UltraMediterrània 2026
Recommended gear
Inland Mediterranean mountains with technical terrain and major elevation changes. In January, summits may be snow-covered and temperatures drop below 0°C.
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
🌡️ Expect temperatures as low as 5°C — thermal layers and gloves are essential.
Mandatory gear required by the organisation
The UltraMediterrània organisation requires this gear. Check official rules before race day.
- ✓ chaqueta membrana — Hooded jacket with 10,000 membrane, mandatory in all distances
- ✓ frontal — Two headlamps mandatory plus red rear light (Required for: PRO 162K, ONE 90K)
- ✓ manta termica
- ✓ silbato
- ✓ telefono — With enough battery and GPS track loaded
- ✓ vaso — Minimum 1L of water plus cup or soft flask
- ✓ plato cubiertos — Plates and cutlery required for life bases
- ✓ reserva alimentaria — Food reserve of 600-800 kcal mandatory at all times
- ✓ dni — ID card mandatory throughout the race
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
Altra
Altra Lone Peak 9
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
Specific tips for UltraMediterrània
- • Shoes with good grip for limestone rock and possible snow/ice
- • Two headlamps mandatory: the PRO 162K has many night hours in January
- • 10,000 membrane jacket mandatory in all distances
- • Poles highly recommended for long distances (162K, 90K, 55K)
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