The three-year partnership heralds a new official name, FUGA Gran Trail de Peñalara, and continues the legacy of the renowned event which has hosted the Ultra distance Madrid Mountain Racing Championship since 2016, whilst increasing its profile internationally. The collaboration is rooted in a shared respect for the mountains, a commitment to the trail running community, a celebration of endurance, and ensures that Gran Trail Peñalara will remain a national favourite while further strengthening its strategic positioning on both the Spanish and global stage.
“Welcoming Kailas FUGA as our main partner for the next three years ensures not just the stable development of the race, but helps elevate the quality of experience for our runners.”
— Felipe Rodriguez, Race Director and part of the GTP’s management team
“Its role as a global brand and leader in technical, innovative gear brings new opportunities around the race, as well as access to premium equipment designed for races like ours. The brand’s global reputation will help to attract a more diverse range of runners from all corners of the world.”
“For our brand, the relationship with the Gran Trail de Peñalara reflects a shared commitment to protect the trail and ensure the sport remains accessible and vibrant.”
— Jacky Yao, Manager of International Race Partnerships at Kailas FUGA
“Our focus on research and design as well as power grip technology has given our products an edge on tackling complex and technical terrain. Our gear will find an ideal home on the demanding and beautiful trails of Peñalara. This collaboration will elevate the global reputation of the race and our gear.”
Distances: 11km Cross Navacerrada Night (CNN), Trail de Peñalara 60 and the 104km Gran Trail de Peñalara (the longer two are qualifying races for UTMB 100K).
Kailas FUGA will be present during the race weekend with a range of shoes and bags available for testing.
More info: www.grantrailgtp.com
Further Information and Press Contact
- Press Email: comunicacion@grantrailgtp.com
- Social Media: @GranTrailGTP (Twitter / Instagram / Facebook)
About Kailas FUGA
Kailas, founded in 2003, is one of the leaders in high-quality technical equipment for outdoor sports. Its FUGA series, dedicated to innovative professional trail gear, is breaking new ground in the sport. Its focus on grip and comfort has made it a favourite brand among ultra-distance runners looking for durable and stable gear.
About Gran Trail Peñalara
Gran Trail Peñalara is one of the most prestigious trail running competitions in Spain, featuring various distances and routes through the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It is organized by the Real Sociedad Española de Alpinismo Peñalara (RSEA Peñalara) in conjunction with the Navacerrada City Council and the international insurance company Chubb.
