Cross de la Pedriza vs Madrid Alpine Marathon

Cross de la Pedriza (25km, 1600m 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 la Pedriza Advanced

Cross de la Pedriza

Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid

Mountain 4 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 la Pedriza Madrid Alpine Marathon
Date 10 May 2026 14 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,600m D+ 2,500m 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 — 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 la Pedriza Madrid Alpine Marathon
Location Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid Cercedilla, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues 16 km
Registration opens 25 February 2026 27 February 2026
Registration closes 4 May 2026 5 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Cross de la Pedriza

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Gear

Cross de la Pedriza

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Nutrition

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Transport

Cross de la Pedriza

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Insurance

Cross de la Pedriza

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Body Care

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Sun Protection

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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 la Pedriza. 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 la Pedriza or Madrid Alpine Marathon?
Cross de la Pedriza has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,600m elevation gain, while Madrid Alpine Marathon is Advanced with up to 2,500m D+. The maximum distance is 25km for Cross de la Pedriza and 44km for Madrid Alpine Marathon.
When does each race take place?
Cross de la Pedriza takes place in May and Madrid Alpine Marathon in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de la Pedriza offers 4 distances and Madrid Alpine Marathon offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de la Pedriza is classified as Mountain and Madrid Alpine Marathon as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de la Pedriza requires 6 mandatory items and Madrid Alpine Marathon requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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