuerda Larga requires 5 mandatory items and Madrid Alpine Marathon requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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