Costa Blanca Trails vs Ultra Sierra Nevada

Costa Blanca Trails (102km, 6020m D+) vs Ultra Sierra Nevada (100km, 6200m 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 Sierra Nevada Advanced

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Granada, Andalusia

Mountain 3 modalities
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Physical profile

Costa Blanca Trails Ultra Sierra Nevada
Date 13 November 2026 11 July 2026
Terrain Ultra Trail Mountain
Difficulty Elite Advanced
Max elevation gain 6,020m D+ 6,200m 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 — Ultra Sierra Nevada

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
Ultra 100K 100 6,200 6 30h
Marathon 42K 42 2,800 3 14h
Trail 21K 21 1,200 1 7h

Logistics & costs

Costa Blanca Trails Ultra Sierra Nevada
Location Finestrat, Alicante, Valencian Community Granada, Andalusia
Distance between venues 324 km
Registration opens — 1 March 2026
Registration closes — 15 June 2026
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Registration

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Accommodation

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Gear

Costa Blanca Trails

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Nutrition

Costa Blanca Trails

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Transport

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Car Rental

Costa Blanca Trails

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Insurance

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Sierra Nevada

No recommendations

Body Care

Costa Blanca Trails

Ultra Sierra Nevada

Sun Protection

Costa Blanca Trails

Ultra Sierra Nevada

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 Sierra Nevada. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada?
Costa Blanca Trails has Elite difficulty with up to 6,020m elevation gain, while Ultra Sierra Nevada is Advanced with up to 6,200m D+. The maximum distance is 102km for Costa Blanca Trails and 100km for Ultra Sierra Nevada.
When does each race take place?
Costa Blanca Trails takes place in November and Ultra Sierra Nevada in July.
How many distances does each race offer?
Costa Blanca Trails offers 5 distances and Ultra Sierra Nevada offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Costa Blanca Trails is classified as Ultra Trail and Ultra Sierra Nevada as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Costa Blanca Trails requires 6 mandatory items and Ultra Sierra Nevada requires 6. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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