Transgrancanaria vs UltraMediterrània

Transgrancanaria (128km, 7500m D+) vs UltraMediterrània (162km, 8050m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?

Transgrancanaria Elite

Transgrancanaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Ultra Trail 4 modalities
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UltraMediterrània Elite

UltraMediterrània

Alcoy, Alicante, Valencian Community

Ultra Trail 6 modalities
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Physical profile

Transgrancanaria UltraMediterrània
Date 27 February 2026 23 January 2026
Terrain Ultra Trail Ultra Trail
Difficulty Elite Elite
Max elevation gain 7,500m D+ 8,050m D+
Max ITRA 6 —
UTMB Category 100M —

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

Distances — UltraMediterrània

Name Km D+ Max Time
PRO 162K 162 8,050 37h
ONE 90K 90 4,400 21h
MAX 55K 55 2,710 12h 50min
EXP 25K 25 1,150 4h 35min
CXM 16K 16 550 2h 40min
VRT 4K 4 450 2h

Logistics & costs

Transgrancanaria UltraMediterrània
Location Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Alcoy, Alicante, Valencian Community
Distance between venues 1816 km
Registration opens 1 September 2025 —
Registration closes 31 January 2026 —
Mandatory Gear 6 mandatory items 9 mandatory items
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Registration

Transgrancanaria

No recommendations

UltraMediterrània

No recommendations

Accommodation

Transgrancanaria

No recommendations

UltraMediterrània

No recommendations

Gear

Transgrancanaria

UltraMediterrània

Nutrition

Transgrancanaria

UltraMediterrània

Transport

Transgrancanaria

No recommendations

UltraMediterrània

No recommendations

Car Rental

Transgrancanaria

UltraMediterrània

Insurance

Transgrancanaria

No recommendations

UltraMediterrània

No recommendations

Body Care

Transgrancanaria

UltraMediterrània

Sun Protection

Transgrancanaria

UltraMediterrània

Summary

If you're looking for a longer distance, UltraMediterrània is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Transgrancanaria. In terms of elevation gain, UltraMediterrània 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, Transgrancanaria or UltraMediterrània?
Transgrancanaria has Elite difficulty with up to 7,500m elevation gain, while UltraMediterrània is Elite with up to 8,050m D+. The maximum distance is 128km for Transgrancanaria and 162km for UltraMediterrània.
When does each race take place?
Transgrancanaria takes place in February and UltraMediterrània in January.
How many distances does each race offer?
Transgrancanaria offers 4 distances and UltraMediterrània offers 6.
What type of terrain does each race have?
Transgrancanaria is classified as Ultra Trail and UltraMediterrània as Ultra Trail.
Do I need the same mandatory gear for both?
Transgrancanaria requires 6 mandatory items and UltraMediterrània requires 9. 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.