Cross de la Pedriza vs Trail Heróica Sacra

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

Cross de la Pedriza

Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid

Mountain 4 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 la Pedriza Trail Heróica Sacra
Date 10 May 2026 27 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,600m D+ 1,800m 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 — Trail Heróica Sacra

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

Logistics & costs

Cross de la Pedriza Trail Heróica Sacra
Location Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid Chantada, Lugo, Galicia
Distance between venues 386 km
Registration opens 25 February 2026 —
Registration closes 4 May 2026 —
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 0 mandatory items
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Registration

Cross de la Pedriza

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

No recommendations

Accommodation

Cross de la Pedriza

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

No recommendations

Gear

Cross de la Pedriza

Trail Heróica Sacra

Nutrition

Cross de la Pedriza

Trail Heróica Sacra

Transport

Cross de la Pedriza

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

No recommendations

Car Rental

Cross de la Pedriza

Trail Heróica Sacra

Insurance

Cross de la Pedriza

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

No recommendations

Body Care

Cross de la Pedriza

Trail Heróica Sacra

Sun Protection

Cross de la Pedriza

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 la Pedriza. 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 la Pedriza or Trail Heróica Sacra?
Cross de la Pedriza has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,600m elevation gain, while Trail Heróica Sacra is Advanced with up to 1,800m D+. The maximum distance is 25km for Cross de la Pedriza and 33km for Trail Heróica Sacra.
When does each race take place?
Cross de la Pedriza takes place in May and Trail Heróica Sacra in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de la Pedriza offers 4 distances and Trail Heróica Sacra offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de la Pedriza is classified as Mountain and Trail Heróica Sacra as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de la Pedriza requires 6 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.