Costa Blanca Trails vs UltraMediterrània

Costa Blanca Trails (102km, 6020m D+) vs UltraMediterrània (162km, 8050m 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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UltraMediterrània Elite

UltraMediterrània

Alcoy, Alicante, Valencian Community

Ultra Trail 6 modalities
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Physical profile

Costa Blanca Trails UltraMediterrània
Date 13 November 2026 23 January 2026
Terrain Ultra Trail Ultra Trail
Difficulty Elite Elite
Max elevation gain 6,020m D+ 8,050m D+

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 — UltraMediterrània

Name Km D+ Max Time
PRO 162K 162 8,050 37h
ONE 90K 90 4,400 21h
MAX 55K 55 2,710 12h 50min
EXP 25K 25 1,150 4h 35min
CXM 16K 16 550 2h 40min
VRT 4K 4 450 2h

Logistics & costs

Costa Blanca Trails UltraMediterrània
Location Finestrat, Alicante, Valencian Community Alcoy, Alicante, Valencian Community
Distance between venues 26 km
Registration opens — —
Registration closes — —
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 9 mandatory items
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Registration

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

UltraMediterrània

No recommendations

Accommodation

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

UltraMediterrània

No recommendations

Gear

Costa Blanca Trails

UltraMediterrània

Nutrition

Costa Blanca Trails

UltraMediterrània

Transport

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

UltraMediterrània

No recommendations

Car Rental

Costa Blanca Trails

UltraMediterrània

Insurance

Costa Blanca Trails

No recommendations

UltraMediterrània

No recommendations

Body Care

Costa Blanca Trails

UltraMediterrània

Sun Protection

Costa Blanca Trails

UltraMediterrània

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, UltraMediterrània is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Costa Blanca Trails. In terms of elevation gain, UltraMediterrània 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 UltraMediterrània?
Costa Blanca Trails has Elite difficulty with up to 6,020m elevation gain, while UltraMediterrània is Elite with up to 8,050m D+. The maximum distance is 102km for Costa Blanca Trails and 162km for UltraMediterrània.
When does each race take place?
Costa Blanca Trails takes place in November and UltraMediterrània in January.
How many distances does each race offer?
Costa Blanca Trails offers 5 distances and UltraMediterrània offers 6.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Costa Blanca Trails is classified as Ultra Trail and UltraMediterrània as Ultra Trail.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Costa Blanca Trails requires 6 mandatory items and UltraMediterrània requires 9. 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.