VI Duatlón Cros Guadix - Memorial Juan el Tanke.
The Duatlón Cros Guadix, held in memory of Juan el Tanke, reaches its sixth edition in 2026 and counts towards the Copa de Andalucía de Duatlón Cros. Run, mountain bike, run at around 1,000 metres in the province of Granada, with real climbing on all three legs. Also known as Guadix Cross Duathlon and Duatlón Cros Guadix Memorial Juan el Tanke.
Duatlón Cros Guadix 2026: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
Transition and start are on the Camino del Obispo in Guadix. The first run covers a hilly three-kilometre loop twice, then come two ten-kilometre mountain bike laps with a long climb, and finally one more lap of the run loop.
The race is organised by the town of Guadix. The field is capped at 150, and women start five minutes after the men. Two cut-offs shape the day: the first run plus the first bike lap must be done within 1:45 hours, and the finish reached within 2:45 hours.
+187 m
+417 m
+94 m
Run 1
6 km · +187 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 0.1 | 0.5 km | 8.6 % | 15.9 % | +45 m | — |
| km 1.7 | 0.5 km | 9.7 % | 15.8 % | +44 m | — |
| km 3.1 | 0.6 km | 8.4 % | 15.9 % | +46 m | — |
| km 4.7 | 0.5 km | 9.7 % | 15.7 % | +44 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
Bike course
20 km · +417 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 0.1 | 0.4 km | 5.9 % | 7 % | +21 m | — |
| km 1.2 | 0.6 km | 5.4 % | 9 % | +31 m | — |
| km 4.3 | 1.4 km | 6.6 % | 15.9 % | +94 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 10.1 | 0.4 km | 5.5 % | 7 % | +22 m | — |
| km 11.2 | 0.6 km | 5.6 % | 9.6 % | +31 m | — |
| km 13.8 | 0.3 km | 5.7 % | 9.3 % | +17 m | — |
| km 14.4 | 0.7 km | 9.9 % | 16.1 % | +72 m | — |
| km 15.3 | 0.5 km | 4.2 % | 6 % | +22 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
Run 2
3 km · +94 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 0.1 | 0.5 km | 8.6 % | 15.9 % | +45 m | — |
| km 1.7 | 0.5 km | 9.7 % | 15.8 % | +44 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Duatlón Cros Guadix.
Settle into the race
Guadix offers no leg to catch your breath on: both runs are steep and the bike course has its long climb. The skill is not treating any of the three as the easy one.
Spread the effort
Most of your time is spent on the bike, and that is also where most is lost if the first run was too fast. Its four short climbs tire the legs more than six kilometres suggest, and the bike lap opens on restless terrain rather than a recovery stretch.
Finish strong
If the first cut-off is a concern, start the opening run under control and make up time on the bike, where drafting is allowed. An over-cooked first run costs more minutes on the first bike lap than it gained.
Training plan for Duatlón Cros Guadix: 12-week build
Build all three disciplines
Age-group athletes are out for roughly 1:40 to 2:20 hours. Because all three legs climb, the race is a constant alternation of short hard efforts and recovery for its whole length, never a steady pace.
Brick sessions
Brick training matters more here than any single discipline: hilly runs straight before a climbing ride, and hill intervals on the bike straight before a steep run.
Practise transitions
That order mirrors the race. Rehearse the full sequence at race length once in the weeks before 8 November, especially if you expect to be near the first cut-off.
Arrive fresh
It shows you how hard you can run the climbs without paying for it on the bike.
Courses
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Everything about VI Duatlón Cros Guadix - Memorial Juan el Tanke.
How long is Duatlón Cros Guadix?
Duatlón Cros Guadix is 29 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does Duatlón Cros Guadix have?
Duatlón Cros Guadix has around 698 m of elevation gain over 29 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the profile of the run course at Duatlón Cros Guadix?
The run course at Duatlón Cros Guadix is classified as Mountainous, averaging 31.1 vertical metres per kilometre. 18% of the route is flat, 21% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 18% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does the run course at Duatlón Cros Guadix have?
The hardest climb on the run course at Duatlón Cros Guadix starts at kilometre 3.1, runs for 0.6 km at an average of 8.4% and gains 46 metres. 4 climbs are mapped in total.
Is there a GPX file for the Duatlón Cros Guadix course?
Yes. Each leg of Duatlón Cros Guadix is on this page as its own free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Duatlón Cros Guadix?
Preparation for Duatlón Cros Guadix should account for 29 km, 698 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Duatlón Cros Guadix?
The pacing strategy for Duatlón Cros Guadix should reflect 29 km, 698 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does VI Duatlón Cros Guadix - Memorial Juan el Tanke take place?
VI Duatlón Cros Guadix - Memorial Juan el Tanke takes place on November 8, 2026.
Where does VI Duatlón Cros Guadix - Memorial Juan el Tanke take place?
VI Duatlón Cros Guadix - Memorial Juan el Tanke takes place in Guadix, Spain.
How do I register for Duatlón Cros Guadix?
Registration runs through the organiser: triatlonandalucia.org. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
