Desafío Urbión vs Trail Picos de la Demanda
Desafío Urbión (37km, 2600m D+) vs Trail Picos de la Demanda (35km, 2300m 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 | Trail Picos de la Demanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 5 September 2026 | 12 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 2,600m D+ | 2,300m D+ |
Distances — Desafío Urbión
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Desafío Urbión 37K | 37 | 2,600 |
| Open 16.5K | 16.5 | 1,200 |
| 6K | 6 | 300 |
Distances — Trail Picos de la Demanda
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35K Trail | 35 | 2,300 | 8h |
| 24K Trail | 24 | 1,200 | 5h |
| 10K Trail | 10.5 | 450 | 3h |
| Nocturna by Irier | 7 | 350 | 2h |
Logistics & costs
| Desafío Urbión | Trail Picos de la Demanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Covaleda, Castile and Leon | Ezcaray, La Rioja |
| Distance between venues | 44 km | |
| Registration opens | 1 January 2026 | — |
| Registration closes | 25 August 2026 | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 5 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Trail Picos de la Demanda
No recommendations
Accommodation
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Trail Picos de la Demanda
No recommendations
Gear
Desafío Urbión
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
Trail Picos de la Demanda
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
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Petzl Actik CorePetzl
Nutrition
Desafío Urbión
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Trail Picos de la Demanda
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- 226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both
226ERS
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Transport
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Trail Picos de la Demanda
No recommendations
Car Rental
Desafío Urbión
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Trail Picos de la Demanda
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Trail Picos de la Demanda
No recommendations
Body Care
Desafío Urbión
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Trail Picos de la Demanda
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
Sun Protection
Desafío Urbión
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Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Piz Buin
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Recommended for both
Trail Picos de la Demanda
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- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Desafío Urbión is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Trail Picos de la Demanda. 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.