Etna Extreme 100 km del Vulcano

Race completed

100 km Distance

2,450 m Climbing

8.7 Grit · Elite / extreme

37.7886° N, 14.8338° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 25 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 20 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 72% of 100K races. Measured against 214 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 26°C

Night low 18°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 51 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 461 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 2,450 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,450 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 20 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

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Salomon