Foncea Trail vs Petaca Trail

Foncea Trail (20km, 820m D+) vs Petaca Trail (25km, 1200m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Foncea Trail Intermediate

Foncea Trail

Foncea, La Rioja

Mountain 2 modalities
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Petaca Trail Intermediate

Petaca Trail

Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha

Mountain 3 modalities
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Physical profile

Foncea Trail Petaca Trail
Date 29 March 2026 29 March 2026
Terrain Mountain Mountain
Difficulty Intermediate Intermediate
Max elevation gain 820m D+ 1,200m D+

Distances — Foncea Trail

Name Km D+ Max Time
Foncea Trail 20K 20 820 4h
Foncea Trail 13.5K 13.5 500 3h

Distances — Petaca Trail

Name Km D+
Trail Largo 25K 25 1,200
Trail Corto 14K 14 600
Hiking Route 11K 11 250

Logistics & costs

Foncea Trail Petaca Trail
Location Foncea, La Rioja Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha
Distance between venues 460 km
Registration opens
Registration closes
Mandatory Gear 0 mandatory items 0 mandatory items
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Registration

Foncea Trail

No recommendations

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Accommodation

Foncea Trail

No recommendations

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Nutrition

Petaca Trail

Transport

Foncea Trail

No recommendations

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Insurance

Foncea Trail

No recommendations

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Body Care

Foncea Trail

No recommendations

Petaca Trail

Sun Protection

Foncea Trail

Petaca Trail

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Petaca Trail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Foncea Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Petaca Trail 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, Foncea Trail or Petaca Trail?
Foncea Trail has Intermediate difficulty with up to 820m elevation gain, while Petaca Trail is Intermediate with up to 1,200m D+. The maximum distance is 20km for Foncea Trail and 25km for Petaca Trail.
When does each race take place?
Foncea Trail takes place in March and Petaca Trail in March.
How many distances does each race offer?
Foncea Trail offers 2 distances and Petaca Trail offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Foncea Trail is classified as Mountain and Petaca Trail as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Foncea Trail requires 0 mandatory items and Petaca Trail requires 0. Check each race's official regulations for the full list.

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