Costa Brava Stage Run vs Penyagolosa Trails

Costa Brava Stage Run (125km, 4820m D+) vs Penyagolosa Trails (106km, 5600m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Costa Brava Stage Run Advanced

Costa Brava Stage Run

Blanes, Catalonia

Trail 2 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 Brava Stage Run Penyagolosa Trails
Date 17 April 2026 18 April 2026
Terrain Trail Ultra Trail
Difficulty Advanced Elite
Max elevation gain 4,820m D+ 5,600m D+
Max ITRA — 6

Distances — Costa Brava Stage Run

Name Km D+ Max Time
CBSR 120K 125 4,820 3 stages
CBSR 85K 87 3,180 3 stages

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 Brava Stage Run Penyagolosa Trails
Location Blanes, Catalonia Castellón de la Plana, Valencian Community
Distance between venues 305 km
Registration opens — —
Registration closes — —
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 6 mandatory items
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Registration

Costa Brava Stage Run

No recommendations

Penyagolosa Trails

No recommendations

Accommodation

Costa Brava Stage Run

No recommendations

Penyagolosa Trails

No recommendations

Gear

Costa Brava Stage Run

Penyagolosa Trails

Nutrition

Costa Brava Stage Run

Penyagolosa Trails

Transport

Costa Brava Stage Run

No recommendations

Penyagolosa Trails

No recommendations

Car Rental

Costa Brava Stage Run

Penyagolosa Trails

Insurance

Costa Brava Stage Run

No recommendations

Penyagolosa Trails

No recommendations

Body Care

Costa Brava Stage Run

No recommendations

Penyagolosa Trails

No recommendations

Sun Protection

Costa Brava Stage Run

No recommendations

Penyagolosa Trails

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Costa Brava Stage Run is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Penyagolosa Trails. In terms of elevation gain, Penyagolosa 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 Brava Stage Run or Penyagolosa Trails?
Costa Brava Stage Run has Advanced difficulty with up to 4,820m elevation gain, while Penyagolosa Trails is Elite with up to 5,600m D+. The maximum distance is 125km for Costa Brava Stage Run and 106km for Penyagolosa Trails.
When does each race take place?
Costa Brava Stage Run takes place in April and Penyagolosa Trails in April.
How many distances does each race offer?
Costa Brava Stage Run offers 2 distances and Penyagolosa Trails offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Costa Brava Stage Run is classified as Trail and Penyagolosa Trails as Ultra Trail.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Costa Brava Stage Run requires 6 mandatory items and Penyagolosa Trails requires 6. 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.