Costa Blanca Trails vs Penyagolosa Trails

Costa Blanca Trails (102km, 6020m D+) vs Penyagolosa Trails (106km, 5600m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Costa Blanca Trails Elite

Costa Blanca Trails

Finestrat, Alicante, Valencian Community

Ultra Trail 5 modalities
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Penyagolosa Trails Elite

Penyagolosa Trails

Castellón de la Plana, Valencian Community

Ultra Trail 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Costa Blanca Trails Penyagolosa Trails
Date 13 November 2026 18 April 2026
Terrain Ultra Trail Ultra Trail
Difficulty Elite Elite
Max elevation gain 6,020m D+ 5,600m D+
Max ITRA — 6

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

Distances — Penyagolosa Trails

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
CSP 106 5,600 6 25h 30min
MiM 60 3,300 4 15h

Logistics & costs

Costa Blanca Trails Penyagolosa Trails
Location Finestrat, Alicante, Valencian Community Castellón de la Plana, Valencian Community
Distance between venues 159 km
Registration opens — —
Registration closes — —
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Registration

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Penyagolosa Trails

No recommendations

Accommodation

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Penyagolosa Trails

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Gear

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Nutrition

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Transport

Costa Blanca Trails

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Penyagolosa Trails

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Car Rental

Costa Blanca Trails

Penyagolosa Trails

Insurance

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Penyagolosa Trails

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Body Care

Costa Blanca Trails

Penyagolosa Trails

No recommendations

Sun Protection

Costa Blanca Trails

Penyagolosa Trails

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Penyagolosa Trails is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Costa Blanca Trails. In terms of elevation gain, Costa Blanca Trails 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, Costa Blanca Trails or Penyagolosa Trails?
Costa Blanca Trails has Elite difficulty with up to 6,020m elevation gain, while Penyagolosa Trails is Elite with up to 5,600m D+. The maximum distance is 102km for Costa Blanca Trails and 106km for Penyagolosa Trails.
When does each race take place?
Costa Blanca Trails takes place in November and Penyagolosa Trails in April.
How many distances does each race offer?
Costa Blanca Trails offers 5 distances and Penyagolosa Trails offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Costa Blanca Trails is classified as Ultra Trail and Penyagolosa Trails as Ultra Trail.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Costa Blanca Trails requires 6 mandatory items and Penyagolosa Trails requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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