Ultra Trail Muntanyes de la Costa Daurada

About the Event

The Muntanyes de la Costa Daurada Ultra Trail 2026 is a premier mountain running event returning for its 14th edition on April 18th and 19th, 2026. Based in the historic town of Prades, Spain, the race explores the rugged "Mountains of Prades" and the Baix Camp region. This year marks the return of the two-day Stage Run format, which combines the Saturday Ultra with the Sunday Trail 23k for a total challenge of 87km and 4,000m of positive elevation gain. The event serves as a qualifier for major international circuits, including the ITRA and UTMB World Series.

Race Category	Distance / Elevation	Qualifying Points
UTMCD (Ultra)	64 km / 3,000mD+	ITRA 3 / UTMB 100K
Marathon (MMCD)	44 km / 1,744mD+	ITRA 2 / UTMB 50K
Trail Prades	23 km / 969mD+	ITRA 1 / UTMB 20K
Trail / Trek	11-12 km / 513mD+	TrailSeries Costa Daurada
Start Trail	7 km / 240mD+	Beginner Friendly

Prades is a picturesque village in the Baix Camp region of Tarragona, known as the "Villa Roja" (Red Village) due to the characteristic red sandstone used in its buildings. It has a population of approximately 600 residents. The demographic profile of the Baix Camp region is roughly 82% Spanish-born and 18% foreign-born, with significant immigrant communities from Morocco, Romania, and South America. The median annual household income for the area is approximately €31,000. Geographically, the race traverses a protected natural area featuring Mediterranean forests and limestone cliffs. The climate in mid-April is usually pleasant but fresh at higher altitudes; average temperatures in Prades range from a low of 6°C (43°F) to a high of 16°C (61°F). Runners should be prepared for variable mountain weather, as spring storms can occur frequently in the Prades range.

Registration is currently open, with participant caps of 250 bibs for most individual distances and 100 for the Stage Run. The "Runner's Bag" includes a commemorative 2026 technical t-shirt, with optional merchandise such as technical socks and belts available for purchase. For those requiring accommodation, the town offers various campsites and rural houses specializing in sports tourism. Mandatory equipment lists vary by distance but generally include a thermal blanket, whistle, and hydration system. For technical communications regarding the 2026 routes or specific check-in times at the Prades Tourism Office, participants are encouraged to visit the official event website or contact race director Joan Carbonell.

Races Offered

SRMCD 88 km

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 88K

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08:00

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€115.60

UTMCD 64 km

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 64K

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08:00

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€90.60

MMCD 44 km

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 44K

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09:30

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€70.60

TMCD 23 km

Apr 19, 2026

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Distance — 23K

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09:00

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€38.60

TMCD 11 km

Apr 19, 2026

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Distance — 11K

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09:30

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€28.60

Start 7 km

Apr 19, 2026

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Distance — 7K

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09:40

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€15.60

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Prades.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 5.9° / 16.1°

wb_sunny 2.1° / 12.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.4 /

water_drop 64.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 5.9° / 16.1°

wb_sunny 2.1° / 12.0°

air 11.4 km/h

water_drop 64.7%

About Prades

Learn more about the host city, Prades.

Prades is the capital of the historical Conflent comarca. Its inhabitants are called Pradéens and Pradéennes in French and Pradencs and Pradenques in Catalan.