Las 100 Millas de Boñar – Noche Roja 2026
Recommended gear
24 hours of racing including overnight: a headlamp is mandatory, and trekking poles and headphones are banned by the rules.
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
🌧️37% chance of rain — a waterproof jacket is a must.
Mandatory gear required by the organisation
The Las 100 Millas de Boñar – Noche Roja organisation requires this gear. Check official rules before race day.
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- ✓Spare headlamp — Recommended in case the battery runs out during the night hours
- ✓Warm layer / thermal jacket — For the overnight temperature drop in the Montaña Oriental Leonesa
- ✓Spare shoes — Recommended for the later laps of the 24-hour challenge
Recommended products
Petzl
Race pickPetzl 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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Salomon
Race pickSalomon 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
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
Specific tips for Las 100 Millas de Boñar – Noche Roja
- •Headlamp mandatory during all nighttime hours — carry a spare
- •Trekking poles and headphones are banned on the course
- •At least 2 pairs of shoes to rotate through the 24 hours
- •Thermal layer: nights in the Montaña Oriental Leonesa cool down even in July
- •Folding chair and canopy for the support area between laps
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