Cross de los 3 Refugios vs Izki Trail

Cross de los 3 Refugios (24km, 1700m D+) vs Izki Trail (21km, 750m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Cross de los 3 RefugiosAdvanced

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Manzanares el Real, Community of Madrid

Mountain2 modalities
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Izki TrailAdvanced

Izki Trail

Apellániz, Álava, Basque Country

Mountain2 modalities
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Physical profile

Cross de los 3 RefugiosIzki Trail
Date1 November 20266 September 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyAdvancedAdvanced
Max elevation gain1,700m D+750m D+

Distances — Cross de los 3 Refugios

NameKmD+
Cross de los 3 Refugios241,700
Cross de los 3 Refugios Junior181,200

Distances — Izki Trail

NameKmD+
Izki Trail 21K21750
Izki Trail 13K13450

Logistics & costs

Cross de los 3 RefugiosIzki Trail
LocationManzanares el Real, Community of MadridApellániz, Álava, Basque Country
Distance between venues251 km
Registration opens25 August 20264 April 2026
Registration closes26 October 20261 September 2026
Mandatory Gear5 mandatory items2 mandatory items
Official websiteVisitVisit

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Registration

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Izki Trail

No recommendations

Accommodation

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Izki Trail

No recommendations

Gear

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Izki Trail

Nutrition

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Izki Trail

Transport

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Izki Trail

No recommendations

Car Rental

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Izki Trail

Insurance

Cross de los 3 Refugios

No recommendations

Izki Trail

No recommendations

Body Care

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Izki Trail

Sun Protection

Cross de los 3 Refugios

Izki Trail

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Cross de los 3 Refugios is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Izki Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Cross de los 3 Refugios 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 los 3 Refugios or Izki Trail?
Cross de los 3 Refugios has Advanced difficulty with up to 1,700m elevation gain, while Izki Trail is Advanced with up to 750m D+. The maximum distance is 24km for Cross de los 3 Refugios and 21km for Izki Trail.
When does each race take place?
Cross de los 3 Refugios takes place in November and Izki Trail in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Cross de los 3 Refugios offers 2 distances and Izki Trail offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Cross de los 3 Refugios is classified as Mountain and Izki Trail as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Cross de los 3 Refugios requires 5 mandatory items and Izki Trail requires 2. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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