Flat grade share
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 18.3% Favoured
FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon vs Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
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 Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada — which comes out ahead?
FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon and Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- 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%
Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- flat grade share
- 14.6%
- lower ascent
- 5,322 m
- climbing density
- 53.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 1,447 m
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon | Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 18.3% ✓ | 14.6% |
| Uphill share | 44.8% | 52.9% |
| Steep-up share | 30.9% | 36.7% |
| Downhill share | 36.9% | 32.5% |
| Total ascent (m) | 5,183 m | 5,322 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 48.9 m/km | 53.2 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,060 m | 6,070 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 342 m | 674 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 16.6% | 11.1% |
| Total descent (m) | 3,971 m | 3,876 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 1,213 m | 1,447 m |
| Max absolute grade | 61.9% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 66 m | 692 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,279 m | 2,139 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 77/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 5,322 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 53.2 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 6,070 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 3,876 m
Net elevation (m)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 1,447 m
Max absolute grade
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 2,139 m
Scenic score
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 100/100
Conditions
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 90/100 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 | Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-18 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-02 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Castellón de la Plana, Spain | Granada, Spain |
| Actual distance | 106 km | 100 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. | Mixed mountain terrain roads and trails, high Altitude alpine ascent. |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Mixed, Trail |
| Scenery | Mountain, Countryside, Coastal, City, Historic, Forest | City, Historic, Mountain, Parkland, Forest, Riverside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Competitive, Destination | Nighttime, Destination, Community |
| Technicality | Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 5,183 m | 5,322 m |
| Climbing density | 48.9 m/km | 53.2 m/km |
| Total descent | 3,971 m | 3,876 m |
| Net elevation | 1,213 m | 1,447 m |
| Max absolute grade | 61.9% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Cutoff | 25:30:00 | 23:30:00 |
| Field cap | 600 | 350 |
| 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).
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-02 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Castellón de la Plana, Spain
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Granada, Spain
Actual distance
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 106 km
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 100 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Held
Course type
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 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.
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Mixed mountain terrain roads and trails, high Altitude alpine ascent.
Elevation character
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Mountainous
Terrain
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Trail
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Mixed, Trail
Scenery
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Countryside, Coastal, City, Historic, Forest
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- City, Historic, Mountain, Parkland, Forest, Riverside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Competitive, Destination
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Nighttime, Destination, Community
Technicality
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Technical
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Technical
Total ascent
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 5,183 m
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 5,322 m
Climbing density
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 48.9 m/km
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 53.2 m/km
Total descent
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 3,971 m
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 3,876 m
Net elevation
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 1,213 m
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 1,447 m
Max absolute grade
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 61.9%
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 18.3%
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 14.6%
Cutoff
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 25:30:00
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 23:30:00
Field cap
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 600
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- 350
Entry model
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Ballot
- Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.