Mañaritik Atxetara vs Trail Picos de la Demanda

Mañaritik Atxetara (43km, 3900m D+) vs Trail Picos de la Demanda (35km, 2300m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Mañaritik AtxetaraElite

Mañaritik Atxetara

Mañaria, Vizcaya, Basque Country

Skyrunning5 modalities
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Trail Picos de la DemandaAdvanced

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Ezcaray, La Rioja

Mountain4 modalities
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Physical profile

Mañaritik AtxetaraTrail Picos de la Demanda
Date19 September 202612 September 2026
TerrainSkyrunningMountain
DifficultyEliteAdvanced
Max elevation gain3,900m D+2,300m D+

Distances — Mañaritik Atxetara

NameKmD+
Mañaritik Atxetara 43K433,900
Mañaritik Atxetara 22K222,000
Mañaritik Atxetara 13K131,100
Untzillaitz Zuzen (vertical)2.9750
Marcha Montañera191,150

Distances — Trail Picos de la Demanda

NameKmD+Max Time
35K Trail352,3008h
24K Trail241,2005h
10K Trail10.54503h
Nocturna by Irier73502h

Logistics & costs

Mañaritik AtxetaraTrail Picos de la Demanda
LocationMañaria, Vizcaya, Basque CountryEzcaray, La Rioja
Distance between venues96 km
Registration opens3 January 2026—
Registration closes18 September 2026—
Mandatory Gear3 mandatory items5 mandatory items
Official websiteVisitVisit

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Registration

Mañaritik Atxetara

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Accommodation

Mañaritik Atxetara

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Gear

Mañaritik Atxetara

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Nutrition

Mañaritik Atxetara

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Transport

Mañaritik Atxetara

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Car Rental

Mañaritik Atxetara

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Insurance

Mañaritik Atxetara

No recommendations

Trail Picos de la Demanda

No recommendations

Body Care

Mañaritik Atxetara

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Sun Protection

Mañaritik Atxetara

Trail Picos de la Demanda

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Mañaritik Atxetara is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Trail Picos de la Demanda. In terms of elevation gain, Mañaritik Atxetara 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, Mañaritik Atxetara or Trail Picos de la Demanda?
Mañaritik Atxetara has Elite difficulty with up to 3,900m elevation gain, while Trail Picos de la Demanda is Advanced with up to 2,300m D+. The maximum distance is 43km for Mañaritik Atxetara and 35km for Trail Picos de la Demanda.
When does each race take place?
Mañaritik Atxetara takes place in September and Trail Picos de la Demanda in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Mañaritik Atxetara offers 5 distances and Trail Picos de la Demanda offers 4.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Mañaritik Atxetara is classified as Skyrunning and Trail Picos de la Demanda as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Mañaritik Atxetara requires 3 mandatory items and Trail Picos de la Demanda requires 5. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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