Canfranc-Canfranc 2026

Recommended gear

high mountain terrain100km · 8,848m D+Elite11°C – 20°C

Extreme high-mountain race. The Ultra 100K stays above 2,000m altitude for over 70% of the course.

Trail shoes, hydration vests, trekking poles, waterproof jackets and the rest of the gear you need. Every recommendation is tailored to the race's specific terrain: high-altitude scree in Sierra Nevada calls for very different shoes than a forest trail in the Basque Country.

Based on historical data from the last 10 years

🌧️30% chance of rain — a waterproof jacket is a must.

Mandatory gear required by the organisation

The Canfranc-Canfranc organisation requires this gear. Check official rules before race day.

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frontal — With spare batteries for night racing(Required for: Ultra 100K, Ultra 70K)
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cortavientos — Essential above 2,000m
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camiseta termica — September nights in high mountains
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silbato
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manta termica
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telefono — With sufficient battery and emergency number saved
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vaso — Mandatory at aid stations
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reserva agua — Minimum 1 litre capacity

Recommended products

Salomon

Race pick

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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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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Hoka

Hoka Speedgoat 7

The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.

Strengths