| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | October/November |
| Region | Karrantza, Spain |
| English name | Cyclo-cross Karrantza |
| Local name(s) | Karrantzako ziklo-krosa (in Basque) |
| Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
| History | |
| First edition | 2003 |
| Editions | 19 (as of 2022) |
| First winner |  Haitz Ortiz (ESP) |
| Most wins | Aitor Hernández (ESP)(2 wins) |
| Most recent | Kevin Suárez (ESP) |
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