Kangas Mountain vs Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
Kangas Mountain (58km, 3500m D+) vs Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur (70km, 3700m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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Advanced Physical profile
| Kangas Mountain | Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 28 February 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Trail |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 3,500m D+ | 3,700m D+ |
| Max ITRA | — | 3 |
| UTMB Category | 50K | — |
Distances — Kangas Mountain
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Trail | 58 | 3,500 | — |
| Original Trail | 33 | 2,000 | 7h30 |
| Half Trail | 21 | 1,400 | — |
| Speed Trail | 12 | 550 | — |
Distances — Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra 70K | 70 | 3,700 | 3 | 17h |
| Marathon 42K | 42 | 2,438 | 1 | 10h |
| Half 21K | 21 | 1,190 | — | 5h |
| Mini 10K | 10 | 600 | — | 3h |
| Kids 4K | 4 | 100 | — | 1h 30min |
Logistics & costs
| Kangas Mountain | Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cangas de Onís, Asturias | Cazorla, Andalusia |
| Distance between venues | 631 km | |
| Registration opens | 16 September 2025 | 16 February 2026 |
| Registration closes | 28 January 2026 | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Kangas Mountain
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
No recommendations
Accommodation
Kangas Mountain
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
No recommendations
Gear
Kangas Mountain
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
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Petzl Actik CorePetzl
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
Nutrition
Kangas Mountain
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Maurten Gel 100Maurten
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226ERS Isotonic Drink226ERS
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
- Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for both
Gourmet Latino
Transport
Kangas Mountain
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
No recommendations
Car Rental
Kangas Mountain
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Kangas Mountain
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
No recommendations
Body Care
Kangas Mountain
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Buff ThermonetBuff
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
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Julbo AerospeedJulbo
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
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Salomon Cross VisorSalomon
Sun Protection
Kangas Mountain
-
Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Kangas Mountain. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur 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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