CxM Trabuco Trail vs Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
CxM Trabuco Trail (23.5km, 1500m D+) vs Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur (70km, 3700m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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Advanced Physical profile
| CxM Trabuco Trail | Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 2 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 1,500m D+ | 3,700m D+ |
| Max ITRA | — | 3 |
Distances — CxM Trabuco Trail
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail 23.5K | 23.5 | 1,500 | 6h |
| Mini Trail 13K | 13 | 800 | 4h30 |
Distances — Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra 70K | 70 | 3,700 | 3 | 17h |
| Marathon 42K | 42 | 2,438 | 1 | 10h |
| Half 21K | 21 | 1,190 | — | 5h |
| Mini 10K | 10 | 600 | — | 3h |
| Kids 4K | 4 | 100 | — | 1h 30min |
Logistics & costs
| CxM Trabuco Trail | Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Villanueva del Trabuco, Andalusia | Cazorla, Andalusia |
| Distance between venues | 152 km | |
| Registration opens | — | 16 February 2026 |
| Registration closes | 17 April 2026 | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 3 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
CxM Trabuco Trail
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
No recommendations
Accommodation
CxM Trabuco Trail
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
No recommendations
Gear
CxM Trabuco Trail
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
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Salomon Soft Flask 150 mlSalomon
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Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
Nutrition
CxM Trabuco Trail
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Maurten Gel 100Maurten
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Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Transport
CxM Trabuco Trail
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
No recommendations
Car Rental
CxM Trabuco Trail
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
CxM Trabuco Trail
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
No recommendations
Body Care
CxM Trabuco Trail
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Julbo AerospeedRecommended for bothJulbo
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Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for bothBuff
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BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
- Julbo AerospeedRecommended for both
Julbo
- Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for both
Buff
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Salomon Cross VisorSalomon
Sun Protection
CxM Trabuco Trail
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider CxM Trabuco Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.
Frequently asked questions
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Plan your race
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.