Subida a Tágara

Subida a Tágara 2026

Recommended gear

technical skyrunning terrain 32km · 2,029m D+ Advanced 10°C – 18°C

Varied terrain: tracks, mid-altitude trails, lava fields and Canarian pine forest. The final kilometres are technical with loose volcanic rock.

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.

Mandatory gear required by the organisation

The Subida a Tágara organisation requires this gear. Check official rules before race day.

  • telefono — With enough battery to last the entire race
  • vaso — Cup or soft flask mandatory at aid stations

Recommended products

Salomon Speedcross 6

Salomon

Race pick

Salomon Speedcross 6

★★★★½ 4.5

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 Distance Carbon Z

Black Diamond

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z

★★★★½ 4.7

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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Altra Lone Peak 9

Altra

Altra Lone Peak 9

★★★★½ 4.5

Trail running shoe with zero drop and wide FootShape toe box that allows natural toe splay. 25 mm stack with EGO foam for balanced cushioning without losing ground contact. MaxTrac outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, ideal for non-technical trails, forest tracks and long-distance paths.

Strengths

  • + Zero drop (0 mm): natural foot posture with no heel elevation
  • + Wide FootShape toe box: toes splay freely with every stride
  • + 25 mm cushioning: enough protection without isolating from the terrain
  • + Lightweight (315 g men's, 263 g women's)
  • + Breathable seamless mesh upper

Watch out for

  • 3.5 mm lugs insufficient for deep mud or wet rock
  • Not suitable for very technical terrain or skyrunning
  • Requires adaptation period if coming from high-drop shoes
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Specific tips for Subida a Tágara

  • Shoes with good grip for volcanic terrain
  • Poles recommended for the 32K distance
  • Light windbreaker: the route climbs into the pine forest zone

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