Entremontañas Paralelo 28 vs Santa Cruz Extreme
Entremontañas Paralelo 28 (24km, 1185m D+) vs Santa Cruz Extreme (25km, 1460m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Intermediate Entremontañas Paralelo 28
La Aldea de San Nicolás, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Advanced Physical profile
| Entremontañas Paralelo 28 | Santa Cruz Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 14 November 2026 | 17 October 2026 |
| Terrain | Skyrunning | Skyrunning |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 1,185m D+ | 1,460m D+ |
Distances — Entremontañas Paralelo 28
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media 24K | 24 | 1,185 | 6h |
| Corta 16K | 16 | 720 | 4h |
| Cadete 11K | 11 | 450 | 3h |
Distances — Santa Cruz Extreme
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaga Xtrm 25K | 25 | 1,460 | 6h |
| Anaga Xtrm 18K | 18 | 1,135 | 5h |
| Anaga Xtrm 10K | 10 | 361 | 3h |
Logistics & costs
| Entremontañas Paralelo 28 | Santa Cruz Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Aldea de San Nicolás, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands |
| Distance between venues | 70 km | |
| Registration opens | — | — |
| Registration closes | — | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 2 mandatory items | 2 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Entremontañas Paralelo 28
No recommendations
Santa Cruz Extreme
No recommendations
Accommodation
Entremontañas Paralelo 28
No recommendations
Santa Cruz Extreme
No recommendations
Gear
Entremontañas Paralelo 28
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Santa Cruz Extreme
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Nutrition
Entremontañas Paralelo 28
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Santa Cruz Extreme
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Transport
Entremontañas Paralelo 28
No recommendations
Santa Cruz Extreme
No recommendations
Car Rental
Entremontañas Paralelo 28
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Santa Cruz Extreme
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Insurance
Entremontañas Paralelo 28
No recommendations
Santa Cruz Extreme
No recommendations
Body Care
Entremontañas Paralelo 28
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Julbo AerospeedRecommended for bothJulbo
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Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for bothBuff
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Salomon Cross VisorRecommended for bothSalomon
Santa Cruz Extreme
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Julbo AerospeedRecommended for bothJulbo
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Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for bothBuff
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Salomon Cross VisorRecommended for bothSalomon
Sun Protection
Entremontañas Paralelo 28
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Santa Cruz Extreme
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Santa Cruz Extreme is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Entremontañas Paralelo 28. In terms of elevation gain, Santa Cruz Extreme 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
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