Mountain runners will have a new appointment with Puig Campana this Friday 8 and Saturday 9. Everything is already prepared for the ascent of these athletes to the summit of the mythical mountain of Finestrat. It is the VII edition of the Costa Blanca Trails, and, as always, it will be an exercise in self-improvement and endurance for those registered in this test. This will be the first of the ascents and will be followed by those of other important massifs in the province of Alicante, such as the Serrella, the Sierra Aitana and the Ponoig. More than 1800 runners will participate in 2024.
With the Costa Blanca Trails, Finestrat once again becomes the epicentre of Trail Running. During the two days, the athletes will experience a history of self-improvement and personal and sporting challenge, without forgetting that it is possible to enjoy the mountain while always having behaviors that are totally respectful of the environment.
There will be six distances. The first departure will be on Friday, November 8, at 11:00 p.m., from the Plaça de la Unió Europea. The relay of this race will take place in Confrides, The rest of the races will start on Saturday, November 9, from that same point.
In this edition, 42 nationalities participate and by gender, 81% men and 19% women participate.