EDP DesafiOSOmiedo vs Ultra Trail Gredos
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo (70km, 8000m D+) vs Ultra Trail Gredos (71km, 2322m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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AdvancedPhysical profile
| EDP DesafiOSOmiedo | Ultra Trail Gredos | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 4 July 2026 | 19 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 8,000m D+ | 2,322m D+ |
Distances — EDP DesafiOSOmiedo
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTDS | 70 | 8,000 | 14h |
| MDS | 46 | 2,270 | 10h15 |
| SDS | 24 | 1,038 | 5h15 |
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
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Accommodation
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Gear
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo
Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
Petzl Actik CorePetzl
Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
Nutrition
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo
Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
226ERS Isotonic Drink226ERS
Clif Bar Original Energy BarClif Bar
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Transport
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Car Rental
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Recommended for both
Insurance
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Body Care
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo
BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Recommended for both
Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo
Recommended for both
Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Recommended for bothPiz Buin
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Recommended for both
- Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Recommended for both
Piz Buin
- Recommended for both
Terrain and elevation
Both races share the same terrain classification (Mountain). On its longest distance, EDP DesafiOSOmiedo climbs around 114m per km versus 33m/km on the other race — the higher that ratio, the steeper and more technical the climbs tend to be.
Location and travel
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo (Asturias) and Ultra Trail Gredos (Castile and Leon) sit roughly 316km apart — worth factoring into travel plans if you're weighing both for the same season.
Entry price
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo starts from €55 for its shortest distance; Ultra Trail Gredos hasn't published pricing yet.
Time of year
EDP DesafiOSOmiedo runs in July and Ultra Trail Gredos in September, so both fit in the same season if you want to race them separately. EDP DesafiOSOmiedo falls right in its region's recommended window. Ultra Trail Gredos falls right in its region's recommended window.
Mandatory gear
1 item overlap between both mandatory gear lists. EDP DesafiOSOmiedo additionally requires mountain or trail running shoes, hooded long-sleeve windbreaker, cap, visor or bandana and 3 more; Ultra Trail Gredos additionally requires waterproof windbreaker, headlamp, cup or container.
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 EDP DesafiOSOmiedo. In terms of elevation gain, EDP DesafiOSOmiedo 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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