Gorga, Spain · Saturday, January 23, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Ultramediterrania ONE 86 km

129 days away

86 km Distance

4,050 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

38.7190° N, 0.3559° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 47 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 21 hours 14:39 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 87% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~6 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (78km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, January

Daytime high 13°C

Night low 4°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 9 h 56 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 373 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 86 km of trail with 4,050 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes47 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition86 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles4,050 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 21 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Aero Glide 4 Grvl

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.5

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

86 km mountain ultra from Gorga to Alcoi through the rugged ranges of inland Alicante. Technical trails, forest tracks, long climbs, ridgelines and fast descents create a demanding point-to-point winter course with spectacular mountain scenery.

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