At a time when the mountain air is quiet and the trails sleep under the stars, the Transvulcania adidas TERREX has already stirred the soul of the trail community. With more than 2,600 registered and two modalities fully sold — the Marathon and the Half Marathon — this signals not just popularity, but a pivot into a new era of demand and expectation.

Never before, as early as October, has the race reached such a number of entrants. That the Marathon and Half Marathon are now “sold out” sets a milestone in the race’s history. But the story doesn’t end here: places still remain in the Ultra and Vertical modalities until the total cap of 3,000 participants is met.

To address the overflow, starting today the organizers will open a waiting list via the official website for those who missed their chance in the filled disciplines. This gesture reflects humility amid success: Transvulcania is not just back — it’s evolving.

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Transvulcania 2026: A Race Reimagined

Set between May 7 and 9, 2026, on La Palma, Transvulcania’s sixteenth edition invites runners to assert themselves against volcanic terrain, shifting weather, and the immutable pull of the island’s wild beauty. Registration opened May 16, 2025, and will remain active until April 8, 2026 — or until capacity is reached. (Source: Carreras por Montaña) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

All four traditional modalities remain: Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, and Vertical — each with its own character, its challenges, and its appeal. While the full technical route descriptions await final confirmation, the framework is clear:

Ultra Marathon • 73.06 km

• Start: Faro de Fuencaliente (≈ 6:00 AM)
• Finish: Los Llanos de Aridane
• Approx. ascent: 4,350 m | descent: 4,057 m
• The course weaves along the GR-131 “Ruta del Bastón,” ascending to Roque de los Muchachos before descending toward Tazacorte and tracing the coast to the finish.

Marathon • 43.20 km

• Start: Refugio del Pilar (El Paso), ~1,450 m elevation
• Finish: Puerto de Tazacorte, sea level
• Elevation gain: ≈ 1,884 m | descent: ~3,329 m
• Trail follows the GR-131 (Ruta del Bastón) down to Tazacorte — a sustained descent that demands strong technical control.

Half Marathon • 24.80 km

• Start: Faro de Fuencaliente
• Finish: Refugio del Pilar
• Elevation gain: 2,097 m | descent: 689 m
• The course traverses the celebrated “Ruta de los Volcanes,” but in reverse direction, adding a rugged lava malpaís climb that makes it deceptively brutal.

Vertical Kilometer • ~7.26 km

• Start: Puerto de Tazacorte
• Finish: Tower of El Time (Tijarafe)
• Elevation gain: ~1,200 m
• A steep rise along GR-131, alternating between trail and road, climbing through El Time to the forest tower at ~1,600 m.

Why These Entries Matter

There is a quiet poetry in closing registrations so early. It’s a reminder that devotion to trails isn’t casual, but serious: those who act early are those who stake their claim. If you’ve trod rocks in Zarzuela, smelled pine smoke at dawn, or felt your lungs whisper on a final ascent, you know that signing up for Transvulcania is not just registering — it’s affirming a pact with the mountain.

Though the Marathon and Half Marathon are full, the Ultra and Vertical remain open — but they will not wait forever. The island will pulsate in May with footfall, sweat, applause, and the old voices of altitude and wind. Don’t let it slip past you.

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A Glimpse Back: The 2025 Edition

May 10, 2025 broke over volcanic air and shifting clouds. It was a day when experience alone would not save you — heart, precision, and stubborn patience were demanded. The XV edition became a legend:

• Ultra (73.06 km / 4,350 m+): Peter Frano won in 6:55:36, and Anne-Lise Rousset Séguret claimed the women’s top slot in 8:18:17.
• Marathon (~43 km / 1,884 m+): Raúl Criado Sánchez in 3:43:43; María Teresa La Chica Lhoëst in 4:29:19.
• Half Marathon (~24 km / 2,097 m+): Luca Del Pero (2:11:19) and Maude Mathys (2:37:20) took the titles.
• Vertical: Luca Del Pero (47:59) and Maude Mathys (56:40) again reigned.

The weather forced deviations. The final stretch between Tazacorte and Los Llanos was reshaped by gusts and sudden cloud banks. More than 200 dropped in Ultra, more than 160 in Marathon, and over 70 in the Half — mere numbers, but whispers of what the island demands.

In the End, It’s a Choice

If you’ve collected primes of altitude, if you understand that a “gentle” trail is a myth, then you know what this is: a summons. Marathon and Half Marathon places are gone, but the High and the Vertical still beckon. Listen: your decision must echo in your legs long before May. The island waits; the timeline is short. We hope to see you up front, mid-pack—or cheering from the flank. Because being part of Transvulcania means investing in the mountain’s memory.