Costa Blanca Trails vs Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

Costa Blanca Trails (102km, 6020m D+) vs Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB (110km, 6250m 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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Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB Elite

Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

Puerto de la Cruz, Canary Islands

Ultra Trail 4 modalities
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Physical profile

Costa Blanca Trails Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB
Date 13 November 2026 20 March 2026
Terrain Ultra Trail Ultra Trail
Difficulty Elite Elite
Max elevation gain 6,020m D+ 6,250m D+
Max ITRA — 6
UTMB Category — 100M

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 — Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
110K 110 6,250 6 27h
73K 73 3,024 4 16h
47K 47 2,600 3 11h 30min
24K 24 1,300 2 6h

Logistics & costs

Costa Blanca Trails Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB
Location Finestrat, Alicante, Valencian Community Puerto de la Cruz, Canary Islands
Distance between venues 1884 km
Registration opens — 25 June 2025
Registration closes — 23 February 2026
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 9 mandatory items
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Registration

Costa Blanca Trails

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Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

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Accommodation

Costa Blanca Trails

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Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

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Gear

Costa Blanca Trails

Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

Nutrition

Costa Blanca Trails

Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

Transport

Costa Blanca Trails

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Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

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Car Rental

Costa Blanca Trails

Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

Insurance

Costa Blanca Trails

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Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

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Body Care

Costa Blanca Trails

Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

Sun Protection

Costa Blanca Trails

Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Costa Blanca Trails. In terms of elevation gain, Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB 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 Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB?
Costa Blanca Trails has Elite difficulty with up to 6,020m elevation gain, while Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB is Elite with up to 6,250m D+. The maximum distance is 102km for Costa Blanca Trails and 110km for Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB.
When does each race take place?
Costa Blanca Trails takes place in November and Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB in March.
How many distances does each race offer?
Costa Blanca Trails offers 5 distances and Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB offers 4.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Costa Blanca Trails is classified as Ultra Trail and Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB as Ultra Trail.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Costa Blanca Trails requires 6 mandatory items and Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB requires 9. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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