Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal 2026

Mandatory gear

4 items167km · 7,500m D+3 distances

The Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal organisation requires you to carry this gear during the race. Non-compliance may result in time penalties or disqualification. Always check the official rules before the race, as the list may change between editions.

Mandatory gear — Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal

Item	Notes	Qty	Distances
✓ Headlamp Petzl Actik Core →(opens in a new tab)	With spare batteries for the overnight hours	1	All distances
✓ Emergency blanket Lifesystems Thermal Blanket →(opens in a new tab)	Survival blanket mandatory in your pack	1	All distances
✓ Charged mobile phone Cinturón de running con porta móvil →(opens in a new tab)	Charged and with the organization's emergency numbers	1	All distances
✓ Water reserve MARLOAR Soft Flask 500 ml (pack de 2) →(opens in a new tab)	Minimum 1.5L hydration capacity	1	All distances

Which vest do you need for Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal?

With 167 km on the longest distance and this mandatory gear list, you need a 12-15 L vest. These are our picks:

Our pick

Osprey Duro 15View on Amazon

Salomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon

Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 12LView on Amazon

See the full trail running vest comparison →

💡Tip: check your gear several days before the race. Never use anything new on race day.

Check the official rules — Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal

Recommended products to meet mandatory gear requirements

Petzl

Mandatory

Petzl Actik Core

Frontal recargable de 600 lúmenes con batería Core incluida. Compatible con pilas AAA. Modo rojo para preservar la visión nocturna. Ideal para ultras con tramos nocturnos.

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Lifesystems

Mandatory

Lifesystems Thermal Blanket

Manta térmica de emergencia reflectante. Retiene el 90% del calor corporal. Ultraligera (60 g) y compacta, cabe en cualquier mochila de trail.

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Generic

Mandatory

Cinturón de running con porta móvil

Lightweight running belt with phone compartment and transparent touchscreen window. Quick access to GPS and track without stopping. Adjustable, breathable and bounce-free. Ideal for trail running and hiking.

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MARLOAR

Mandatory

MARLOAR Soft Flask 500 ml (pack de 2)

Two-pack of 500 ml BPA-free silicone soft flasks for running, trail, cycling and hiking. Wide mouth for fast refills, they collapse as you drink, and the per-bottle price is a fraction of the branded ones, so you can rotate and replace them without a second thought.

Strengths

+Two units for the price of one branded flask
+500 ml: cover a long run without refilling as often
+BPA-free silicone, dishwasher safe

Watch out for

−Silicone is heavier and tastes slightly more than branded TPU flasks
−Lower valve flow: a bit harder to drink on a climb

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Salomon

Salomon Speedcross 6

Salomon's most versatile trail shoe, ideal for technical terrain and mud. Exceptional grip with Contagrip sole and EnergyCell+ cushioning.

Strengths

+Agarre excepcional en barro y terreno técnico
+Protección de puntera reforzada
+Sistema Quicklace cómodo y rápido
+Drenaje de agua eficiente

Watch out for

−Durabilidad media en asfalto
−Horma algo estrecha para pies anchos

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Petzl

Petzl Iko Core

Frontal ultraligero de 79 g con diadema AIRFIT y batería trasera para repartir el peso. 500 lúmenes con batería Core recargable (2h30 a máxima potencia, 9h a 100 lúmenes, 100h en modo reserva). Compatible con pilas AAA. Ideal para ultras nocturnas donde el peso en la cabeza importa.

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Black Diamond

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

Ultralight carbon Z-pole foldable trekking poles. 137 g per pole in 110 cm length, 33 cm folded. EVA grip and adjustable strap. The trail running reference.

Strengths

+High-quality carbon, ultralight (137 g per pole in 110 cm)
+Compact 33 cm folded length: fits any ultra pack
+Lightning-fast Z-pole deployment in a single move
+Non-slip EVA grip even with sweaty hands

Watch out for

−Fixed sizes, not adjustable
−Carbon = more fragile than aluminum in hard falls

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Compressport

Compressport UltRun Vest

Chaleco de hidratación minimalista pensado para carreras cortas y de montaña donde el peso importa más que la capacidad. Ajuste ceñido tipo segunda piel, ideal para llevar solo lo esencial sin sacrificar estabilidad en carrera.

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