Desafío Urbión vs Pedraforca Xtrail
Desafío Urbión (37km, 2600m D+) vs Pedraforca Xtrail (42km, 2600m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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Advanced Physical profile
| Desafío Urbión | Pedraforca Xtrail | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 5 September 2026 | 5 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 2,600m D+ | 2,600m D+ |
| Max ITRA | — | 2 |
Distances — Desafío Urbión
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Desafío Urbión 37K | 37 | 2,600 |
| Open 16.5K | 16.5 | 1,200 |
| 6K | 6 | 300 |
Distances — Pedraforca Xtrail
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marató 42K | 42 | 2,600 | 2 | 8h |
| Trail 26K | 26 | 1,400 | 1 | 5h30 |
| Caminada 10K | 10 | 550 | — | 3h |
Logistics & costs
| Desafío Urbión | Pedraforca Xtrail | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Covaleda, Castile and Leon | Saldes, Catalonia |
| Distance between venues | 381 km | |
| Registration opens | 1 January 2026 | — |
| Registration closes | 25 August 2026 | 3 September 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 5 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Pedraforca Xtrail
No recommendations
Accommodation
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Pedraforca Xtrail
No recommendations
Gear
Desafío Urbión
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Recommended for bothSalomon
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Recommended for both -
Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
Pedraforca Xtrail
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
- Recommended for both
- Salomon ADV Skin 12Recommended for both
Salomon
Nutrition
Desafío Urbión
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic Drink226ERS
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedRecommended for bothDorimed
Pedraforca Xtrail
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
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SaltStick CapsSaltStick
- Dátiles Medjool DorimedRecommended for both
Dorimed
Transport
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Pedraforca Xtrail
No recommendations
Car Rental
Desafío Urbión
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Pedraforca Xtrail
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Pedraforca Xtrail
No recommendations
Body Care
Desafío Urbión
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for bothCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Pedraforca Xtrail
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Julbo AerospeedJulbo
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BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
- Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for both
Compeed
Sun Protection
Desafío Urbión
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Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Recommended for bothPiz Buin
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Recommended for both
Pedraforca Xtrail
- Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Recommended for both
Piz Buin
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Pedraforca Xtrail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Desafío Urbión. 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
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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.