RIAÑO 3xTRAILRUN is the queen modality of Riaño trail Run with 3 stages that runs through trails and paths through the Natural Park Fuentes Carrionas, Fuente Cobre-Montaña Palentina, National Park of Picos de Europa and the Regional Park Montañas de Riaño and Mampodre – Montaña Leonesa.
Stage 1 with a distance of 36.3 km, will start at 8:15 on Friday in the town of Oseja de Sajambre and finish in Caín de Valdeón.
Stage 2, covering a distance of 21.5 km, will start at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday in the town of Valverde de la Sierra and finish in the same town.
Stage 3 with a distance of 26.2 km, will start at 8:30 on Sunday in the town of Riaño and finish in the same town.
The RIAÑO 3xTRAIL RUN has a total distance of 84 km, a total positive elevation gain of 5,414 m and a negative elevation gain of 5,712 m.
The RIAÑO 3xTRAIL RUN can be done individually or in teams of two runners. There are 200 bibs available divided into individuals and teams in pairs.
Each stage is semi-self-sufficient and has a maximum time limit for its completion.
Riaño Trail Run is a qualifying race for the UTMB.
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The STAGE 1 of the RIAÑO TRAIL RUN will start from Oseja de Sajambre, we will ascend to Vegabaño passing through Soto de Sajambre. From there we will go through the summit of Frade, Vega de Llós and descend through the forest of Farfada to Cordiñanes to reach the Mirador del Tombo. Once there we will start the ascent through the Capozo channel, Puertos de Cuba and descend through the Mesones channel to reach Caín de Valdeón, heart of the Picos de Europa National Park.
STAGE 1 will start at 8:15 a.m. on Friday in the town of Oseja de Sajambre.
It has a distance of 36.3 km and a difference in altitude of 2,344 m+ and 2,642 m- .
With a semi-self-sufficiency character, there are 2 refreshment posts + 1 water reinforcement during the course and the maximum time to complete the course is 10 hours.
STAGE 2 of the RIAÑO TRAIL RUN will start from the mining area of León, specifically from Valverde de la Sierra. From this town the route ascends to the Espigüete Peak, Palencia mountain, continuing through the peaks of the Natural Park of Fuentes Carrionas and Fuente Cobre to return to Valverde de la Sierra where the finish line will be installed.
STAGE 2 starts at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday from the town of Valverde de la Sierra. It covers a distance of 21.5 km, with an elevation gain of 1,756 m and an elevation loss of 1,756 m.
As this is a semi-self-sufficient event, there is one aid station along the route, and the maximum time allowed to complete the course is 6 and a half hours.
STAGE 3 of the RIAÑO TRAIL RUN will start from the town of Riaño. From here we will go up to Pico Gilbo to descend again to the town of Riaño, where the finish line will be located.
STAGE 3 starts at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday in the town of Riaño. It has a distance of 26.2 km and a difference in altitude of 1.314m+ and 1.314m-.
With a semi-self-sufficiency character, there is 1 refreshment station along the course and the maximum time to complete the course is 6:00 hours.
RIAÑO CAMP – RIAÑO SOCCER FIELD
June 25th
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
OSEJA DE SAJAMBRE
VEGABAÑO SHELTER
POSADA DE VALDEÓN
TOMBO VIEWPOINT
CAÍN DE VALDEÓN
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8,2
19,2
22,2
36,3
8:00
10:00
12:45
–
18:15
VALVERDE DE LA SIERRA
REFUGE OF MAZOBRE
VALVERDE DE LA SIERRA
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10,6
21,5
8:30
12:00
14:30
RIAÑO
CARANDE
HORCADAS
CAÍN DE VALDEÓN
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6,9
18,3
26,2
8:30
9:30
12:45
14:30
CP | PLACE | KM | CUTOFF TIME
Departure – Oseja de Sajambre – 0 K – 8:00H
CP1 – Vegabaño Refuge – 8,2 K – 10:00H
CP2 – Posada de Valdeón – 19,2 K – 12:45H
CP3 – Mirador del Tombo – 22,2 K – 13:00H
Finish line – Caín de Valdeón – 36,3 K – 18:15H
CP | PLACE | KM | CUTOFF TIME
Departure – Valverde de la Sierra – 0 K – 8:30H
CP1 – Refugio de Mazobre – 10,6 K – 13:00H
Finish line – Valverde de la Sierra – 21,5K – 15:00H
CP | PLACE | KM | CUTOFF TIME
Departure – Riaño – 0 K – 8:30H
CP1 – Carande – 6,9 K – 9:30H
CP2 – Horcadas – 18,3 K – 12:45H
Finish line – Riaño – 26,2 K – 14:30H
All the runners of the RIAÑO TRAIL RUN, without exception, must make sure to bring the following material in order to be able to run the race:
Individual and Team Modality
Cell phone: With the battery fully charged and turned on during the entire test.
Thermal blanket: Minimum surface (1.4 x 2 m)
Whistle.
Container for liquid refreshment: No cups will be provided at the refreshment posts for the replenishment of liquids.
Windbreaker jacket
Containers and/or watertight bags for liquids: With a minimum total capacity of 1L.
Each runner of the Riaño Trail Run will be able to deliver a bag with the material he/she may need when arriving to the finish line, which will be delivered at the start of the stage and identified with his/her bib number.
The organization will bring this bag to the finish line.
The organization is not responsible for the objects deposited inside.
The organization has also planned a FREE shuttle bus service for all runners and companions with the companion pack that will connect the Riaño Camp with the start of each stage, as well as, the return from the finish of each stage with start or finish outside Riaño.
WELCOME TO RIAÑO CAMP
Pick up race bibs, timing chips, and runner’s goodie bags for those registered for the 3X, 2X, and RIAÑO OPEN.
Briefing Stage Picos de Europa
Technical briefing with Miguel Heras of the Picos de Europa Stage of Riaño 3x Trail Run.
Departure BUS Stage Picos de Europa
Transfer from Riaño Camp to Oseja de Sajambre.
DEPARTURE Stage Picos de Europa
Departure Stage Picos de Europa de Riaño 3x Trail Run from Oseja de Sajambre
Arrival First Runner
Expected arrival of the first runner at the finish line in Caín de Valdeón.
WELCOME TO RIAÑO CAMP
Collection of bibs, chips and runner’s bag for those registered in the 2X and RIAÑO OPEN.
Closing of the Picos de Europa Stage
Closing of the Picos de Europa de Riaño 3x Trail Run finish line in Caín de Valdeón.
Briefing for the Espigüete Stage
Technical briefing with Miguel Heras of the 3x and 2x Espigüete stage.
Departure BUS Stage Espigüete
Departure of the transfer from Riaño Camp to Valverde de la Sierra.
DEPARTURE Stage Espigüete 3x
Departure Stage Espigüete de Riaño 3x Trail Run from Valverde de la Sierra.
START Stage Espigüete 2x
Departure Stage Espigüete de Riaño 2x Trail Run from Valverde de la Sierra.
Arrival First Runner
Expected arrival of the first runner at the finish line in Valverde de la Sierra.
Closing of the Espigüete Stage
Closing of the 3x and 2x Espigüete stage in Valverde de la Sierra.
WELCOME TO RIAÑO CAMP
Collection of bibs, chips and runner’s bag for those registered in the RIAÑO OPEN.
Gilbo and RIAÑO OPEN Stage Briefing
Technical briefing with Miguel Heras of the Gilbo Stage of 3x and 2x and RIAÑO OPEN.
RIAÑO OPEN BIBS DELIVERY
Collection of bibs, chips and runner’s bag in Riaño Camp for those registered in the RIAÑO OPEN.
Departure BUS RIAÑO OPEN
Departure of the transfer from Riaño Camp to Lario.
RIAÑO OPEN EXIT
Departure RIAÑO OPEN from Lario.
EXIT Gilbo Stage 3x
Departure Gilbo de Riaño 3x Trail Run from Riaño.
OUTPUT Gilbo Stage 2x
Departure Gilbo de Riaño Stage 2x Trail Run from Riaño.
Arrival First Runner
Expected arrival of the first runner at the finish line in Riaño.
Awards Ceremony
Awards Ceremony at the finish line in Riaño.
Closing of the Gilbo and RIAÑO OPEN stage.
Closing of the Gilbo 3x and 2x and RIAÑO OPEN finish line in Riaño.