Desafío Ultra El Cainejo vs Ultra Montaña Palentina
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo (52km, 5500m D+) vs Ultra Montaña Palentina (65km, 4500m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Elite Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
Caín de Valdeón, León, Castile and Leon
Advanced Ultra Montaña Palentina
Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and Leon
Physical profile
| Desafío Ultra El Cainejo | Ultra Montaña Palentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 23 May 2026 | 12 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Elite | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 5,500m D+ | 4,500m D+ |
| Max ITRA | — | 4 |
| UTMB Category | 100K | — |
Distances — Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desafío Ultra 52K | 52 | 5,500 | 16h |
| Cainejo 35K | 35.7 | 3,200 | 12h |
| Cainejín 19K | 19.5 | 1,800 | 6h |
Distances — Ultra Montaña Palentina
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Montaña Palentina 65K | 65 | 4,500 | 4 | 18h |
| Maratón Montaña Palentina 44K | 44 | 3,510 | 3 | 9h |
| Trail Fuentes Carrionas 21K | 21 | 1,150 | 1 | 5h |
| Start Trail 6K | 6 | 300 | — | — |
| Young Trail 6K | 6 | 300 | — | — |
Logistics & costs
| Desafío Ultra El Cainejo | Ultra Montaña Palentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Caín de Valdeón, León, Castile and Leon | Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and Leon |
| Distance between venues | 31 km | |
| Registration opens | 5 December 2025 | — |
| Registration closes | 18 May 2026 | 8 September 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Accommodation
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Gear
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Petzl Actik CoreRecommended for bothPetzl
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Recommended for both -
Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for bothGore Wear
Ultra Montaña Palentina
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
- Petzl Actik CoreRecommended for both
Petzl
- Recommended for both
- Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for both
Gore Wear
Nutrition
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Recommended for bothPrecision Fuel & Hydration
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Recommended for both -
Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Ultra Montaña Palentina
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Recommended for both
Precision Fuel & Hydration
- Recommended for both
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Transport
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Car Rental
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Montaña Palentina
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Body Care
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
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After Bite Xtra GelAfter Bite
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
Desafío Ultra El Cainejo
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Recommended for both -
Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Recommended for bothPiz Buin
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Recommended for both
Ultra Montaña Palentina
- Recommended for both
- Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Recommended for both
Piz Buin
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Montaña Palentina is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Desafío Ultra El Cainejo. In terms of elevation gain, Desafío Ultra El Cainejo 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.