Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica

Trail Running covering 119.6 km to 200 km with up to 9,100 m D+ in San José, Costa Rica

LocationSan José, Costa RicaShow on map(9.9281° N, 84.0907° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +9,100 m

Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica is an endurance sporting event in San José, CR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Forest.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including La Transtica - Extrême (200 km, +9,100 m D+), and La Transtica - Aventure (119.6 km, +5,300 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (latranstica.org).

Official website
Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica in San José (Work: "Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt", Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt" · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeForestDesertPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
La Transtica - ExtrêmeTrail Running200 km+9,100 m1,150 m - 7,065 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
La Transtica - AventureTrail Running119.6 km+5,300 m1,153 m - 4,598 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
200 km
Elevation gain
+9,100 m D+
Elevation loss
-7,735 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 7,065 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
8.4 % / 15.1 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
200 km+9,100 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175FS9.9281° N, 84.0907° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 7,065 m above sea level (+9,100 m D+, -7,735 m D-)

Peak: 7,065 m·at 116 km·Ø 8.4 %
1,150 m3,122 m5,093 m7,065 m0 km40 km80 km120 km160 km200 km7,065 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica take place?

Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica takes place in San José, CR (start area at coordinates 9.9281° N, 84.0907° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including La Transtica - Extrême (200 km, +9,100 m D+), and La Transtica - Aventure (119.6 km, +5,300 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica?

The main competition (La Transtica - Extrême over 200 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +9,100 m of elevation gain and -7,735 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 7,065 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (latranstica.org).