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?
Intermediate Desafío Galayos 2026
Arenas de San Pedro, Ávila, Castile and Leon
Advanced 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 |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
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
Gear
Desafío Galayos 2026
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
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Petzl Actik CorePetzl
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
Nutrition
Desafío Galayos 2026
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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Recommended for both -
226ERS Isotonic Drink226ERS
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
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Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
- Recommended for both
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Transport
Desafío Galayos 2026
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Car Rental
Desafío Galayos 2026
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Desafío Galayos 2026
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Body Care
Desafío Galayos 2026
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for bothCompeed
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BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for both
Compeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
Desafío Galayos 2026
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Recommended for both -
Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Recommended for bothPiz Buin
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Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Gredos
- 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 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
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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.