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Penyagolosa Trails CSP

Draft Listing
  1. 2026 Edition

106K midnight ultra following the complete GR-33 pilgrimage route

Directions
Registration OpensNovember 20, 2025
DeadlineDecember 23, 2025
This event took place on April 18, 2026

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Castelló de la Plana, Castellón
Spain
106.1 km
Point to Point Course
5,600 m
Elevation Gain
Lottery
Race selection via lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
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1999
Established

What Makes It Great

A 106-kilometer ultra-trail race departing Castelló de la Plana at midnight and following the full GR-33 pilgrimage route to Sant Joan de Penyagolosa. With 5,600 meters of elevation gain and a 25.5-hour cutoff, the Castelló-Penyagolosa (CSP) traverses 10 municipalities including Atzeneta del Maestrat, Benafigos, Culla, Villahermosa de Río, and Vistabella del Maestrat before the final climb to the mountain sanctuary. Runners navigate the full night and following day on remote mountain terrain. A UTMB 100K qualifier (5 ITRA points), a 2027 Western States Endurance Run qualifier, and one of Spain's most demanding ultra-trail races, with a field limited to 600 runners drawn by lottery.

Difficulty

Advanced
8/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Steep Climbing
Technical Terrain
Night Running
Remote Terrain
Sun Exposure
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

Midnight departure
CSP runners depart Castellón at 00:00, spending the first half of the race navigating mountain trails in darkness
Full pilgrimage, 10 municipalities
The complete GR-33 route through Atzeneta, Benafigos, Culla, Villahermosa de Río, and Vistabella — 106K of ancient mountain paths
Western States 2027 Qualifier
One of Spain's few races qualifying runners for the 2027 Western States Endurance Run, alongside UTMB 100K qualifier status
5,600 meters of climbing
Massive elevation profile from sea level to the Penyagolosa massif, including technical ascents through remote sierra terrain
600-spot lottery, 25.5h cutoff
Strictly limited field requiring a medical report for entry; demands endurance across a full night and day in the mountains

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
All finishers receive a commemorative medal and an exclusive FUGA Penyagolosa Trails 2026 garment plus a gift bag.
Cash Prize
€3,000 for 1st, €1,500 for 2nd, and €500 for 3rd in the absolute men's and women's categories. Trophies awarded to top three in each age category.

Penyagolosa Trails CSP

Castelló de la Plana, Castellón, SpainApril 18, 2026

April 18, 2026
Course map for Penyagolosa Trails CSP
DistDistance106.1 km
GainElevation Gain5,600 m
LimitCutoff25.5 h
Steep ClimbingNight RunningRemote TerrainSun ExposureVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensNovember 20, 2025
Registration DeadlineDecember 23, 2025
Race DayApril 18, 2026

Lottery

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
106.1 km
Distance
Point to Point
Route
25h30m
Cutoff Time
729 m
Average Elevation
5,600 m
Total Ascent
4,093 m
Total Descent
1,530 m
High Point
63 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start – Castelló de la Plana
Start
0.065 m
Borriol
Aid Station
8.4183 m
Bassa
Aid Station
22.9415 m
Les Useres
Aid Station
31.6399 m
Atzeneta
Aid Station
41.4410 m
Benafigos
Aid Station
49.9774 m
Culla
Aid Station
62.01,067 m
Sant Bertomeu
Aid Station
72.41,030 m
Vistabella
Aid Station
80.51,231 m
Xodos
Aid Station
90.01,049 m
Collao
Aid Station
96.81,300 m
Sant Joan de Penyagolosa
Finish
106.11,280 m

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No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew access permitted at six designated aid stations: Borriol (km 8.4), Les Useres (km 31.6), Atzeneta (km 41.4), Culla (km 62), Vistabella (km 80.5), and Xodos (km 90). All other aid stations are runner-only. Road access to non-crew aid stations may be restricted by the organization.
Weather
Cold/Hypothermia Risk

Night temperatures in the Penyagolosa mountains can drop below 10°C in April. Runners spend 8–12+ hours in darkness at elevation.

Rapid Weather Changes

Spring conditions in the Maestrat mountain range bring unpredictable weather. Rain, wind, and rapid temperature changes are common above 1,000m.

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•April 18, 2026