Madrid Alpine Marathon vs Trail Heróica Sacra

Madrid Alpine Marathon (44km, 2500m D+) vs Trail Heróica Sacra (33km, 1800m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Madrid Alpine Marathon Advanced

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Cercedilla, Community of Madrid

Mountain 2 modalities
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Trail Heróica Sacra Advanced

Trail Heróica Sacra

Chantada, Lugo, Galicia

Mountain 3 modalities
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Physical profile

Madrid Alpine Marathon Trail Heróica Sacra
Date 14 June 2026 27 June 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 2,500m D+ 1,800m D+

Distances — Madrid Alpine Marathon

Name Km D+ Max Time
Alpine Marathon 44K 44 2,500 9h
Cross Alpino del Telégrafo 19K 19 1,050

Distances — Trail Heróica Sacra

Name Km D+
Trail Largo 33 1,800
Trail Medio 23 1,100
Trail Corto 12 550

Logistics & costs

Madrid Alpine Marathon Trail Heróica Sacra
Location Cercedilla, Community of Madrid Chantada, Lugo, Galicia
Distance between venues 372 km
Registration opens 27 February 2026
Registration closes 5 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 0 mandatory items
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Registration

Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

No recommendations

Accommodation

Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

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Nutrition

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Trail Heróica Sacra

Transport

Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

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Insurance

Madrid Alpine Marathon

No recommendations

Trail Heróica Sacra

No recommendations

Body Care

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Trail Heróica Sacra

Sun Protection

Madrid Alpine Marathon

Trail Heróica Sacra

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 Trail Heróica Sacra. 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, Madrid Alpine Marathon or Trail Heróica Sacra?
Madrid Alpine Marathon has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,500m elevation gain, while Trail Heróica Sacra is Advanced with up to 1,800m D+. The maximum distance is 44km for Madrid Alpine Marathon and 33km for Trail Heróica Sacra.
When does each race take place?
Madrid Alpine Marathon takes place in June and Trail Heróica Sacra in June.
How many distances does each race offer?
Madrid Alpine Marathon offers 2 distances and Trail Heróica Sacra offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Madrid Alpine Marathon is classified as Mountain and Trail Heróica Sacra as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Madrid Alpine Marathon requires 6 mandatory items and Trail Heróica Sacra requires 0. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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