Petaca Trail vs Volta Peramola
Petaca Trail (25km, 1200m D+) vs Volta Peramola (25km, 1613m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Intermediate Petaca Trail
Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha
Intermediate Physical profile
| Petaca Trail | Volta Peramola | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 29 March 2026 | 4 April 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Max elevation gain | 1,200m D+ | 1,613m D+ |
Distances — Petaca Trail
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Trail Largo 25K | 25 | 1,200 |
| Trail Corto 14K | 14 | 600 |
| Hiking Route 11K | 11 | 250 |
Distances — Volta Peramola
| Name | Km | D+ | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volta 25K | 25 | 1,613 | 5h15m |
| Volta 10K | 10 | 648 | — |
| VP-Caminada 5K | 5 | 0 | — |
Logistics & costs
| Petaca Trail | Volta Peramola | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cabezarrubias del Puerto, Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha | Peramola, Catalonia |
| Distance between venues | 600 km | |
| Registration opens | — | — |
| Registration closes | — | 1 April 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 0 mandatory items | 3 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Volta Peramola
No recommendations
Accommodation
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Volta Peramola
No recommendations
Gear
Petaca Trail
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Volta Peramola
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Nutrition
Petaca Trail
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoGourmet Latino
Volta Peramola
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
Transport
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Volta Peramola
No recommendations
Car Rental
Petaca Trail
-
Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Volta Peramola
-
Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Insurance
Petaca Trail
No recommendations
Volta Peramola
No recommendations
Body Care
Petaca Trail
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After Bite Xtra GelAfter Bite
Volta Peramola
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BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourLurbel
Sun Protection
Petaca Trail
-
Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Volta Peramola
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Petaca Trail is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Volta Peramola. In terms of elevation gain, Volta Peramola 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.