Irati Trail vs Madrid Alpine Marathon
Irati Trail (30km, 2000m D+) vs Madrid Alpine Marathon (44km, 2500m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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Advanced Physical profile
| Irati Trail | Madrid Alpine Marathon | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 6 June 2026 | 14 June 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 2,000m D+ | 2,500m D+ |
Distances — Irati Trail
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Irati Trail 30K | 30 | 2,000 |
Distances — Madrid Alpine Marathon
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Marathon 44K | 44 | 2,500 | 9h |
| Cross Alpino del Telégrafo 19K | 19 | 1,050 | — |
Logistics & costs
| Irati Trail | Madrid Alpine Marathon | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ezcároz, Navarre | Cercedilla, Community of Madrid |
| Distance between venues | 344 km | |
| Registration opens | — | 27 February 2026 |
| Registration closes | — | 5 June 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 0 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Madrid Alpine Marathon
No recommendations
Accommodation
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Madrid Alpine Marathon
No recommendations
Gear
Irati Trail
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
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Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon
Madrid Alpine Marathon
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
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Buff ThermonetBuff
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Lifesystems Thermal BlanketLifesystems
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Salomon Soft Flask 150 mlSalomon
Nutrition
Irati Trail
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Maurten Gel 100Maurten
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226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both226ERS
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
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Clif Bar Original Energy BarClif Bar
Madrid Alpine Marathon
- 226ERS Isotonic DrinkRecommended for both
226ERS
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Transport
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Madrid Alpine Marathon
No recommendations
Car Rental
Irati Trail
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Recommended for both
Madrid Alpine Marathon
- Recommended for both
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Insurance
Irati Trail
No recommendations
Madrid Alpine Marathon
No recommendations
Body Care
Irati Trail
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Madrid Alpine Marathon
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Julbo AerospeedJulbo
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
Sun Protection
Irati Trail
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Madrid Alpine Marathon
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Madrid Alpine Marathon is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Irati Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Madrid Alpine Marathon 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.