Flat grade share
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 18.3% Favoured
Transvulcania Ultramarathon vs FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofTransvulcania Ultramarathon or FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
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%
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%
| Metric | Transvulcania Ultramarathon | FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 11.7% | 18.3% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 25.1% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 49.3% | 44.8% |
| Steep-up share | 36.1% | 30.9% |
| Downhill share | 39.0% | 36.9% |
| Total ascent (m) | 4,128 m | 5,183 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 56.5 m/km | 48.9 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 3,270 m | 2,060 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 455 m | 342 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 13.9% | 16.6% |
| Total descent (m) | 3,796 m | 3,971 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 332 m | 1,213 m |
| Max absolute grade | 38.8% | 61.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 21 m | 66 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 352 m | 1,279 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 74/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
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 | Transvulcania Ultramarathon | FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-18 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Fuencaliente / Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | Castellón de la Plana, Spain |
| Actual distance | 73.1 km | 106 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Mountain trail along the GR 131 and GR 130 long Distance footpaths (volcanic ridge) | 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. |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Mountain, Parkland, Island, Coastal, Forest, Canyon | Mountain, Countryside, Coastal, City, Historic, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Competitive, Destination | Wilderness, Competitive, Destination |
| Technicality | Very Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 4,128 m | 5,183 m |
| Climbing density | 56.5 m/km | 48.9 m/km |
| Total descent | 3,796 m | 3,971 m |
| Net elevation | 332 m | 1,213 m |
| Max absolute grade | 38.8% | 61.9% |
| Flat grade share | 11.7% | 18.3% |
| GAP factor | 25.1% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 16:00:00 | 25:30:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 600 |
| Entry model | Open | Ballot |
Schedule
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-05-06 (legacy event-level date).
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Fuencaliente / Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Castellón de la Plana, Spain
Actual distance
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 73.1 km
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 106 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Held
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Held
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Mountain trail along the GR 131 and GR 130 long Distance footpaths (volcanic ridge)
- 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.
Elevation character
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Trail
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Parkland, Island, Coastal, Forest, Canyon
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Countryside, Coastal, City, Historic, Forest
Atmosphere
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Competitive, Destination
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Competitive, Destination
Technicality
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Very Technical
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 4,128 m
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 5,183 m
Climbing density
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 56.5 m/km
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 48.9 m/km
Total descent
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 3,796 m
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 3,971 m
Net elevation
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 332 m
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 1,213 m
Max absolute grade
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 38.8%
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 61.9%
Flat grade share
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 11.7%
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 18.3%
GAP factor
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 25.1%
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- 16:00:00
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 25:30:00
Field cap
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- 600
Entry model
- Transvulcania Ultramarathon
- Open
- FUGA Penyagolosa Trails (Castelló) Ultramarathon
- Ballot
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.