Pujada als Plans 2026 in Alcoy: distances and start time

Plan your race pace

Alcoy will host the inaugural Pujada als Plans on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, an event organized by Club Cabras Locas Alcoi. The start is scheduled for 8 a.m. The program includes two trail-running routes, covering 35 and 16 kilometers, as well as a walking event and a Nordic walking event over a 9-kilometer course. The event therefore combines a long-distance option with shorter alternatives for both runners and participants who prefer to walk.

The race’s first edition has confirmed details on its date, start time, distances and elevation gain. The long course includes 1,400 meters of positive elevation; the intermediate route has 700 meters; and the course shared by the walking events has 400 meters. The available information does not provide a detailed turn-by-turn route or full elevation profile, so those details cannot be inferred from distance or elevation alone.

A new mountain event in Alcoy

The Pujada als Plans will take place in Alcoy, a municipality in inland Alicante whose surroundings are shaped by mountainous terrain. That context helps explain the nature of the event, but it does not confirm which paths, ravines or peaks each course will cross. The event is organized by Club Cabras Locas Alcoi, and the 2026 edition will be its first running.

The date is Nov. 21, 2026, with the start scheduled for 8 a.m. Both details matter to participants: a mountain race calls for time to prepare before setting off, and an early start affects travel and planning for the morning. The reference information does not specify the exact start or finish location, so no street address can be provided.

The program features four events across three distances. The long race and Mitja Pujada are designed for trail running; Marxa and Marxa Nòrdica share the shorter course. This combination broadens the day’s appeal without making every option a competitive race: the distance and mode of participation vary by event.

Distances and elevation for each event

The main course will cover 35 kilometers and include 1,400 meters of positive elevation. It is the most demanding option in terms of distance and total climbing, although elevation gain alone does not describe the full challenge. The steepness of the slopes, surface, distribution of climbs and descents, and condition of the ground all matter. Without a detailed profile, those factors cannot be accurately described.

The Mitja Pujada covers 16 kilometers with 700 meters of elevation gain. It is less than half the length of the long route, but still includes substantial climbing for a mountain event. As a mathematical reference, both courses average around 40 meters of elevation gain per kilometer. This is only an indicative average; it does not mean the climb is evenly distributed or show where the hardest sections are.

The Marxa and Marxa Nòrdica events will cover 9 kilometers and gain 400 meters. Although they share a distance and elevation profile, they are not exactly the same activity: Nordic walking uses poles with a specific technique, while conventional walking does not require them. Both offer a shorter alternative to the two trail-running events.

The figures make it possible to compare the options without treating distance as a direct measure of difficulty. The 35-kilometer event is the longest, but the Mitja Pujada also has sustained elevation relative to its length. The shortest course is not necessarily a flat stroll: its 9 kilometers include 400 meters of climbing. All three distances include positive elevation gain, an important point when assessing the expected effort.

What is known about the route and what remains unclear

The published information gives the distances and positive elevation gain but does not describe the route in detail. It does not specify the paths, checkpoints, predominant surface or locations of possible aid stations. The descent total, elevation profile by kilometer and time limits are also not provided. Keeping confirmed facts separate from unknown details avoids assigning the event characteristics that are not yet included in the available information.

In a mountain race, two courses of the same length can feel very different. A sustained climb demands a different effort from a series of short rises, and a technical descent requires different control from a wide track. Exposure to sun or cold and changes between trail, track and rocky terrain also matter. Without an official map or detailed profile, those specific aspects of this edition cannot be assessed.

The event’s name refers to Plans, but that alone does not identify the precise route or locate each section. The available reference also does not give a start or finish address. Any description of a specific route or landscape would therefore go beyond confirmed information. What can be stated is that the event takes place in Alcoy and all three advertised distances include positive elevation gain.

This distinction helps readers interpret the race details. The numbers provide an initial objective comparison; they do not replace a profile, map or regulations. Total elevation gain summarizes the overall climbing but does not reveal the steepest gradient or technical difficulty. A detailed route description would be needed to understand those features, and it is not included in the reference information.

The long course: 35 kilometers and 1,400 meters of climbing

The 35-kilometer Pujada als Plans carries the greatest overall load of the day. Its distance calls for a longer effort than the other events, while 1,400 meters of positive elevation add a climbing element not captured by mileage alone. It is not a marathon, although its length approaches a short ultra distance; among the available standard race categories, marathon is the closest label.

The average elevation gain works out to around 40 meters per kilometer. This average helps compare the course with the other two, but it may conceal major differences between sections: a route could combine flat stretches with concentrated climbs or distribute the ascent more evenly. Without an official profile, there is no basis for saying which configuration the event will follow. The confirmed figure is total elevation gain, not the exact shape of the slopes.

The long distance will be the main option for participants seeking the longest effort in the program. However, the available details do not include an estimated finishing time, a cutoff or a description of on-course services. Equipment requirements are not specified either. Those details should not be assumed; they may depend on the regulations and course conditions, neither of which is included in the reference information.

The listed price applies to this event: entry for the 35-kilometer course is 37 euros through Nov. 15, 2026. The information consulted does not provide prices for the Mitja Pujada or the walking events, so their fees cannot be compared. The stated date is six days before race day and is the published deadline for that price, not necessarily the final registration deadline.

Mitja Pujada and the walking events

At 16 kilometers with 700 meters of climbing, the Mitja Pujada sits between the other options. It is shorter than the 35-kilometer race, but its elevation confirms that it is not a low-effort course. Its average elevation gain is about 44 meters per kilometer, slightly higher than the long course’s average. That mathematical comparison does not establish which event will feel harder; the profile, surface and distribution of climbs are unknown.

Marxa and Marxa Nòrdica share a 9-kilometer route and 400 meters of positive elevation. The first is presented as a walking event, while the second adds the technique associated with Nordic walking. Since they share a course, both cover the same distance in different formats. No available information says whether they will have separate start times, specific rules or different registration requirements.

Nordic walking uses poles to accompany the stride and help propel the body when used with the appropriate technique. This distinguishes it from walking with conventional support poles. The event details confirm that the option will be available on the short course, but do not explain the expected skill level or set out participation requirements. The only confirmed distinction between the two events is the format named, not a detailed set of rules.

Walking options broaden the scope of a mountain event and mean the program is not limited to its two races. Even so, all the options share an important feature: the advertised elevation gain means climbing is involved. The 9-kilometer course is the shortest, but its 400 meters of ascent should be considered when assessing the effort, especially compared with an urban walk or a completely flat route.

Date, start time and registration

The event is scheduled for Nov. 21, 2026, in Alcoy, with the start announced for 8 a.m. This will be its first edition, organized by Club Cabras Locas Alcoi. These are the main details for identifying the event and distinguishing it from other mountain races held in Alicante during the autumn calendar.

Entry for the long-distance event is listed at 37 euros through Nov. 15, 2026. The available information says prices have been published for the different events, but gives a specific amount only for the 35-kilometer course. It would not be appropriate to apply that figure to the other options or estimate their fees by comparison. Possible price changes after the stated date are also not specified.

The Nov. 15 deadline falls before race day, but the information does not say whether it is the final registration deadline, a price tier or another condition. The wording links it to the price for the long course. It is therefore useful to distinguish the confirmed 37-euro fee from any other financial detail that has not been provided.

The reference details do not include an exact address, official website, transport or parking information, bib pickup arrangements or full regulations. These details may be important for planning, but should not be filled in with assumptions. Maps and profiles for each event are also missing. The confirmed information outlines the event’s basic structure; it does not replace operational details the organizers may publish for race day.

A first edition’s place on the calendar

Because this is the first edition, there are no previous results to compare times, participation or course changes. The 2026 event will be the starting point in the race’s history. Its program already includes two trail distances and two ways to walk, with the latter sharing the 9-kilometer route.

The range of formats has a practical effect: participants can choose different distances while the event retains its mountain identity. The long race covers 35 kilometers and gains 1,400 meters; the intermediate route covers 16 and gains 700; and the short route covers 9 and gains 400. These are distinct efforts of different expected duration, all within the same event in the Alcoy area.

For a first edition, advance details are especially important because there is no shared memory of previous routes or reference pace. Distance and elevation are the available basis for understanding the challenge, but they are not enough to predict how each section will feel. The final route and its conditions will shape the actual experience, beyond any average calculated from distance.

The race’s name and location place it on Alicante’s mountain-running calendar, but the available information does not support claims about future editions or its long-term schedule. What is confirmed is this first event, set for November 2026. Caution is part of an accurate race listing: one scheduled edition does not by itself guarantee that the event will return.

A day shaped by the terrain and the available details

The Pujada als Plans brings several distances together: a 35-kilometer long race, an intermediate 16-kilometer event, and a 9-kilometer course for walking and Nordic walking. Positive elevation gain ranges from 400 to 1,400 meters depending on the event, giving a clear scale of the total climbing. The start is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Nov. 21, 2026.

To interpret those figures, it helps to separate what is known from what has not been described. The municipality, date, start time, distances, elevation and organizer are confirmed. The exact address, map, detailed profile, aid stations and prices for every event are not. That distinction does not make the information less useful; it prevents an apparently complete description from blending verified details with guesses.

The inaugural event in Alcoy offers several formats without obscuring the mountain character of its routes. Someone looking only at distance will see three options; someone who also considers elevation will understand that even the shortest route includes climbing. Race day will provide the first measure of the event, as the terrain and participants complete a listing that currently offers one central certainty: three distances, four events and a mountain date in November.