Trail Running

Transvulcania

Trail Running covering 7.3 km to 73 km with up to 4,600 m D+ in Santa Cruz de La Palma (Canary Islands, Spain)

LocationSanta Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands, SpainShow on map(28.6840° N, 17.7646° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,600 m

Transvulcania is an endurance sporting event in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands, ES focused on Trail Running. Key features include Island, Kids & Youth Races, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Ultramarathon (73 km, +4,600 m D+), Marathon (43 km, +1,884 m D+), Half Marathon (25 km, +840 m D+), and Vertical Challenge (7.3 km, +1,160 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 (transvulcania.com).

Official website
Transvulcania in Santa Cruz de La Palma (Work: "David Kelleher representing Republic of Ireland and Stuart McNally representing Great Britain competing in the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in 2022", Photo: Athetics123, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"David Kelleher representing Republic of Ireland and Stuart McNally representing Great Britain competing in the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in 2022" · Photo: Athetics123 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

IslandKids & Youth RacesMountainNature & Off-RoadVertical RaceHigh AltitudeSeaside & CoastMulti-DayForest

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
UltramarathonTrail Running73 km+4,600 m8 m - 1,940 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MarathonTrail Running43 km+1,884 m11 m - 802 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonTrail Running25 km+840 m14 m - 367 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Vertical ChallengeTrail Running7.3 km+1,160 m17 m - 504 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
73 km
Elevation gain
+4,600 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,600 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 1,940 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
12.6 % / 22.7 %
Course format
Loop course
73 km+4,600 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040506070FS28.6840° N, 17.7646° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 1,940 m above sea level (+4,600 m D+, -4,600 m D-)

Peak: 1,940 m·at 22.3 km·Ø 12.6 %
8 m652 m1,296 m1,940 m0 km14.6 km29.2 km43.8 km58.4 km73 km1,940 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Transvulcania take place?

Transvulcania takes place in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands, ES (start area at coordinates 28.684° N, 17.7646° 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 Transvulcania?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Ultramarathon (73 km, +4,600 m D+), Marathon (43 km, +1,884 m D+), Half Marathon (25 km, +840 m D+), and Vertical Challenge (7.3 km, +1,160 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Transvulcania?

The main competition (Ultramarathon over 73 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,600 m of elevation gain and -4,600 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 1,940 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 Transvulcania?

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