Ultra Trail Gredos vs Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
Ultra Trail Gredos (71km, 2322m 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?
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Advanced Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
Prades, Tarragona, Catalonia
Physical profile
| Ultra Trail Gredos | Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 19 September 2026 | 18 April 2026 |
| Terrain | Mountain | Mountain |
| Difficulty | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max elevation gain | 2,322m D+ | 3,000m D+ |
| Max ITRA | — | 3 |
Distances — Ultra Trail Gredos
| Name | Km | D+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra de Gredos 71K | 71 | 2,322 |
| Gran Trail de Gredos 54K | 54 | 1,341 |
| Maratón de Gredos 43K | 43 | 1,347 |
| Skyline de Gredos 33K | 33 | 691 |
| Media Maratón de Gredos 20K | 20 | 472 |
| 10K de Gredos | 10 | 168 |
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 Trail Gredos | Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hoyos del Espino, Ávila, Castile and Leon | Prades, Tarragona, Catalonia |
| Distance between venues | 529 km | |
| Registration opens | — | — |
| Registration closes | 19 August 2026 | — |
| Mandatory Gear | 4 mandatory items | 6 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Accommodation
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Gear
Ultra Trail Gredos
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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 Trail Gredos
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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 Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Car Rental
Ultra Trail Gredos
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Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Ultra Trail Gredos
No recommendations
Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada
No recommendations
Body Care
Ultra Trail Gredos
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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 Trail Gredos
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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 Trail Gredos is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada. In terms of elevation gain, Ultra Trail Muntanyes Costa Daurada 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.