XV Los Montes de Vitoria - Gasteizko Mendiak

Race completed

63 km Distance

2,848 m Climbing

7.4 Grit · Hardcore

42.8108° N, 2.4577° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 45 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 14 hours 13:20 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 76% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~817 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2022 edition (63km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 22°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 12 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 530 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 63 km of trail with 2,848 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes45 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition63 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,848 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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