Moyogalpa, Isla de Ometepe, NCA · Friday, February 26, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Ultramaraton Fuego Y Agua 50 km
141 days away
50 km Distance
2,500 m Climbing
6.3 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 50 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~22 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 22 | Jorge Paniagua · 07:53:24 | Ivana Valentina Garcia Castano · 11:59:21 |
| 2025 | 50km | 41 | Sebastien Brien · 08:17:15 | Elizabeth Hernandez Reyes · 10:38:24 |
| 2024 | 50km | 26 | Freddy Emmanuel Reyes Lopez · 09:05:46 | Patricia Fernandez Castro · 15:51:06 |
| 2020 | 50km | 23 | Pablo Delgado Mora · 08:26:40 | Vanessa Gebhardt · 08:54:32 |
| 2018 | 50km | 31 | Robin Johansson · 08:05:24 | Tania Garcia Loucel · 11:19:38 |
| 2017 | 50km | 17 | Freddy Rojas Rodriguez · 09:04:03 | Kathleen Gafney · 10:46:23 |
| 2016 | 50km | 51 | Jose Miguel Martinez Rojas · 09:32:09 | Jennifer Moscoso Nunez · 11:43:30 |
| 2015 | 50km | 83 | Federico Pacheco Rojas · 08:28:41 | Zoe Romano · 09:02:50 |
| 2014 | 50km | 82 | Eddy Gonzales · 05:53:48 | Andrea Ball · 06:36:03 |
| 2013 | 50km | 63 | Diego Mendez · 05:43:27 | Vanessa Desota · 07:25:25 |
The field shrank 46% between 2025 (41) and 2026 (22). 14% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
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