Cross de la Pedriza vs Cross de Las Dehesas

Cross de la Pedriza (25km, 1600m D+) vs Cross de Las Dehesas (29km, 1900m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Cross de la Pedriza Advanced

Cross de la Pedriza

Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid

Mountain 4 modalities
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Cross de Las Dehesas Advanced

Cross de Las Dehesas

Cercedilla, Community of Madrid

Mountain 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Cross de la Pedriza Cross de Las Dehesas
Date 10 May 2026 27 September 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,600m D+ 1,900m D+

Distances — Cross de la Pedriza

Name Km D+
Cross de la Pedriza 25K 25 1,600
Cross de la Pedriza 18K 18 1,000
Cross de la Pedriza 12K 12 600
Cross de la Pedriza 5K 5 250

Distances — Cross de Las Dehesas

Name Km D+
Cross de Las Dehesas 29 1,900
Trail Dehesas de la Fuenfría 15.2 960

Logistics & costs

Cross de la Pedriza Cross de Las Dehesas
Location Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid Cercedilla, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues 16 km
Registration opens 25 February 2026 1 May 2026
Registration closes 4 May 2026 7 September 2026
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 3 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de la Pedriza

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Cross de Las Dehesas

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Accommodation

Cross de la Pedriza

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Cross de Las Dehesas

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Gear

Cross de la Pedriza

Cross de Las Dehesas

Nutrition

Cross de la Pedriza

Cross de Las Dehesas

Transport

Cross de la Pedriza

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Cross de Las Dehesas

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Car Rental

Cross de la Pedriza

Cross de Las Dehesas

Insurance

Cross de la Pedriza

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Cross de Las Dehesas

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Body Care

Cross de la Pedriza

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Sun Protection

Cross de la Pedriza

Cross de Las Dehesas

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Cross de Las Dehesas is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Cross de la Pedriza. In terms of elevation gain, Cross de Las Dehesas 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 la Pedriza or Cross de Las Dehesas?
Cross de la Pedriza has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,600m elevation gain, while Cross de Las Dehesas is Advanced with up to 1,900m D+. The maximum distance is 25km for Cross de la Pedriza and 29km for Cross de Las Dehesas.
When does each race take place?
Cross de la Pedriza takes place in May and Cross de Las Dehesas in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de la Pedriza offers 4 distances and Cross de Las Dehesas offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de la Pedriza is classified as Mountain and Cross de Las Dehesas as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de la Pedriza requires 6 mandatory items and Cross de Las Dehesas requires 3. 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.