La Osera vs Madrid Alpine Marathon

La Osera (45km, 2300m D+) vs Madrid Alpine Marathon (44km, 2500m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

La Osera Advanced

La Osera

Paterna del Madera, Albacete, Castile-La Mancha

Mountain 4 modalities
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Madrid Alpine Marathon Advanced

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Cercedilla, Community of Madrid

Mountain 2 modalities
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Physical profile

La Osera Madrid Alpine Marathon
Date 16 May 2026 14 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 2,300m D+ 2,500m D+

Distances — La Osera

Name Km D+
Marathon 45K 45 2,300
Half Marathon 25K 25 1,300
Sprint Trail 12K 12 600
Hiking 12K 12 600

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

La Osera Madrid Alpine Marathon
Location Paterna del Madera, Albacete, Castile-La Mancha Cercedilla, Community of Madrid
Distance between venues 280 km
Registration opens 27 February 2026
Registration closes 5 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 0 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Registration

La Osera

No recommendations

Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

Accommodation

La Osera

No recommendations

Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

Nutrition

La Osera

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Transport

La Osera

No recommendations

Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

Insurance

La Osera

No recommendations

Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

Body Care

La Osera

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Sun Protection

La Osera

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, La Osera is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Madrid Alpine Marathon. 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

Which is harder, La Osera or Madrid Alpine Marathon?
La Osera has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,300m elevation gain, while Madrid Alpine Marathon is Advanced with up to 2,500m D+. The maximum distance is 45km for La Osera and 44km for Madrid Alpine Marathon.
When does each race take place?
La Osera takes place in May and Madrid Alpine Marathon in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
La Osera offers 4 distances and Madrid Alpine Marathon offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
La Osera is classified as Mountain and Madrid Alpine Marathon as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
La Osera requires 0 mandatory items and Madrid Alpine Marathon requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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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.