Petaca Trail vs Subbética Trail

Petaca Trail (25km, 1200m D+) vs Subbética Trail (29km, 1400m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Petaca Trail Intermediate

Petaca Trail

Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha

Mountain 3 modalities
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Subbética Trail Intermediate

Subbética Trail

Zuheros, Andalusia

Trail 2 modalities
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Physical profile

Petaca Trail Subbética Trail
Date 29 March 2026 21 March 2026
Terrain Mountain Trail
Difficulty Intermediate Intermediate
Max elevation gain 1,200m D+ 1,400m D+

Distances — Petaca Trail

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

Distances — Subbética Trail

Name Km D+ Max Time
Trail 29K 29 1,400 6h
Trail 18K 18 800 4h

Logistics & costs

Petaca Trail Subbética Trail
Location Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha Zuheros, Andalusia
Distance between venues 121 km
Registration opens — —
Registration closes — 15 March 2026
Mandatory Gear 0 mandatory items 0 mandatory items
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Registration

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Subbética Trail

No recommendations

Accommodation

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Subbética Trail

No recommendations

Gear

Petaca Trail

Subbética Trail

Nutrition

Petaca Trail

Subbética Trail

Transport

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Subbética Trail

No recommendations

Car Rental

Petaca Trail

Subbética Trail

Insurance

Petaca Trail

No recommendations

Subbética Trail

No recommendations

Body Care

Petaca Trail

Subbética Trail

Sun Protection

Petaca Trail

Subbética Trail

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, Subbética Trail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Petaca Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Subbética 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, Petaca Trail or Subbética Trail?
Petaca Trail has Intermediate difficulty with up to 1,200m elevation gain, while Subbética Trail is Intermediate with up to 1,400m D+. The maximum distance is 25km for Petaca Trail and 29km for Subbética Trail.
When does each race take place?
Petaca Trail takes place in March and Subbética Trail in March.
How many distances does each race offer?
Petaca Trail offers 3 distances and Subbética Trail offers 2.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Petaca Trail is classified as Mountain and Subbética Trail as Trail.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Petaca Trail requires 0 mandatory items and Subbética Trail requires 0. 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.