Ultra Running Hub Fuencaliente de La Palma, La Palma, Spain · Saturday, May 8, 2027
50 mi
Transvulcania
218 days away
73 km Distance
4,600 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 63 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 21°C
Night low 19°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 13 h 24 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 99 m. Not a forecast.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 73 km of mountain with 4,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 63 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 73 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 73 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
About
A volcanic ultra on La Palma in the Canary Islands, from sea level to 2426m.
Highlights
- Sea to summit
- Volcanic terrain
- Canary Islands