Riaño Trail Run vs Ultra Montseny
Riaño Trail Run (84km, 5500m D+) vs Ultra Montseny (80km, 4868m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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Advanced Physical profile
| Riaño Trail Run | Ultra Montseny | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 26 June 2026 | 11 April 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 5,500m D+ | 4,868m D+ |
Distances — Riaño Trail Run
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riaño 3xTrail Run | 84 | 5,500 | |
| Riaño 2xTrail Run | 47.6 | 3,070 | |
| Riaño Open | 42.9 | 2,120 | 8h |
Distances — Ultra Montseny
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra 80K | 80 | 4,868 | 24h |
| Montseny 55K | 55 | 3,079 | 16h |
| Trail 32K | 32 | 1,218 | 10h |
Logistics & costs
| Riaño Trail Run | Ultra Montseny | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Riaño, León, Castile and Leon | Viladrau, Catalonia |
| Distance between venues | 621 km | |
| Registration opens | — | 1 October 2025 |
| Registration closes | — | 5 April 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 7 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Riaño Trail Run
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Accommodation
Riaño Trail Run
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Gear
Riaño Trail Run
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for bothGore Wear
Ultra Montseny
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
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Petzl Actik CorePetzl
- Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryRecommended for both
Gore Wear
Nutrition
Riaño Trail Run
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Ultra Montseny
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedDorimed
Transport
Riaño Trail Run
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Car Rental
Riaño Trail Run
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Montseny
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Riaño Trail Run
No recommendations
Ultra Montseny
No recommendations
Body Care
Riaño Trail Run
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After Bite Xtra GelAfter Bite
Ultra Montseny
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BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
Riaño Trail Run
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Montseny
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Riaño Trail Run is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Ultra Montseny. In terms of elevation gain, Riaño Trail Run 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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