Ultra Montaña Palentina vs Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
Ultra Montaña Palentina (65km, 4500m D+) vs Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada (64km, 3000m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Advanced Ultra Montaña Palentina
Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and Leon
Advanced Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
Prades, Tarragona, Catalonia
Physical profile
| Ultra Montaña Palentina | Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 12 September 2026 | 18 April 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 4,500m D+ | 3,000m D+ |
| Max ITRA | 4 | 3 |
Distances — Ultra Montaña Palentina
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Montaña Palentina 65K | 65 | 4,500 | 4 | 18h |
| Maratón Montaña Palentina 44K | 44 | 3,510 | 3 | 9h |
| Trail Fuentes Carrionas 21K | 21 | 1,150 | 1 | 5h |
| Start Trail 6K | 6 | 300 | — | — |
| Young Trail 6K | 6 | 300 | — | — |
Distances — Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTMCD 64K | 64 | 3,000 | 3 | 14h |
| MMCD 44K | 44 | 1,744 | 2 | — |
| TMCD 23K | 23 | 969 | 1 | — |
| TMCD 11K | 11.5 | 509 | — | — |
| Start Trail 7K | 7 | 250 | — | — |
Logistics & costs
| Ultra Montaña Palentina | Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Camporredondo de Alba, Palencia, Castile and Leon | Prades, Tarragona, Catalonia |
| Distance between venues | 508 km | |
| Registration opens | — | — |
| Registration closes | 8 September 2026 | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Accommodation
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Gear
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
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Petzl Actik CorePetzl
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Recommended for both -
Gore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryGore Wear
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
- Recommended for both
Nutrition
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Maurten Gel 100Recommended for bothMaurten
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Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1500Precision Fuel & Hydration
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Dátiles Medjool DorimedRecommended for bothDorimed
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
- Maurten Gel 100Recommended for both
Maurten
- Dátiles Medjool DorimedRecommended for both
Dorimed
Transport
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Car Rental
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Ultra Montaña Palentina
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Body Care
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for bothCompeed
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Lurbel Desafío FourRecommended for bothLurbel
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
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BodyGlide Original Anti-Chafe BalmBodyGlide
- Compeed Ampollas Medianas DuploRecommended for both
Compeed
- Lurbel Desafío FourRecommended for both
Lurbel
Sun Protection
Ultra Montaña Palentina
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Recommended for both -
Piz Buin Mountain SPF 50+Piz Buin
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Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Ultra Montaña Palentina is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Montaña Palentina 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.