GTPE Picos de Europa 2026
Mandatory gear
The GTPE Picos de Europa 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 — GTPE Picos de Europa
| Item | Notes | Qty | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Windproof jacket | Waterproof jacket with hood and long sleeves (70K mandatory, others if weather alert) | 1 | GTPE 70K |
✓ Long-sleeve thermal layer | Long-sleeve or sleeve combination | 1 | GTPE 70K |
✓ | — | 1 | GTPE 70K |
| — | 1 | GTPE 70K | |
| With spare batteries | 1 | GTPE 70K | |
✓ Emergency blanket | Minimum 1.20 × 2.10m | 1 | GTPE 70K |
| Minimum 1.5L (2L recommended) | 1 | GTPE 70K | |
✓ Reusable cup | Mandatory for all distances | 1 | All distances |
| — | 1 | GTPE 70K | |
✓ Cap or visor | — | 1 | GTPE 70K |
✓ Food reserve | — | 1 | GTPE 70K |
Which vest do you need for GTPE Picos de Europa?
With 70 km on the longest distance and this mandatory gear list, you need a 10-12 L vest. These are our picks:
💡Tip: check your gear several days before the race. Never use anything new on race day.
Recommended products to meet mandatory gear requirements
Salomon
MandatorySalomon Bonatti WP
Chaqueta cortavientos impermeable ultraligera (135 g). Costuras selladas, capucha ajustable y ventilación trasera. Se pliega en su propio bolsillo.
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Odlo
MandatoryOdlo Active Warm Eco
Camiseta térmica de manga larga con tejido reciclado y tratamiento antiolor. Regulación térmica activa, ideal como capa base en montaña.
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Salomon
MandatorySalomon Cross Run Tight
Mallas largas de trail con tejido elástico y transpirable. Cintura ajustable, bolsillo trasero con cremallera. Protección contra el frío y la vegetación.
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Salomon
MandatorySalomon Cross Warm Glove
Guantes térmicos de running con palma antideslizante y puntas táctiles. Ligeros, cálidos y compatibles con bastones.
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Petzl
MandatoryPetzl 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
MandatoryLifesystems 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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MARLOAR
MandatoryMARLOAR 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
Salomon
MandatorySalomon Soft Flask 250 ml
Collapsible 250 ml soft flask with a high-flow valve and a wide 42 mm mouth for fast refills at aid stations. It shrinks as you drink, fits the front pocket of any vest and weighs just a few grams empty.
Strengths
- +High-flow valve: quick sips without hard biting
- +42 mm mouth, easy to refill and to drop in ice or tablets
- +Folds down to almost nothing when empty
Watch out for
- −Pricier than generic Amazon flasks
- −The valve can drip slightly if not fully closed
Generic
MandatoryCinturón 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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Genérica
MandatoryVisera Running Unisex
Lightweight, breathable visor for trail running, with no closed crown for maximum head ventilation. Adjustable velcro fit, suitable for men and women.
Strengths
- +Maximum ventilation with no crown coverage
- +Very lightweight, barely noticeable on long races
- +Adjustable velcro fit
- +Budget-friendly
Watch out for
- −Does not protect the top of the head from the sun
- −No neck or ear coverage
GU
MandatoryGU Energy Gel Original
Gel energético con 100 calorías y 21g de carbohidratos por sobre. Mezcla de maltodextrina y fructosa para absorción óptima. Incluye aminoácidos y electrolitos. El gel más usado en ultratrails de todo el mundo.
Strengths
- +Absorción rápida gracias a la mezcla de carbohidratos
- +Textura fluida, fácil de tomar corriendo
- +Amplia variedad de sabores
- +Con aminoácidos y electrolitos
Watch out for
- −Necesita tomar con agua
- −Sabor muy dulce para algunos corredores
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
Leki
Leki Ultratrail FX.One
Foldable trail running poles in 3 sections (110-130 cm). Ultralight carbon (175 g per pole), compact 38 cm folded. Speed Lock 2 locking system.
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