Costa Blanca Trails 2026 in Finestrat: dates, distances and accommodation

Six peaks, eight towns in Alicante, excitement, adrenaline and, above all, a lot of passion for the sport. Every year, in the Valencian region, hundreds of running lovers gather to participate in one of the most special and unique races in the world: the Costa Blanca Trail.

Runners from all over the world visit our facilities every year. camping The idea of taking part in what is considered to be the most important the toughest race of the national circuit. And it is that the trail The Costa Blanca is known for pushing all participants to the limit, while allowing them to ride through some of the most impressive areas of Alicante and its natural environment.

What is the Costa Blanca Trail and where is it held?

This race is a marathon along the Costa Blanca, a supreme challenge, a reference among the adventure races that are held every year in different parts of the world.

With different types of tests, designed for a varied typology of athletes, this annual event is the perfect combination of sport, contact with nature, inland tourism and gastronomy. And, above all, it is an opportunity to make contact with thousands of athletes from all corners of the globe who share a passion: to test their physical strength.

The 2026 edition, the Lurbel Finestrat Costa Blanca Trails, takes place from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November in Finestrat, with start and finish at Plaza Unión Europea. Registration for this edition is already closed, but you can still come to watch and cheer: the race passes about 15 minutes from our campsite.

Here is what you need to know about the race: distances, schedule, how to register for the next edition and where to stay during the weekend.

Why you should attend this event

When a fan of running in the countryside who is staying at our campsite asks us why they should sign up for the Costa Blanca Trail, the answer is obvious: because these races have everything a lover of this type of event could wish for.

To begin with, all the routes are designed to pass through at least one of the major peaks in the area. From Pico Seerella, 1319 meters, to the peak of Aitana, with 1558 meters. Those known as the six giants of the Marina Baixa will be the center of attention during the three-day event.

As if conquering huge elevation gains were not enough of a challenge, there are also the long distances. From the 102 kilometres of the flagship race to the 14 kilometres of the walkers' category, ideal for those trying mountain racing for the first time.

And all this framed in a spectacular setting in the mountainous area of Alicante. Large rocky massifs coexist with the sea just a few meters away, which makes this a unique setting to leave your shoes on the routes.

The days spent with other athletes put the finishing touch to this experience. The atmosphere that is generated in the Costa Blanca Trail is so positive for the participants, that there are many who repeat every year just to meet up with friends they have made on the long mountain trails.

Race types at the Costa Blanca Trails 2026

The 2026 edition has six distances. The elevation and kilometre figures we give are those of the routes published by the organisers on their website; the up-to-date route plan and profile of each race are on costablancatrails.com and may vary slightly.

Source of start times: the organisers' official 2026 programme. Source of distances and elevation: routes published on the official website; the CBW 14K appears on Wikiloc as 8.22 miles and 2,487 feet of elevation gain, which match the approximate figures in the table.

GTCB 102K

The Gran Trail Costa Blanca is the flagship and longest race of the weekend: about 102 kilometres with more than 6,000 metres of elevation gain, starting at night on Friday 13 November at 11:00 pm from Plaza Unión Europea. The finish line closes on Saturday at 11:00 pm.

UTCB 66K

The Ultra Trail Costa Blanca is the second long distance: 66 kilometres and about 4,000 metres of elevation gain. It starts on Saturday 14 November at 7:00 am and shares its finish-line cut-off with the GTCB (Saturday, 11:00 pm).

MCB 41K

The Marathon Costa Blanca covers around 41 kilometres with almost 2,900 metres of elevation gain. It starts on Saturday at 8:30 am; the trophy ceremony is at 5:00 pm and the finish line closes at 6:30 pm.

TPC 20K

The Trail Puig Campana is the option for those who want a serious mountain race without the ultra distances: about 19.5 kilometres and 1,400 metres of elevation gain. It starts on Sunday 15 November at 8:00 am.

MTF 17K

With about 16.6 kilometres and less than 1,000 metres of elevation gain, it is the best race for first-timers. It starts on Sunday 15 at 9:00 am.

CBW 14K for walkers

The walkers' category, of about 13 kilometres, is designed for covering the trails on foot. It starts on Sunday 15 at 9:30 am. Besides the race programme, the organisers also run the Fenix Starry Night Run, an evening race with separate registration.

Race bibs are handed out on Friday 13 (10:00 am–1:00 pm and 5:00–8:00 pm) at Plaza Unión Europea; the GTCB 102K has its own collection, from 9:30 to 10:30 pm. The finish line closes for all distances on Sunday at 2:30 pm.

How you can register

Registration for 2026 is already closed. It opened on 15 September in 2026, so for the next edition the usual advice is to keep an eye on the official website from September onwards: there you will find the registration button for each distance, the rules and the conditions.

Choose the race you are going for, enter your contact and participant details, pay, and get ready to travel to Alicante to take part in this unique adventure.

Accommodation during Costa Blanca Trail

Obviously, from our experience, using our accommodations in Benidorm as a base camp is one of the best options. A 15-minute drive away, with a perfect environment to train and enjoy the beach.

The Costa Blanca Trails has all the ingredients to become your favourite event of the year. Whether you have tried it before or want it to be your first time, start training now and book your accommodation early: the race weekend fills up.

Results of the 2022 edition

We keep the official results of the 2022 edition as a historical reference. The routes and distances of the races have changed since then (for example, the GTCB was 101 km, the UTCB 75 km and the marathon 46 km), so the times are not comparable with those of 2026.

Results mychip GTCB 101K 2022

Results mychip UTCB 75K 2022

Results mychip MCB 46K 2022

Results mychip Costa Blanca Trail: TPC 29K 2022

results mychip MTF 20K 2022