Costa Blanca Trails vs Ultra Pirineu

Costa Blanca Trails (102km, 6020m D+) vs Ultra Pirineu (100km, 6400m 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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Ultra Pirineu Elite

Ultra Pirineu

Bagà, Catalonia

Mountain 3 modalities
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Physical profile

Costa Blanca Trails Ultra Pirineu
Date 13 November 2026 3 October 2026
Terrain Ultra Trail Mountain
Difficulty Elite Elite
Max elevation gain 6,020m D+ 6,400m 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 — Ultra Pirineu

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
Ultra 100K 100 6,400 6 27h
Marathon 54K 54 3,800 4 14h
Trail 30K 30 1,800 2 9h

Logistics & costs

Costa Blanca Trails Ultra Pirineu
Location Finestrat, Alicante, Valencian Community Bagà, Catalonia
Distance between venues 446 km
Registration opens — 1 April 2026
Registration closes — 15 September 2026
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 8 mandatory items
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Registration

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Accommodation

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Gear

Costa Blanca Trails

Ultra Pirineu

Nutrition

Costa Blanca Trails

Ultra Pirineu

Transport

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Car Rental

Costa Blanca Trails

Ultra Pirineu

Insurance

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Body Care

Costa Blanca Trails

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Sun Protection

Costa Blanca Trails

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

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 Ultra Pirineu. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Pirineu 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 Ultra Pirineu?
Costa Blanca Trails has Elite difficulty with up to 6,020m elevation gain, while Ultra Pirineu is Elite with up to 6,400m D+. The maximum distance is 102km for Costa Blanca Trails and 100km for Ultra Pirineu.
When does each race take place?
Costa Blanca Trails takes place in November and Ultra Pirineu in October.
How many distances does each race offer?
Costa Blanca Trails offers 5 distances and Ultra Pirineu offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Costa Blanca Trails is classified as Ultra Trail and Ultra Pirineu as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Costa Blanca Trails requires 6 mandatory items and Ultra Pirineu requires 8. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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Compare Spain's best trail running races side by side. Analyze distances, elevation, registration prices, mandatory gear and the complete Pack 360 to make the best decision.