Cross de Cuerda Larga vs Trail Heróica Sacra

Cross de Cuerda Larga (26km, 1500m D+) vs Trail Heróica Sacra (33km, 1800m 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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Trail Heróica Sacra Advanced

Trail Heróica Sacra

Chantada, Lugo, Galicia

Mountain 3 modalities
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Physical profile

Cross de Cuerda Larga Trail Heróica Sacra
Date 31 May 2026 27 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,500m D+ 1,800m D+

Distances — Cross de Cuerda Larga

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

Distances — Trail Heróica Sacra

Name Km D+
Trail Largo 33 1,800
Trail Medio 23 1,100
Trail Corto 12 550

Logistics & costs

Cross de Cuerda Larga Trail Heróica Sacra
Location Miraflores de la Sierra, Community of Madrid Chantada, Lugo, Galicia
Distance between venues 387 km
Registration opens 15 March 2026 —
Registration closes 27 May 2026 —
Mandatory Gear 5 mandatory items 0 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de Cuerda Larga

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

No recommendations

Accommodation

Cross de Cuerda Larga

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

No recommendations

Gear

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Trail Heróica Sacra

Nutrition

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Trail Heróica Sacra

Transport

Cross de Cuerda Larga

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

No recommendations

Car Rental

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Trail Heróica Sacra

Insurance

Cross de Cuerda Larga

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

No recommendations

Body Care

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Trail Heróica Sacra

Sun Protection

Cross de Cuerda Larga

Trail Heróica Sacra

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Trail Heróica Sacra is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Cross de Cuerda Larga. In terms of elevation gain, Trail Heróica Sacra 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 Trail Heróica Sacra?
Cross de Cuerda Larga has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,500m elevation gain, while Trail Heróica Sacra is Advanced with up to 1,800m D+. The maximum distance is 26km for Cross de Cuerda Larga and 33km for Trail Heróica Sacra.
When does each race take place?
Cross de Cuerda Larga takes place in May and Trail Heróica Sacra in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de Cuerda Larga offers 1 distances and Trail Heróica Sacra offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de Cuerda Larga is classified as Mountain and Trail Heróica Sacra as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de Cuerda Larga requires 5 mandatory items and Trail Heróica Sacra requires 0. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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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.