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Ultra Mediterrania 2026

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Ultra Mediterrania

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The event in a few words

This is the story of a group of amigos who love running and, during the Covid-19 pandemic, roamed the trails of their favorite mountains ⛰️, in the Alicante province, south of Valencia, in Spain 🇪🇸. One fine day, they decided they shouldn't be so selfish and needed to share these amazing caminos with others (oops, that's not Spanish! 😜). So, since they are a bit crazy, they ventured into creating an event 📍. Not just a small 20 km trail, no, but a 100 miles! 🏃‍♀️ If you're going to dive into the deep baño 🛁, you might as well go into the ocean directly!

With 25 years of experience in athletics and trail running, the amigos imagine everything runners would want from their event, all while keeping two core values at the heart of their approach: respect and solidarity 🤝. And since they also have a knack for marketing, they name their race with an easily memorable name: Ultra Mediterrania 🌊. Vale! They're now organizers of an ambitious ultra trail that brings together a total of 15 municipalities and 4 regions, circling the city of Alcoy. You'll be running in full nature, a feast for your eyes 😍. Just like at a good Spanish table, there's something for every appetite! 😋 The Ultra Mediterrania offers no less than seven courses, each with its own unique flavor. The most effort-hungry will be thrilled with the XXL menu: an ultra hard course of 162 km and 8,050 mD+ passing through 10 peaks over 1000 meters of altitude 📈, reserved for those with strong guts 😵‍💫. Slightly more manageable but still challenging, the 90 km with its 4,400 mD+ plunges you into a long adventure 🥱. The 55 km and 2,200 mD+ offer the perfect balance between intensity and pleasure, allowing you to fully enjoy the region's terrain without being completely consumed by the mountain 😅. For fans of shorter, but equally spicy formats, there's the 25 km (1,200 mD+), the 16 km (580 mD+), or even the 11 km (250 mD+) which can be done in a joëlette. And finally, the cherry (a spicy one) on the cake 🍰: a 4 km vertical climb with 450 mD+ to ascend in one go 🥵. It's up to you to choose your main dish, but one thing is certain: whatever your format, you'll taste the trail Ultra Mediterrania spirit.

Once your medal is around your neck, you can also indulge off the trails because the region of Valencia and Alicante is full of wonders ✨. In the middle of January, while your amigos are indulging in fondue and raclette during their ski vacation ⛷️, you'll be able to tease them by tanning your face on a restaurant terrace 😎 in front of bajoques farcides (stuffed peppers 🫑), a borreta (cod stew with potatoes and spinach), an olleta alcoyana (a kind of cassoulet 😋), or a pericana (made with peppers and dried fish). Once full, you can explore Alcoy: Plaza de España, the archaeological museum, Art Nouveau city, medieval towers... 😍 And if you have some energy left after your race, you can go hiking in the Serra de Mariola natural parks and the Font Roja 🌳.

Venga ya, quickly register for the Ultra Mediterrania!

4 reasons to join this race

Get away to the sun in the middle of winter ☀️
Ditch your hat and mittens and instead pack your suitcase with shorts and t-shirts! Southern Spain is known for its Mediterranean climate, meaning mild temperatures even in the heart of winter. It’s safe to say that you can soak up the sun in January: a true luxury, right? 😏
Be a pioneer 👆
Though the Ultra Mediterrania isn’t yet a well-known event in the trail world, we can assure you it won't stay that way for long. Judging by the quality of the organization and the appeal of the courses, we bet it will quickly become one of the major events not to be missed. Ready to be one of the first French participants? 😜
Discover the soul of a territory 🫶
All the participants say it loud and clear: the soul of the Ultra Mediterrania is the volunteers and the locals. Get ready for goosebumps as you pass through the villages, stop at the refreshment stations, and cross the finish line 🏁. Truly unforgettable fervor! 🤩
Take the opportunity for a getaway to Ibiza 🇪🇸
If Valencia and Alicante are just a stone's throw from the Ultra Mediterrania, Ibiza is only a short ferry ride away ⛴️. How about a vacation after your race, relaxing on a beach or at a trendy bar? 🍹

A distance for every taste

162 km : The Grand Tour of the Valleys of L'Alcoià and Comtat

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Trail⛰ Mountain🏞 Nature🏘️ In the city🤝 Relay🏝 Island
  • Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  • Elevation gain : 8050mD+ / 8050mD-
  • 6 ITRA points
  • 1 loopx162 km

A few more words

This is THE queen race of the Ultra Mediterrania 👸, one that demands unwavering physical and mental endurance 🙇‍♀️, as well as iron calves! 🦿 Starting from the Polytechnic University, you'll leave the city of Alcoy to take on the mountains ⛰️. You'll follow a jagged profile, tough on the legs and quite technical, leading you through 15 towns and villages and to the top of about ten mountains over 1000 m. It's a true tourist adventure you'll experience throughout these 100 Spanish miles and 8,600 mD+ 📈.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You can pick up your race bib:

For the 162 km:

  • Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM

  • Friday, January 23, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi

For the 90 km:

  • Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM (at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi)

  • Friday, January 23, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi)

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 4:45 AM to 5:45 AM (at Gorga)

For the 55 km:

  • Friday, January 23, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM (at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi)

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 6:15 AM to 8:30 AM (at Turballos)

For the 25 km:

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM and from 5 PM to 8 PM (at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi)

For the 16 km:

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM and from 5 PM to 8 PM (at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi)

  • Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 7 AM to 9:45 AM (at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi)

For the 11 km:

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM and from 5 PM to 8 PM (at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi)

  • Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 7 AM to 9:45 AM (at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi)

For the 4 km (120 bibs):

  • Friday, January 23, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi) and from 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM (at Plaça Major and Banyeres de Mariola)

84 km (VRT 4 km, 55 km, 25 km):

  • Friday, January 23, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi) and from 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM (at Plaça Major and Banyeres de Mariola)

  • Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 7 AM to 9:45 AM (at Pabellón EPSA-UPV, Alcoi)

For the 162 km:

  • Start on January 23, 2026, at 2 PM from Plaça Ferràndiz i Carbonell, Alcoi.

For the 90 km:

  • Start on January 24, 2026, at 6 AM from Gorga.

For the 55 km:

  • Start on January 24, 2026, at 9 AM from Turballos.

For the 25 km:

  • Start on January 25, 2026, at 9 AM from Plaça Ferràndiz i Carbonell, Alcoi.

For the 16 km:

  • Start on January 25, 2026, at 10:30 AM from Plaça Ferràndiz i Carbonell, Alcoi.

For the 11 km:

  • Start on January 25, 2026, at 10:30 AM from Plaça Ferràndiz i Carbonell, Alcoi.

For the 4 km:

  • Start on January 23, 2026, at 2 PM from Plaça Major, in Banyeres de Mariola.

For the 162 km:

  • From 05/31/25 to 08/31/21: 192€

  • From 07/01/25 to 08/31/25: 202€

  • From 09/01/25 to 11/02/25: 212€

  • From 11/03/25 to 01/07/26: 222€

For the 162 km Relay:

  • From 05/31/25 to 08/31/21: 192€

  • From 07/01/25 to 08/31/25: 202€

  • From 09/01/25 to 11/02/25: 212€

  • From 11/03/25 to 01/07/26: 222€

For the 90 km:

  • From 05/31/25 to 08/31/21: 115€

  • From 07/01/25 to 08/31/25: 125€

  • From 09/01/25 to 11/02/25: 135€

  • From 11/03/25 to 01/07/26: 145€

For the 55 km:

  • From 05/31/25 to 08/31/21: 60€

  • From 07/01/25 to 08/31/25: 67€

  • From 09/01/25 to 11/02/25: 74€

  • From 11/03/25 to 01/07/26: 82€

For the 25 km:

  • From 05/31/25 to 08/31/21: 35€

  • From 07/01/25 to 08/31/25: 40€

  • From 09/01/25 to 11/02/25: 46€

  • From 11/03/25 to 01/07/26: 51€

For the 16 km:

  • From 05/31/25 to 08/31/21: 27€

  • From 07/01/25 to 08/31/25: 31€

  • From 09/01/25 to 11/02/25: 36€

  • From 11/03/25 to 01/07/26: 41€

16 km (in team of 3):

  • From 05/31/25 to 08/31/21: 59€

  • From 07/01/25 to 08/31/25: 69€

  • From 09/01/25 to 11/02/25: 79€

  • From 11/03/25 to 01/07/26: 89€

For the 11 km:

  • From 05/31/25 to 08/31/21: 160€

  • From 07/01/25 to 08/31/25: 180€

  • From 09/01/25 to 11/02/25: 200€

  • From 11/03/25 to 01/07/26: 210€

For the 4 km:

  • From 05/31/25 to 08/31/21: 22€

  • From 07/01/25 to 08/31/25: 26€

  • From 09/01/25 to 11/02/25: 30€

  • From 11/03/25 to 01/07/26: 35€

84 km (VRT 4 km, 55 km, 25 km):

  • From 05/31/25 to 08/31/21: 160€

  • From 07/01/25 to 08/31/25: 180€

  • From 09/01/25 to 11/02/25: 200€

  • From 11/03/25 to 01/07/26: 210€

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in long distances and 14 years old for the 4 km, 11 km, and 16 km races.

Yes, there will be refreshment stations for all the races.

  • 162 km and 168 km relay: 20 refreshment stations.

  • 90 km: 11 refreshment stations in total.

  • 55 km: 6 refreshment stations.

  • 25 km: 3 refreshment stations.

  • 16 km: 2 refreshment stations.

  • 11 km: 1 refreshment station.

  • 4 km: 1 refreshment station.

  • 162 km and relay: 37h.

  • 90 km: 21h

  • 55 km: 12h50

  • 25 km: 4h35.

  • 16 km: 2h40.

  • 11 km: 2h15

  • VRT 4 km: 2h

For the 84 km, since they are run on three courses, the rules are different. You can find more information in the regulations just here.

Yes, here it is:

  • Hooded jacket with 10,000 membrane

  • Backpack

  • Plates and cutlery

  • 2 battery-powered lamps + red rear light

  • DNI (or photocopy)

  • Thermal blanket 1.40 m x 2 m (recommended bag format)

  • Mobile phone with the organization's contact

  • GPS watch or mobile phone with trace

  • Whistle

  • Water 1L minimum + cup (a bottle can replace the cup)

  • Food reserve: 600-800 kcal

  • Cold Kit: only in case of rain or extreme conditions:

    • 2nd thermal layer with long sleeves (cotton excluded)

    • Gloves (recommended with membrane)

    • Hat, cap, or bandana, or Buff®

    • Pant with 10,000 membrane

Have other questions? You can contact the organizers by email: inscripciones@ultramediterrania.com

You can check the race rules here

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