Cross de la Pedriza 11K 2027

The gateway to Madrid's great mountain races: the Cross de la Pedriza 11K takes young runners from Canto Cochino, in the heart of La Pedriza, to the square of Manzanares el Real, among granite, streams and passes. It is the distance reserved for the under-17 and under-19 categories, a great chance to discover the mountains with the organisation of a historic race. General information: - Date: Sunday 2027-05-09. The previous edition, the 35th, was held on Sunday 2026-05-10. - Edition: it would be the 36th. - Organiser: RSEA Peñalara, with the Tierra Trágame club. The race is part of the Copa de Hierro, Spain's oldest mountain running league, dating back to 1923. - Course C: 11 km with 900 m of cumulative elevation gain. - Start: 10:15 in the previous edition, from Canto Cochino, with a transfer from the main start area beforehand. The finish is in the town hall square of Manzanares el Real. - Categories: under-17 (ages 15 and 16) and under-19 (ages 17 and 18). In the previous edition this distance was reserved for these categories. - Places are limited because the race runs almost entirely through the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. In the previous edition they sold out. Why it is special: - La Pedriza is one of the most spectacular granite landscapes in Europe, and running among its rock formations is a unique experience. - It is one of the oldest mountain races in Madrid, born from Carlos Soria's idea of a climbing cross. - In the previous edition it hosted the Madrid Sky Running Championship. - It is a race designed so that young runners can start in the mountains with full support. Course: it leaves Canto Cochino via Prado Peluca and the Collado Cabrón, returns to Canto Cochino and descends via Quebrantaherraduras, the Collado del Perro, the Camino de Peña Sacra and the Avenida de la Pedriza to the town hall square. There are mandatory checkpoints, and the track must be recorded on your watch or phone. The official courses are published on the Copa de Hierro website. Timetable: in the previous edition the under-17 and under-19 start was at 10:15 from Canto Cochino, with a transfer from the main start area beforehand. The organiser will confirm the 2027 times. There is no start corral by finishing time: runners line up by pace. Registration and prices: registration is on the Copa de Hierro website via RockTheSport. In the previous edition the prices were: - €12 for FMM federated runners. - €16 for non-federated runners. Platform fees are added to these prices. 2027 prices are still to be published. Bib pickup: in the previous edition it was on race morning, from 07:45 to 08:30, in Manzanares el Real. There is no expo, but the town hall square fills with mountain atmosphere. Services: - Timing at the finish and intermediate points. - Medical service at the finish and medical staff at several points on the course. - Solid and liquid aid stations and a picnic with a drink at the finish. - Commemorative t-shirt. - Category trophies. - Accident insurance for non-federated runners and civil liability insurance. Mandatory gear: gloves and buff, phone, a hooded waterproof or windproof jacket in your size, thermal blanket, a bottle or hydration system or collapsible cup, and the track recorded on a GPS watch or phone. It is checked at the start, at the finish or at any checkpoint. Tips: start calmly on the first climb to the Collado Cabrón and descend carefully on the granite of Quebrantaherraduras. Minors need authorisation from their parents or guardians. Bib exchange: the organiser has not published rules on name changes, bib changes or refunds, so do not assume a place can be transferred. There are no official waiting lists either. Alternatives to get a bib: as places sell out, register as soon as entries open and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. If the organiser accepts name changes, a bib exchange on Bibready will be possible. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-05-09. - How long is it? 11 km with 900 m of cumulative elevation gain. - Who can run it? In the previous edition, under-17 and under-19 runners aged 15 to 18. - Is there mandatory gear? Yes, and it is checked before the start. - Can I transfer my bib? The rules do not provide for it.