Mitxarro Bira vs Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

Mitxarro Bira (27.5km, 1775m D+) vs Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail (26km, 1300m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Mitxarro BiraIntermediate

Mitxarro Bira

Araia, Basque Country

Mountain2 modalities
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Vitoria-Gasteiz TrailIntermediate

Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country

Mountain4 modalities
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Physical profile

Mitxarro BiraVitoria-Gasteiz Trail
Date30 May 202619 September 2026
TerrainMountainMountain
DifficultyIntermediateIntermediate
Max elevation gain1,775m D+1,300m D+

Distances — Mitxarro Bira

NameKmD+Max Time
Trail Largo27.51,7756h
Trail Corto145503h30

Distances — Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

NameKmD+
Trail 26K261,300
Trail 16K16650
Walk 16K16650
Canicross 5K5100

Logistics & costs

Mitxarro BiraVitoria-Gasteiz Trail
LocationAraia, Basque CountryVitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country
Distance between venues29 km
Registration opens1 January 2026
Registration closes24 May 2026
Mandatory Gear2 mandatory items2 mandatory items
Official websiteVisitVisit

Pack 360 — Services

Registration

Mitxarro Bira

No recommendations

Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

No recommendations

Accommodation

Mitxarro Bira

No recommendations

Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

No recommendations

Gear

Mitxarro Bira

Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

Nutrition

Mitxarro Bira

Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

Transport

Mitxarro Bira

No recommendations

Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

No recommendations

Insurance

Mitxarro Bira

No recommendations

Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

No recommendations

Body Care

Mitxarro Bira

Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

Sun Protection

Mitxarro Bira

Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Mitxarro Bira is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Mitxarro Bira 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, Mitxarro Bira or Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail?
Mitxarro Bira has Intermediate difficulty with up to 1,775m elevation gain, while Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail is Intermediate with up to 1,300m D+. The maximum distance is 27.5km for Mitxarro Bira and 26km for Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail.
When does each race take place?
Mitxarro Bira takes place in May and Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail in September.
How many distances does each race offer?
Mitxarro Bira offers 2 distances and Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail offers 4.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Mitxarro Bira is classified as Mountain and Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Mitxarro Bira requires 2 mandatory items and Vitoria-Gasteiz Trail requires 2. 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.