Flat grade share
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 18.3% Favoured
FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon vs Transvulcania Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofFUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon or Transvulcania Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- 18.3% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 5,183 m
- climbing density
- 48.9 m/km
- net elevation
- 1,213 m
- maximum grade
- 61.9%
Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 25.1%
- flat grade share
- 11.7%
- lower ascent
- 4,128 m
- climbing density
- 56.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 332 m
- maximum grade
- 38.8%
| Metric | FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon | Transvulcania Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 18.3% ✓ | 11.7% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 25.1% |
| Uphill share | 44.8% | 49.3% |
| Steep-up share | 30.9% | 36.1% |
| Downhill share | 36.9% | 39.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | 5,183 m | 4,128 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 48.9 m/km | 56.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,060 m | 3,270 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 342 m | 455 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 16.6% | 13.9% |
| Total descent (m) | 3,971 m | 3,796 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1,213 m | 332 m |
| Max absolute grade | 61.9% | 38.8% |
| Start elevation (m) | 66 m | 21 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,279 m | 352 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 77/100 ✓ | 74/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 4,128 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 56.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 3,270 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 3,796 m
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 100/100
Conditions
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 77/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon | Transvulcania Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Castellón de la Plana, Spain | Fuencaliente / Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain |
| Actual distance | 106 km | 73.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Semi self Sufficient mountain ultratrail on trails and tracks climbing from the coastal plain into the interior sierra; runners must carry mandatory equipment subject to inspection. Personal assistance only at Borriol, Les Useres and Xodos. | Mountain trail along the GR 131 and GR 130 long Distance footpaths (volcanic ridge) |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Mountain, Countryside, Coastal, City, Historic, Forest | Mountain, Parkland, Island, Coastal, Forest, Canyon |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Competitive, Destination | Wilderness, Competitive, Destination |
| Technicality | Technical | Very Technical |
| Total ascent | 5,183 m | 4,128 m |
| Climbing density | 48.9 m/km | 56.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 3,971 m | 3,796 m |
| Net elevation | 1,213 m | 332 m |
| Max absolute grade | 61.9% | 38.8% |
| Flat grade share | 18.3% | 11.7% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 25.1% |
| Cutoff | 25:30:00 | 16:00:00 |
| Field cap | 600 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Ballot | Open |
Schedule
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Castellón de la Plana, Spain
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Fuencaliente / Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
Actual distance
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 106 km
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 73.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Semi self Sufficient mountain ultratrail on trails and tracks climbing from the coastal plain into the interior sierra; runners must carry mandatory equipment subject to inspection. Personal assistance only at Borriol, Les Useres and Xodos.
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Mountain trail along the GR 131 and GR 130 long Distance footpaths (volcanic ridge)
Elevation character
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Trail
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Trail
Scenery
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Countryside, Coastal, City, Historic, Forest
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Parkland, Island, Coastal, Forest, Canyon
Atmosphere
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Competitive, Destination
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Competitive, Destination
Technicality
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Technical
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Very Technical
Total ascent
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 5,183 m
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 4,128 m
Climbing density
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 48.9 m/km
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 56.5 m/km
Total descent
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 3,971 m
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 3,796 m
Net elevation
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 1,213 m
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 332 m
Max absolute grade
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 61.9%
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 38.8%
Flat grade share
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 18.3%
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 11.7%
GAP factor
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 25.1%
Cutoff
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 25:30:00
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 16:00:00
Field cap
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 600
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Ballot
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.