Gravel Alcaraz (Campeonato de Espana)
Key facts
- Date:
- 25 abr
- Type:
- One-day (XC / race)
- Alcaraz · Castilla-La Mancha · Spain
- Distances:
- 120 km; 93 km; 95 km
- Elevation:
- 2.100 m
- Price:
- 40 EUR (+10 licencia)
- Series:
- Campeonato de España
About
Gravel Alcaraz is the most prestigious event on the Spanish gravel calendar, serving as the national championship of the discipline. The historic hilltop town of Alcaraz in the Albacete highlands hosts a top-level competition with three available distances of 120, 93, and 95 kilometres and 2,100 metres of climbing that underline the mountainous nature of the terrain. The landscape of the Sierra de Alcaraz, with its meadows, pine forests, and limestone tracks, provides a spectacular backdrop for deciding the national title. The presence of Spain's best gravel riders makes this a landmark event for the entire Iberian gravel community. At Push Rider, the Spanish championship is the target race that structures all 12 weeks of the programme: the specificity phase builds sustained power on limestone terrain and the tapering arrives precisely timed, while the coach develops on TrainingPeaks a race strategy and the mental resilience tools needed to hold pacing when the country's best riders apply pressure.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Gravel Alcaraz (Spanish Championship) 2026 take place?
The Gravel Alcaraz 2026, counting towards the Spanish Championship, takes place on 25 April.
What distances and elevation gain does the Gravel Alcaraz have?
The event offers three distances: 120 km, 93 km, and 95 km, with 2,100 m of elevation gain.
Where does the Gravel Alcaraz start?
The start is in Alcaraz, in the province of Albacete.
What circuit does the Gravel Alcaraz belong to?
This event is part of the Spanish Gravel Championship.
How to prepare for the Gravel Alcaraz using the PUSH TRAINING 360 method?
The PUSH TRAINING 360 method structures 12 weeks of preparation with weekly review across four phases: aerobic base, threshold building, specificity load, and tapering. As a Spanish Championship event, the competitive level is at its peak; the specificity load includes threshold intervals, uphill strength work, and race simulations. With 2,100 m of elevation, climb management is decisive. Nutrition follows three phases: pre-event loading, in-race fuelling, and post-race recovery. Pacing strategy prioritises managing effort on the climbs to have reserves for the final kilometres.
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