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Canfranc-Canfranc

Canfranc-Canfranc took place on Fri, Sep 11, 2026 in Canfranc-Estación, Spain. The main route is 100 km.

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Date
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
Start
Canfranc-Estación 🇪🇸
Distance
100 km
Climbing
8,848 m
Level
Open to all

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Canfranc-Canfranc is an iconic, highly technical high-altitude trail running event set in the Aragonese Pyrenees, featuring multiple distances including a flagship Ultra 100K with 8,848 meters of elevation gain.

What this race demands

Canfranc-Canfranc requires exceptional continuous climbing capability and high-altitude durability to navigate 8,848 meters of vertical gain over a 100 km mountain course. Athletes must manage severe technical terrain and mountain conditions in the Aragonese Pyrenees.

Extreme Climbing Volume

Covering 8,848 meters of elevation gain across 100 km demands relentless vertical ascending and descending efficiency, heavily taxing both eccentric muscle strength and cardiovascular capacity.

Technical Mountain Terrain

The high-altitude setting in the Aragonese Pyrenees requires precise footwork and focus on technical trails throughout a prolonged duration.

Muscular Durability

Sustaining forward progress over a 100 km ultra-distance event demands deep structural resilience against severe fatigue in the legs and core.

Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy levels across an estimated duration that will well exceed ten hours of continuous exertion.

Estimated finish times

Competitive (sub-3h marathon ability)17:00–20:00h
Advanced (3:00–3:30 marathon ability)20:00–24:00h
Mid-pack runner24:00–30:00h
Finisher / Survival pace30:00–36:00h

Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.

Frequently asked questions

When is Canfranc-Canfranc?

Canfranc-Canfranc took place on Fri, Sep 11, 2026 in Canfranc-Estación, Spain.

How long is Canfranc-Canfranc?

The main route is 100 km.

What does Canfranc-Canfranc demand?

Canfranc-Canfranc requires exceptional continuous climbing capability and high-altitude durability to navigate 8,848 meters of vertical gain over a 100 km mountain course. Athletes must manage severe technical terrain and mountain conditions in the Aragonese Pyrenees.

How much climbing does Canfranc-Canfranc have?

Canfranc-Canfranc has 8,848 m of climbing.

Who is Canfranc-Canfranc for?

Canfranc-Canfranc is open to all participants.

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