Transvulcania

Get ready to heat up your quads on the scorched shores of an island that truly lives up to its name! 🌋 If Frodon Sacquet had to toss the ring into a volcano, he would surely have picked the mythical Transvulcania race start line. Forget peaceful seaside strolls, we’re taking you to one of the most spectacular ultratrails on the planet 🌍.

Headed to Spain, more precisely to the 'archipelago of the Canaries on the stunning island of La Palma 🇪🇸. In mid-May, the event offers three formats to smoke your trail shoes 📅. The Ultramarathón is the party’s king with its 73 km and 4 350 mD+ of pure volcanic madness ⛰️. Fans of shorter distances can choose between a Maratón of 43.20 km with 1 884 mD+ and a explosive ~24.8 km Half Marathon for 2 097 mD+ 📏.

The running profile is a genuine geology lesson made of natural assets 🪨. You’ll tackle terrain of rare intensity, between black sand that slips away, razor-sharp volcanic rocks and vertigo-inducing ridges. The ascent toward Roque de los Muchachos, at over 2 300 meters above sea level, will make you feel like you’re walking on the moon, a bit like in the film The Martian 🚀.

The vibe on the “Isla Bonita” is simply indescribable and borderlines on collective hysteria 📢. Locals live for this race and crowd the trails to shout encouragements that send chills down your spine 🎶. The organization is tuned to manage this international crowd on sometimes inaccessible paths 🚁. After the effort, a good recovery session on the black-sand beaches is an experience to be lived at least once in a lifetime 🌊.

So, pack up your hydration pack and come face the elements on the roof of the Canaries ? 🎒 Don’t miss your chance to become a true lava-and-rock legend! 🏆