Madrid Alpine Marathon vs Ultra Trail Gredos
Madrid Alpine Marathon (44km, 2500m D+) vs Ultra Trail Gredos (71km, 2322m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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Advanced Physical profile
| Madrid Alpine Marathon | Ultra Trail Gredos | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 14 June 2026 | 19 September 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 2,500m D+ | 2,322m 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 — Ultra Trail Gredos
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra de Gredos 71K | 71 | 2,322 |
| Gran Trail de Gredos 54K | 54 | 1,341 |
| Maratón de Gredos 43K | 43 | 1,347 |
| Skyline de Gredos 33K | 33 | 691 |
| Media Maratón de Gredos 20K | 20 | 472 |
| 10K de Gredos | 10 | 168 |
Logistics & costs
| Madrid Alpine Marathon | Ultra Trail Gredos | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cercedilla, Community of Madrid | Hoyos del Espino, Ávila, Castile and Leon |
| Distance between venues | 104 km | |
| Registration opens | 27 February 2026 | — |
| Registration closes | 5 June 2026 | 19 August 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 4 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Madrid Alpine Marathon
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Accommodation
Madrid Alpine Marathon
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Gear
Madrid Alpine Marathon
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for bothGore Wear
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Buff ThermonetBuff
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Lifesystems Thermal BlanketLifesystems
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Salomon Soft Flask 150 mlSalomon
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
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Petzl Actik CorePetzl
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- Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for both
Gore Wear
Nutrition
Madrid Alpine Marathon
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226ERS Isotonic Drink226ERS
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Recommended for both -
Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Ultra Trail Gredos
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Maurten Gel 100Maurten
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Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
- Recommended for both
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Transport
Madrid Alpine Marathon
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Car Rental
Madrid Alpine Marathon
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Madrid Alpine Marathon
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Body Care
Madrid Alpine Marathon
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Julbo AerospeedJulbo
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
Ultra Trail Gredos
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
Madrid Alpine Marathon
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Gredos
- Recommended for both
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Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Piz Buin
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Trail Gredos 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
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Plan your race
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.