Ultra Running Hub Lanzarote, Spain · Sunday, October 17, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Unique Trail Lanzarote
354 days away
67 km Distance
2,870 m Climbing
7.7 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 43 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 16 hours
14:20 min/km average. Generous. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. More forgiving than 84% of 50 mi races. Measured against 482 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, October
Daytime high 24°C
Night low 21°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 11 h 28 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 27 m. Not a forecast.
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 67 km of trail with 2,870 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 43 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 67 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,870 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Unique Trail Lanzarote is a 50-mile trail race in Lanzarote, Spain, held in October. Runners face 2870 meters of elevation gain over 67 kilometers, making for 42.8 meters of climb per kilometer. This compares to 43 meters per kilometer in other races.
With a 16-hour time limit, the cutoff pace of 14.3 minutes per kilometer is tighter than 16% of 456 comparable 50-mile races. This allows less margin for error than most races of this distance. Entry fees range from 59 to 69 Euro.
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