GRAN TRAIL DE PEÑALARA

REGISTRATION OPENS

FEBRUARY 10

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Paseo de los Españoles, Navacerrada (Madrid)

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01 Relay

1 Relay: Navacerrada-Maliciosa-La Pedriza-Morcuera-Rascafria

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56 KM - 2400+

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11 hours 45 min (Time 11:15 AM Saturday, October 10)

02 Relay

Rascafria-El Reventon-La Granja-Peñalara-Cotos-Guarramillas-Navacerrada (finish line)

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47 KM - 2700+

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12 hours 45 min (Time 11:59 PM Saturday, October 10)

REGISTRATION

“For the GTP, it is recommended to have completed in the last 3 years any test included in the official ITRA or UTMB list with 4 points or more and have an ITRA or UTMB index of more than 400 points.” REGISTRATION OPENS ON DECEMBER 16, 2024

GTP

GRAN TRAIL PEÑALARA

NAVACERRADA

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DOCUMENTS

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RESPONSIBILITY DOCUMENT

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MEDICAL REPORT

PROFILE

MAPS AND TRACKS

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MAP

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GPX TRACK

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ALTERNATIVE TRACK

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ROAD BOOK

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Date: 9 and 10 October 2026

Start Location: Paseo de los Españoles, Navacerrada (Madrid)

Departure Time: 23:30 hours on Friday, October 10

Distance: 104 km approx.

Trails: 54% (56 km)

Forest Tracks: 42% (44 km)

Asphalt: 4% (4 km)

Elevation Gain: +5,100 meters/-5,100 meters

Maximum Time: 24 hours 30 min

Men’s Record: 11h 42 min, Jesus Gil

Women’s Record: 13h 42 min, Cristina Santurino

Mandatory checkpoints:

Navacerrada (start)
Summit of La Maliciosa
Canto Cochino
Hoya de San Blas
Puerto de La Morcuera
Rascafría
Puerto del Reventón
La Granja
Cima de Peñalara
Puerto de Cotos
Guarramillas
La Barranca
Navacerrada (finish)

Surprise checkpoints will be set up along the route.

Maximum passing times (cut-off times):

October 9

K 18. Canto Cochino: 3:30 h.
K 40. La Morcuera: 8:30 h.
K 56. Rascafría: 11:30 h.
K 73. La Granja: 14:45 h.
K 89. Puerto de Cotos: 19:30 h.
K 104. GTP Finish Line (Navacerrada): 23:59 h.

Aid stations:

Km 18 – Canto Cochino (liquid + solid)
Km 28 – Hoya de San Blas (liquid + fruit)
Km 40 – La Morcuera (liquid + solid)
Km 56 – Rascafría (liquid + solid)
Km 65 – Puerto del Reventón (liquid + solid)
Km 73 – La Granja (liquid + solid + pasta)
Km 79 – Raso del Pino (liquid)
Km 89 – Puerto de los Cotos (liquid + solid)
Km 94 – Las Guarramillas (liquid + solid)
Km 104 – Finish Line (full)

Backpack Transport Service

There will be a backpack transport service with replacement equipment for participants in the Gran Trail de Peñalara. Backpacks can be delivered on Friday, October 7, up to 30 minutes before departure, at the Navacerrada Sports Center, with a maximum volume of 25 liters. From there, the Organization will transfer them to the Rascafría aid station and make them available to the runners. Once used, they will be transferred back to the finish line.

Bus service

There will be a bus service for the return to the finish line for runners who decide to withdraw, only and exclusively from the following points:

Canto Cochino
Puerto de La Morcuera
Rascafría
La Granja
Puerto de Cotos

THOSE WHO DECIDE TO DROP OUT IN OTHER PLACES MUST REACH THE ESTABLISHED POINTS FOLLOWING THE ITINERARY. ONLY IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS WILL THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE THE MEANS FOR EVACUATION.

Navacerrada (start).
Summit of La Maliciosa.
Canto Cochino.
Hoya de San Blas.
La Morcuera.
Rascafría.
Puerto del Reventón.
La Granja.
Peñalara.
Puerto de los Cotos.
Alto de Guarramillas.
La Barranca.
Navacerrada (finish).

Thermal survival blanket (minimum surface area 1.2 x 2.1 m)
Whistle
Hydration system, minimum of 1 liter
Food reserve
Two headlamps in good working order and with spare batteries for both
Red rear position light
Mobile phone switched on, charged, and with the organization’s emergency number saved
Race track recorded on GPS watch or mobile phone
Long-sleeved thermal shirt or short-sleeved shirt plus arm warmers that must cover and protect the entire arm
Jacket with hood, made with a waterproof and breathable membrane with a minimum water column of 10,000 mm, long sleeves, and the corresponding size
Long pants with waterproof and breathable membrane with a minimum water column of 10,000 mm
Gloves
Cup max. 33 cl. (separate from the hydration system or bottles)
Trail running shoes with good grip, patterned sole, and upper with fastening elements that keep the shoe firmly attached to the foot and protect it entirely up to below the ankle
Backpack or fanny pack with sufficient capacity to carry all of the above

In case of adverse weather conditions, the following will also be required^(*):

Waterproof gloves
Additional long-sleeved thermal second layer with a minimum weight of 150 gr (excluding cotton)
Hat or neck scarf that protects the head from the cold

(*) This circumstance, if necessary, will be communicated in advance and in the technical talk.

Aid stations:
- - Km 18 – Canto Cochino (liquid + solid), 8
  - Km 28 – Hoya de San Blas (liquid + fruit), 6
  - Km 40 – La Morcuera (liquid + solid).
  - Km 56 – Rascafría (liquid + solid).
  - Km 65 – Puerto del Reventón (liquid + solid).
  - Km 73 – La Granja (liquid + solid + pasta).
  - Km 79 – Raso del Pino (liquid).
  - Km 89 – Puerto de los Cotos (liquid + solid).
  - Km 94 – Las Guarramillas (liquid + solid).
  Km 104 – Finish Line (full).
No cups will be provided at the aid stations. Each runner must bring their own cup to consume the beverages. Only water can be used to refill water bottles or hydration packs.

Each runner must legibly mark their bib number, with indelible marker, on the wrappers of bars, gels, food bags, etc., both those carried in the starting backpack and those deposited in the bag for transport to Rascafría.

Backpack Transport Service

There will be a backpack transport service with replacement equipment for participants in the GTP 104K. Backpacks can be delivered on Friday, October 7, up to 30 minutes before departure, at the Navacerrada Sports Center, with a maximum volume of 25 liters. From there, the Organization will transfer them to the Rascafría aid station and make them available to the runners. Once used, they will be transferred back to the finish line.

They will be available for collection until XX hours on Sunday the 9th.”

Bus service

There will be a bus service for the return to the finish line for runners who decide to withdraw, only and exclusively from the following points:
- Canto Cochino
- Puerto de La Morcuera
- Rascafría
- La Granja
- Puerto de Cotos
THOSE WHO DECIDE TO DROP OUT IN OTHER PLACES MUST REACH THE ESTABLISHED POINTS FOLLOWING THE ITINERARY. ONLY IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS WILL THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE THE MEANS FOR EVACUATION.

K 18. Canto Cochino: 3:30 h.
K 40. La Morcuera: 8:30 h.
K 56. Rascafría: 11:15 h.
K 73. La Granja: 14:45 h.
K 89. Puerto de Cotos: 19:30 h.
K 104. GTP Finish Line (Navacerrada): 23:59 h.