Ultra Trail Gredos 2026
Mandatory gear
The Ultra Trail Gredos 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 Gredos
| Item | Notes | Qty | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ waterproof windbreaker | Recommended. Conditions in the Sierra de Gredos can change rapidly above 2,000 meters. | 1 | All distances |
| Recommended for the Ultra (7:00 start, long course). | 1 | All distances | |
✓ mobile phone | Mandatory with charged battery. | 1 | All distances |
✓ cup or container | Mandatory. No disposable cups at aid stations. | 1 | All distances |
💡Tip: check your gear several days before the race. Never use anything new on race day.
Recommended products to meet mandatory gear requirements
Gore Wear
MandatoryGore Wear R7 GTX Shakedry
Chubasquero Gore-Tex Shakedry ultraligero (110 g). Impermeabilidad total sin membrana interior, altamente transpirable. El referente para corredores de montaña.
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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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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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