Madrid Alpine Marathon vs Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race

Madrid Alpine Marathon (44km, 2500m D+) vs Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race (34.92km, 4038m 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 Loja - Abades Stone Race Advanced

Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race

Loja, Granada, Andalusia

Mountain 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Madrid Alpine Marathon Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race
Date 14 June 2026 19 April 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Advanced Advanced
Max elevation gain 2,500m D+ 4,038m 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 Loja - Abades Stone Race

Name Km D+
Stone Race 34.92 4,038
Mini Stone Race 11.95 1,232

Logistics & costs

Madrid Alpine Marathon Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race
Location Cercedilla, Community of Madrid Loja, Granada, Andalusia
Distance between venues 397 km
Registration opens 27 February 2026 —
Registration closes 5 June 2026 10 April 2026
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 0 mandatory items
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Insurance

Madrid Alpine Marathon

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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 Loja - Abades Stone Race. In terms of elevation gain, Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race 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 Loja - Abades Stone Race?
Madrid Alpine Marathon has Advanced difficulty with up to 2,500m elevation gain, while Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race is Advanced with up to 4,038m D+. The maximum distance is 44km for Madrid Alpine Marathon and 34.92km for Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race.
When does each race take place?
Madrid Alpine Marathon takes place in June and Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race in April.
How many distances does each race offer?
Madrid Alpine Marathon offers 2 distances and Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Madrid Alpine Marathon is classified as Mountain and Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Madrid Alpine Marathon requires 6 mandatory items and Trail Loja - Abades Stone Race requires 0. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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