Canfranc-Canfranc vs Costa Blanca Trails

Canfranc-Canfranc (100km, 8848m D+) vs Costa Blanca Trails (102km, 6020m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Canfranc-Canfranc Elite

Canfranc-Canfranc

Canfranc-Estación, Aragon

Mountain 6 modalities
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Costa Blanca Trails Elite

Costa Blanca Trails

Finestrat, Alicante, Valencian Community

Ultra Trail 5 modalities
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Physical profile

Canfranc-Canfranc Costa Blanca Trails
Date 11 September 2026 13 November 2026
Terrain Mountain Ultra Trail
Difficulty Elite Elite
Max elevation gain 8,848m D+ 6,020m D+

Distances — Canfranc-Canfranc

Name Km D+ Max Time
Ultra 100K 100 8,848 39h
Ultra 70K 70 6,100 26h
Marathon 45K 45 3,700 12h
Long Distance 26K 26 1,700 8h
Classic 16K 16 1,590 —
Uphill 6K 6 1,000 —

Distances — Costa Blanca Trails

Name Km D+ Max Time
GTCB 102K 102 6,020 27h
UTCB 66K 66 4,160 18h
MCB 41K 41 3,100 12h
TPC 20K 20 2,180 6h
MTF 17K 17 1,010 5h

Logistics & costs

Canfranc-Canfranc Costa Blanca Trails
Location Canfranc-Estación, Aragon Finestrat, Alicante, Valencian Community
Distance between venues 465 km
Registration opens 9 December 2025 —
Registration closes 31 August 2026 —
Mandatory Gear 8 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Registration

Canfranc-Canfranc

No recommendations

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Accommodation

Canfranc-Canfranc

No recommendations

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Gear

Canfranc-Canfranc

Costa Blanca Trails

Nutrition

Canfranc-Canfranc

Costa Blanca Trails

Transport

Canfranc-Canfranc

No recommendations

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Car Rental

Canfranc-Canfranc

Costa Blanca Trails

Insurance

Canfranc-Canfranc

No recommendations

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Body Care

Canfranc-Canfranc

No recommendations

Costa Blanca Trails

Sun Protection

Canfranc-Canfranc

No recommendations

Costa Blanca Trails

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Costa Blanca Trails is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Canfranc-Canfranc. In terms of elevation gain, Canfranc-Canfranc is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.

Frequently asked questions

Which is harder, Canfranc-Canfranc or Costa Blanca Trails?
Canfranc-Canfranc has Elite difficulty with up to 8,848m elevation gain, while Costa Blanca Trails is Elite with up to 6,020m D+. The maximum distance is 100km for Canfranc-Canfranc and 102km for Costa Blanca Trails.
When does each race take place?
Canfranc-Canfranc takes place in September and Costa Blanca Trails in November.
How many distances does each race offer?
Canfranc-Canfranc offers 6 distances and Costa Blanca Trails offers 5.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Canfranc-Canfranc is classified as Mountain and Costa Blanca Trails as Ultra Trail.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Canfranc-Canfranc requires 8 mandatory items and Costa Blanca Trails requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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