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Penyagolosa Trails MiM is a 107km ultra marathon in Castellón de la Plana, Spain. Distance: 107km. Elevation: 5,600m D+. Difficulty: challenging (Challenge Rating 57/100). DNF rate: 18%. Time limit: 30h. Surface: trail. Established 2011.

107km challenging mountainous trail point-to-point scenic

Penyagolosa Trails MiM

Castellón de la Plana, Valencian Community, Spain

"107km from the Mediterranean coast to the summit. An ancient pilgrimage route turned world-class mountain ultra."

57
Challenging
Distance 107km
Elevation Gain ↑5,600m
Surface trail
DNF Rate 18%
Cutoff 30h
What Makes It Unique

Coast to summit — a 107km climb from the Mediterranean Sea to the Rock of Torment, following an ancient Spanish pilgrimage route.

The Course

A point-to-point from the coast to the summit of Penyagolosa (1,813m), the highest peak in the Castellón province. The course climbs from the Mediterranean through orange groves, pine forests, and rugged mountain terrain. A spiritual pilgrimage route turned ultra race.

Profile

mountainous

Topology

point-to-point

Aid Stations

8

ITRA Points

6

No Crew Access
No Pacers
Yes Mandatory Gear

Runner Experience

Scenery 5/5
Organization 4/5
Community 3/5
Aid Stations

Standard aid station support with food, drinks, and basic medical assistance at regular intervals.

Post-Race Culture

Post-race gathering with awards, food, and shared stories. The ultra community spirit is strong at Penyagolosa Trails MiM.

Race Day Weather

Temperature

15°C

6° – 24°

Humidity

55%

Rain Chance

20%

Conditions

Mediterranean spring — warm at the coast, cool at the summit. Large temperature range across the course.

Stats & Records

Established

2011

Finishers

350

Avg Finish

19:00:00

Course Record (M)

10:43:00

Luis Alberto Hernando (2017)

Course Record (W)

13:30:00

Gemma Arenas (2019)

Entry

Entry Cost

€80

Opens

October

Sells Out

weeks

Max Starters: 500
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Lore & Trivia

Based on the historic pilgrimage from Castellón to the hermitage atop Penyagolosa, this race transforms a spiritual journey into one of Spain's most respected mountain ultras.

  • The race follows an ancient pilgrimage route from the coast to the hermitage of Sant Joan de Penyagolosa.
  • Luis Alberto Hernando, two-time Trail World Champion, is a regular and considers it one of his favourite races.
  • The course gains nearly 5,600m while climbing from sea level to the mountain summit — a coast-to-summit journey.
  • Penyagolosa means 'rock of torment' in Valencian — an apt name for this mountain ultra.
  • Established in 2011.

Penyagolosa is the mountain that Valencia prays to — running to its summit is both athletic and spiritual.

— A Penyagolosa runner

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Penyagolosa Trails MiM? +

Penyagolosa Trails MiM is a 107km (107km) ultra marathon with 5,600m of elevation gain. The course is point-to-point on trail terrain.

How hard is Penyagolosa Trails MiM? +

Penyagolosa Trails MiM is rated challenging with a Challenge Rating of 57/100 (Challenging). The DNF rate is 18%. Runners have 30 hours to finish.

What is the weather like at Penyagolosa Trails MiM? +

Average temperature is 15°C (range 6°C to 24°C) with 55% humidity and a 20% chance of rain. Mediterranean spring — warm at the coast, cool at the summit. Large temperature range across the course.

Are crew and pacers allowed at Penyagolosa Trails MiM? +

No crew access is permitted. Pacers are not allowed. Mandatory gear is required.

What is the course record for Penyagolosa Trails MiM? +

The men's course record is 10:43:00 set by Luis Alberto Hernando in 2017. The women's course record is 13:30:00 set by Gemma Arenas in 2019.

What is the average finish time for Penyagolosa Trails MiM? +

The average finish time is 19:00:00. About 350 runners finish each year. The DNF rate is 18%.

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