RunThrough Ultra Trail Girona 2026
Recommended gear
Technical terrain with steep climbs through the Rocacorba Massif. Shoes with good grip are essential.
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
🌧️40% chance of rain — a waterproof jacket is a must.
Mandatory gear required by the organisation
The RunThrough Ultra Trail Girona organisation requires this gear. Check official rules before race day.
- ✓frontal — Mandatory for the Ultra 103K (6:00 AM start)(Required for: Ultra 103K)
- ✓silbato
- ✓telefono
- ✓vaso — Reusable cup or soft flask mandatory at aid stations
Recommended products
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
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
- +Max Hoka cushioning: protects your legs over long distances
- +Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs: reliable grip in mud and rock
- +Snug, lightweight Matryx upper
- +The most battle-tested model in ultra trail running worldwide
Watch out for
- −High stack: less stable for those who want more ground feel
- −Toe box a bit narrow for wide feet
Specific tips for RunThrough Ultra Trail Girona
- •Trail shoes with grip: mixed terrain with forest trails and gravel
- •Poles recommended for the Ultra 103K
- •Headlamp mandatory for the Ultra 103K (6:00 AM start)
- •Light windbreaker: May mornings can be cool in Les Gavarres
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