- Source: Transvulcania
Transvulcania is a long distance race that is held annually on La Palma, one of the western Canary Islands. It is considered one of the hardest mountain-ultramarathons in the world and one of the most important in Spain. The total route has a length of 73 km (45 mi) with a cumulative elevation gain of 4,350 m (14,270 ft) and elevation loss of 4,057 m (13,310 ft). The race has taken place on the island of La Palma since 2009, with the participation of many international runners.
Over time, additional races have been added to the original Transvulcania ultramarathon proper, currently:
El Roque Promesas (for young athletes), 28 km (17 mi) with a cumulative elevation gain of 840 m (2,760 ft) and elevation loss of 2,932 m (9,619 ft)
El Roque, 28 km (17 mi) with a cumulative elevation gain of 840 m (2,760 ft) and elevation loss of 2,932 m (9,619 ft)
Volcanes, 48 km (30 mi) with a cumulative elevation gain of 1,724 m (5,656 ft) and an elevation loss of 3,164 m (10,381 ft)
Vertical Challenge, 1.5 km (0.93 mi) with an elevation gain of 250 m (820 ft)
Various children's races
Winners
Course records with green background.
References
External links
Official website
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Transvulcania
- Ultramarathon
- Kílian Jornet Burgada
- Yuri Yoshizumi
- Anna Frost
- Trail running
- Canary Islands
- Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
- Sage Canaday
- Emelie Forsberg