Transvulcania Marathon

43,08 KMS

Start: El Pilar Refuge.
Finish: Puerto de Tazacorte.
Departure time: 6:00 a.m. – Departure by starting blocks.

The route begins at the Refugio de El Pilar Recreation Area (El Paso) at an altitude of 1,450 meters, and continues along the GR 131 Long Distance Trail – Ruta del Bastón, until it reaches Puerto de Tazacorte, where the race ends at sea level, next to the beach.

With a total distance of 43.20 km and 1,884 meters of accumulated elevation gain and 3,329 meters of accumulated elevation loss, this type of race requires special physical conditioning because the final part of the route descends from the highest point on the island, Roque de Los Muchachos (2,426 meters above sea level), to sea level (Puerto de Tazacorte Beach). Participants should take this into account in their training programs.

Point Type Google Maps Altitude (m) Dist. (km) Dist. inter (km) Elevation gain (m) Start time / Cut Off
El Pilar Start line Location 1445 0 6:00 (outlet with drawers)
El Reventón Aid Station (Liquid-Solid) Location 1415 6,80 6,80 147
Pico de la Cruz Aid Station (Liquid-Solid) Location 2293 21,70 14,90 1317
Roque de Los Muchachos Aid Station (Liquid-Solid) Location 2417 25,90 4,20 307 13:00 (break)
Torre de El Time Aid Station (Liquid-Solid) Location 1159 35,90 10,00 86
Puerto de Tazacorte Finish line Location 2 43,20 7,2 27 16:00 (break)
43,20 1884
  • Running vest or belt with water.
  • Headlamp with red light on the back.
  • Emergency blanket.
  • Phone with battery.
  • Soft flask or reusable cup.
  • Whistle.