Penyagolosa Trails vs Ultra Pirineu

Penyagolosa Trails (106km, 5600m D+) vs Ultra Pirineu (100km, 6400m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Penyagolosa Trails Elite

Penyagolosa Trails

Castellón de la Plana, Valencian Community

Ultra Trail 2 modalities
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Ultra Pirineu Elite

Ultra Pirineu

Bagà, Catalonia

Mountain 3 modalities
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Physical profile

Penyagolosa Trails Ultra Pirineu
Date 18 April 2026 3 October 2026
Terrain Ultra Trail Mountain
Difficulty Elite Elite
Max elevation gain 5,600m D+ 6,400m D+
Max ITRA 6 6
UTMB Category — 100M

Distances — Penyagolosa Trails

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
CSP 106 5,600 6 25h 30min
MiM 60 3,300 4 15h

Distances — Ultra Pirineu

Name Km D+ ITRA Max Time
Ultra 100K 100 6,400 6 27h
Marathon 54K 54 3,800 4 14h
Trail 30K 30 1,800 2 9h

Logistics & costs

Penyagolosa Trails Ultra Pirineu
Location Castellón de la Plana, Valencian Community Bagà, Catalonia
Distance between venues 299 km
Registration opens — 1 April 2026
Registration closes — 15 September 2026
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 8 mandatory items
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Registration

Penyagolosa Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Accommodation

Penyagolosa Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Gear

Penyagolosa Trails

Ultra Pirineu

Nutrition

Penyagolosa Trails

Ultra Pirineu

Transport

Penyagolosa Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Car Rental

Penyagolosa Trails

Ultra Pirineu

Insurance

Penyagolosa Trails

No recommendations

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Sun Protection

Penyagolosa Trails

Ultra Pirineu

No recommendations

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Penyagolosa Trails is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Ultra Pirineu. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Pirineu 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, Penyagolosa Trails or Ultra Pirineu?
Penyagolosa Trails has Elite difficulty with up to 5,600m elevation gain, while Ultra Pirineu is Elite with up to 6,400m D+. The maximum distance is 106km for Penyagolosa Trails and 100km for Ultra Pirineu.
When does each race take place?
Penyagolosa Trails takes place in April and Ultra Pirineu in October.
How many distances does each race offer?
Penyagolosa Trails offers 2 distances and Ultra Pirineu offers 3.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Penyagolosa Trails is classified as Ultra Trail and Ultra Pirineu as Mountain.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Penyagolosa Trails requires 6 mandatory items and Ultra Pirineu requires 8. 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.