Desafío Galayos

Trail Running covering 20 km to 45 km with up to 3,200 m D+ in Guisando (Castile and León, Spain)

Location

Guisando, Castile and León, SpainShow on map(40.2224° N, 5.1399° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +3,200 m

Desafío Galayos is an endurance sporting event in Guisando, Castile and León, ES focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including TRAIL 45K (45 km, +3,200 m D+), TRAIL 25K (25 km, +1,800 m D+), and SENDERTRAIL (20 km, +1,100 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (desafiogalayos.com).

Official website

Desafío Galayos in Guisando (Work: "El camino - Flickr - p v a l d i v i e s o", Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "El camino - Flickr - p v a l d i v i e s o" · Photo: **Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
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Event characteristics

Mountain Nature & Off-Road High Altitude

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
TRAIL 45K	Trail Running	45 km	+3,200 m	1,150 m - 2,494 m	Loop course	Route & profile
TRAIL 25K	Trail Running	25 km	+1,800 m	1,153 m - 1,909 m	Loop course	Route & profile
SENDERTRAIL	Trail Running	20 km	+1,100 m	1,156 m - 1,618 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

45 km

Elevation gain

+3,200 m D+

Elevation loss

-3,200 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 2,494 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

14.2 % / 25.6 %

Course format

Loop course

45 km+3,200 m D+Peak 2,494 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,494 m above sea level (+3,200 m D+, -3,200 m D-)

Peak: 2,494 m·at 24.9 km·Ø 14.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Desafío Galayos take place?

Desafío Galayos takes place in Guisando, Castile and León, ES (start area at coordinates 40.2224° N, 5.1399° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Desafío Galayos?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including TRAIL 45K (45 km, +3,200 m D+), TRAIL 25K (25 km, +1,800 m D+), and SENDERTRAIL (20 km, +1,100 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Desafío Galayos?

The main competition (TRAIL 45K over 45 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,200 m of elevation gain and -3,200 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,494 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Desafío Galayos?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (desafiogalayos.com).