Desafío Urbión vs Ultra Montaña Palentina
Desafío Urbión (37km, 2600m D+) vs Ultra Montaña Palentina (65km, 4500m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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Advanced Ultra Montaña Palentina
Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and Leon
Physical profile
| Desafío Urbión | Ultra Montaña Palentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 5 September 2026 | 12 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 2,600m D+ | 4,500m D+ |
| Max ITRA | — | 4 |
Distances — Desafío Urbión
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Desafío Urbión 37K | 37 | 2,600 |
| Open 16.5K | 16.5 | 1,200 |
| 6K | 6 | 300 |
Distances — Ultra Montaña Palentina
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Montaña Palentina 65K | 65 | 4,500 | 4 | 18h |
| Maratón Montaña Palentina 44K | 44 | 3,510 | 3 | 9h |
| Trail Fuentes Carrionas 21K | 21 | 1,150 | 1 | 5h |
| Start Trail 6K | 6 | 300 | — | — |
| Young Trail 6K | 6 | 300 | — | — |
Logistics & costs
| Desafío Urbión | Ultra Montaña Palentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Covaleda, Castile and Leon | Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and Leon |
| Distance between venues | 191 km | |
| Registration opens | 1 January 2026 | — |
| Registration closes | 25 August 2026 | 8 September 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Accommodation
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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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Recommended for both -
Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for bothGore Wear
Ultra Montaña Palentina
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
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Petzl Actik CorePetzl
- Recommended for both
- Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for both
Gore Wear
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
Ultra Montaña Palentina
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
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Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
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- Dátiles Medjool DorimedRecommended for both
Dorimed
Transport
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Car Rental
Desafío Urbión
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Montaña Palentina
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Desafío Urbión
No recommendations
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Body Care
Desafío Urbión
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for bothCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourRecommended for bothLurbel
Ultra Montaña Palentina
- Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for both
Compeed
- Lurbel Desafío FourRecommended for both
Lurbel
Sun Protection
Desafío Urbión
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Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Recommended for bothPiz Buin
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Recommended for both
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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- Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Recommended for both
Piz Buin
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Montaña Palentina is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Desafío Urbión. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Montaña Palentina 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.