Reventón Trail vs Transgrancanaria
Reventón Trail (70.5km, 4079m D+) vs Transgrancanaria (128km, 7500m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
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ElitePhysical profile
| Reventón Trail | Transgrancanaria | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 28 March 2026 | 27 February 2026 |
| Terrain | Trail | Ultra Trail |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Elite |
| Max elevation gain | 4,079m D+ | 7,500m D+ |
| Max ITRA | 3 | 6 |
| UTMB Category | — | 100M |
Distances — Reventón Trail
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Trail | 70.5 | 4,079 | 3 | 14h |
| Maratón | 42.2 | 2,487 | — | 8h |
| Classic | 31.8 | 1,475 | — | 6h |
| Sprint | 17.5 | 735 | — | 4h |
| Starter | 8 | 385 | — | 2h |
| Subida a las Estrellas | 3.2 | 610 | — | 1h 30min |
Distances — Transgrancanaria
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic 128K | 128 | 7,500 | 6 | 30h |
| Advanced 83K | 83 | 4,400 | 5 | 20h |
| Marathon 44K | 44 | 2,500 | 3 | 12h |
| Starter 30K | 30 | 1,200 | 2 | 8h |
Logistics & costs
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Reventón Trail
No recommendations
Transgrancanaria
No recommendations
Accommodation
Reventón Trail
No recommendations
Transgrancanaria
No recommendations
Gear
Reventón Trail
Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Transgrancanaria
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
Nutrition
Reventón Trail
Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Transgrancanaria
- Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for both
Gourmet Latino
Transport
Reventón Trail
No recommendations
Transgrancanaria
No recommendations
Car Rental
Reventón Trail
Recommended for both
Recommended for both
Transgrancanaria
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Reventón Trail
No recommendations
Transgrancanaria
No recommendations
Body Care
Reventón Trail
Julbo AerospeedRecommended for bothJulbo
Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for bothBuff
Salomon Cross VisorRecommended for bothSalomon
Transgrancanaria
- Julbo AerospeedRecommended for both
Julbo
- Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for both
Buff
- Salomon Cross VisorRecommended for both
Salomon
Sun Protection
Reventón Trail
Recommended for both
Recommended for both
Transgrancanaria
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Terrain and elevation
Reventón Trail is classified as Trail, while Transgrancanaria is Ultra Trail — different technical demands on paper. On its longest distance, Transgrancanaria climbs around 59m per km versus 58m/km on the other race — the higher that ratio, the steeper and more technical the climbs tend to be.
Location and travel
Reventón Trail and Transgrancanaria both take place in Canary Islands, about 249km apart in a straight line — close enough to scout one course while training for the other, or fold both into a single trip.
Entry price
Reventón Trail is the cheaper entry, starting from €25 versus €50 for Transgrancanaria — a €25 gap on the entry-level distance.
Time of year
Reventón Trail runs in March and Transgrancanaria in February, so both fit in the same season if you want to race them separately. Reventón Trail falls right in its region's recommended window. Transgrancanaria falls right in its region's recommended window.
Mandatory gear
Both races require the exact same 6 mandatory items — one gear checklist covers both.
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Transgrancanaria is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Reventón Trail. In terms of elevation gain, Transgrancanaria 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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