Desafío Galayos 2026 vs Ultra Trail Gredos

Desafío Galayos 2026 (20km, 1200m D+) vs Ultra Trail Gredos (71km, 2322m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Desafío Galayos 2026 Intermediate

Desafío Galayos 2026

Arenas de San Pedro, Ávila, Castile and Leon

Mountain 1 modalities
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Ultra Trail Gredos Advanced

Ultra Trail Gredos

Hoyos del Espino, Ávila, Castile and Leon

Mountain 6 modalities
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Physical profile

Desafío Galayos 2026 Ultra Trail Gredos
Date 13 June 2026 19 September 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Intermediate Advanced
Max elevation gain 1,200m D+ 2,322m D+

Distances — Desafío Galayos 2026

Name Km D+
Trail 20K 20 1,200

Distances — Ultra Trail Gredos

Name Km D+
Ultra de Gredos 71K 71 2,322
Gran Trail de Gredos 54K 54 1,341
Maratón de Gredos 43K 43 1,347
Skyline de Gredos 33K 33 691
Media Maratón de Gredos 20K 20 472
10K de Gredos 10 168

Logistics & costs

Desafío Galayos 2026 Ultra Trail Gredos
Location Arenas de San Pedro, Ávila, Castile and Leon Hoyos del Espino, Ávila, Castile and Leon
Distance between venues 18 km
Registration opens
Registration closes 19 August 2026
Mandatory Gear 0 mandatory items 4 mandatory items
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Pack 360 — Services

Registration

Desafío Galayos 2026

No recommendations

Ultra Trail Gredos

No recommendations

Accommodation

Desafío Galayos 2026

No recommendations

Ultra Trail Gredos

No recommendations

Nutrition

Desafío Galayos 2026

Ultra Trail Gredos

Transport

Desafío Galayos 2026

No recommendations

Ultra Trail Gredos

No recommendations

Insurance

Desafío Galayos 2026

No recommendations

Ultra Trail Gredos

No recommendations

Body Care

Desafío Galayos 2026

Ultra Trail Gredos

Sun Protection

Desafío Galayos 2026

Ultra Trail Gredos

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Trail Gredos is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Desafío Galayos 2026. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Trail Gredos 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, Desafío Galayos 2026 or Ultra Trail Gredos?
Desafío Galayos 2026 has Intermediate difficulty with up to 1,200m elevation gain, while Ultra Trail Gredos is Advanced with up to 2,322m D+. The maximum distance is 20km for Desafío Galayos 2026 and 71km for Ultra Trail Gredos.
When does each race take place?
Desafío Galayos 2026 takes place in June and Ultra Trail Gredos in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Desafío Galayos 2026 offers 1 distances and Ultra Trail Gredos offers 6.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Desafío Galayos 2026 is classified as Mountain and Ultra Trail Gredos as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Desafío Galayos 2026 requires 0 mandatory items and Ultra Trail Gredos requires 4. 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.