Salardú, Spain
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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The PDA (Peades d'Aigua) is a 55km ultra trail race through the mountains of Val d'Aran in the Spanish Pyrenees. With 3,300m of elevation gain, it features the spectacular Colomèrs glacial lake cirque and is known as one of the most valued challenges in the UTMB World Series.
Colomèrs glacial lake cirque
Pyrenees mountain scenery
Technical mountain trails
Start / Finish
Salardú village
Vielha
Expo
Race Day
Recovery
What to bring
Closed shoes suitable for trail running
Pack (or similar) destined to transport mandatory equipment throughout the race
Mobile phone (smartphone MANDATORY)
Personal beaker 15 cl minimum
Supply of water of 1 litre minimum
1 torch in good working order with spare cells/batteries
Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum
Whistle
Food reserve
Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains
A long-sleeve thermal layer (cotton excluded) with a minimum weight of 180 g
Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of legging and socks which cover the legs completely
Waterproof trouser cover
Cap or bandana or Buff®
Warm and water-proof gloves
What you get
Chip timing
Race photos
Running Stones (4)
Finals Access qualification
30-liter spare bag
On the day
Bag drop
Merchandise
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
No, assistance is not allowed at any point of the course, and pacers are not permitted to set the pace.
Spare bags are returned to Vielha and can be collected by the runner or someone with their race bib. Bags must be retrieved within 2 hours after the race ends.
If you drop out, you must register your withdrawal. The organization will transport your spare bag to Vielha, but cannot guarantee it will arrive before the race ends.
The PDA offers 4 Running Stones and direct entry to finals for the 50K category as part of the UTMB World Series Major events.
The race takes place in mountain conditions. Runners must carry all mandatory waterproof and warm equipment. The event will proceed unless conditions become unsafe.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Salardú, Spain
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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