El Valle Trail vs Petaca Trail
El Valle Trail (26km, 1600m D+) vs Petaca Trail (25km, 1200m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Intermediate 
Intermediate Petaca Trail
Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha
Physical profile
| El Valle Trail | Petaca Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 14 March 2026 | 29 March 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Max elevation gain | 1,600m D+ | 1,200m D+ |
Distances — El Valle Trail
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme | 26 | 1,600 | 5h |
| Sprint | 18 | 1,000 | — |
Distances — Petaca Trail
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Trail Largo 25K | 25 | 1,200 |
| Trail Corto 14K | 14 | 600 |
| Hiking Route 11K | 11 | 250 |
Logistics & costs
| El Valle Trail | Petaca Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Murcia, Region of Murcia | Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha |
| Distance between venues | 274 km | |
| Registration opens | — | — |
| Registration closes | 9 March 2026 | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 2 mandatory items | 0 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
El Valle Trail
No recommendations
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Accommodation
El Valle Trail
No recommendations
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Gear
El Valle Trail
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Salomon Bonatti WPSalomon
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Salomon Soft Flask 150 mlSalomon
Petaca Trail
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
Nutrition
El Valle Trail
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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226ERS Isotonic Drink226ERS
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SiS GO Isotonic Energy GelScience in Sport
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Petaca Trail
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for both
Gourmet Latino
Transport
El Valle Trail
No recommendations
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Car Rental
El Valle Trail
-
Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Petaca Trail
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
El Valle Trail
No recommendations
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Body Care
El Valle Trail
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Buff CoolNet UV+Buff
Petaca Trail
-
After Bite Xtra GelAfter Bite
Sun Protection
El Valle Trail
-
Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Petaca Trail
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, El Valle Trail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Petaca Trail. In terms of elevation gain, El Valle Trail is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.
Frequently asked questions
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Plan your race
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.