Transvulcania is a
long distance race that is held annually on
La Palma, one of the western
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands (; es, Canarias, ), also known informally as the Canaries, are a Spanish autonomous community and archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, in Macaronesia. At their closest point to the African mainland, they are west of Morocc ...
. It is considered one of the hardest mountain-
ultramarathons in the world and one of the most important in
Spain
, image_flag = Bandera de España.svg
, image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg
, national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
, i ...
. The total route has a length of with a cumulative elevation gain of and elevation loss of . The race has taken place on the island of
La Palma since 2009, with the participation of many international runners.
Over time, additional races have been added to the original Transvulcania ultramarathon proper, currently:
* Half-marathon, with a cumulative elevation gain of and elevation loss of
* Marathon, with a cumulative elevation gain of and an elevation loss of
* Vertical kilometer, with an elevation gain of
* Various children's races
Winners
Course records with green background.
References
External links
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{{Skyrunner World Series races
Ultramarathons
Athletics competitions in Spain
Mountain running competitions
Skyrunning competitions
Skyrunner World Series
Sport in La Palma
Vertical kilometer running competitions