Castello de la Plana, Castellón, Spain · Saturday, April 24, 2027

100K

Penyagolosa Trails

204 days away
106 km Distance
5,400 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
39.9864° N, 0.0513° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 51 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 18°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 13 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 266 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

  • terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
  • gear With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.
  • nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 106 km of mountain with 5,400 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes 51 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race Nutrition Past 106 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles 5,400 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps 106 km almost certainly means running into the night.
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About

From the coast to the summit of Penyagolosa in eastern Spain.

Highlights

  • Sea to summit
  • Mediterranean terrain
  • UTWT race