Desafío Urbión vs Gorbeia Suzien

Desafío Urbión (37km, 2600m D+) vs Gorbeia Suzien (32km, 2400m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Desafío Urbión Advanced

Desafío Urbión

Covaleda, Castile and Leon

Mountain 3 modalities
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Gorbeia Suzien Advanced

Gorbeia Suzien

Zeanuri, Basque Country

Skyrunning 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Desafío Urbión Gorbeia Suzien
Date 5 September 2026 26 September 2026
Terrain Mountain Skyrunning
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 2,600m D+ 2,400m D+

Distances — Desafío Urbión

Name Km D+
Desafío Urbión 37K 37 2,600
Open 16.5K 16.5 1,200
6K 6 300

Distances — Gorbeia Suzien

Name Km D+ Max Time
Gorbeia Suzien Skyrace 32K 32 2,400 6h30
Gorbeia Suzien 21K 21 1,200 —

Logistics & costs

Desafío Urbión Gorbeia Suzien
Location Covaleda, Castile and Leon Zeanuri, Basque Country
Distance between venues 130 km
Registration opens 1 January 2026 —
Registration closes 25 August 2026 —
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 2 mandatory items
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Registration

Desafío Urbión

No recommendations

Gorbeia Suzien

No recommendations

Accommodation

Desafío Urbión

No recommendations

Gorbeia Suzien

No recommendations

Gear

Desafío Urbión

Gorbeia Suzien

Nutrition

Desafío Urbión

Gorbeia Suzien

Transport

Desafío Urbión

No recommendations

Gorbeia Suzien

No recommendations

Car Rental

Desafío Urbión

Gorbeia Suzien

Insurance

Desafío Urbión

No recommendations

Gorbeia Suzien

No recommendations

Body Care

Desafío Urbión

Gorbeia Suzien

No recommendations

Sun Protection

Desafío Urbión

Gorbeia Suzien

No recommendations

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Desafío Urbión is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Gorbeia Suzien. In terms of elevation gain, Desafío Urbión 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 Urbión or Gorbeia Suzien?
Desafío Urbión has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,600m elevation gain, while Gorbeia Suzien is Advanced with up to 2,400m D+. The maximum distance is 37km for Desafío Urbión and 32km for Gorbeia Suzien.
When does each race take place?
Desafío Urbión takes place in September and Gorbeia Suzien in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Desafío Urbión offers 3 distances and Gorbeia Suzien offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Desafío Urbión is classified as Mountain and Gorbeia Suzien as Skyrunning.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Desafío Urbión requires 6 mandatory items and Gorbeia Suzien requires 2. 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.