The organizers of the adidas Transvulcania are proud to announce the return of one of the standout names who has shaped the race’s recent history: Sweden’s Petter Engdahl. The 2022 champion returns to Isla Bonita with a clear goal: to reclaim the title and reaffirm his status as one of the most well-rounded, explosive, and dominant athletes in international trail running.
Engdahl’s interest in returning to the adidas Transvulcania is a major boost for the race, which is thus assembling a competitive field of the highest international caliber. He is not just another runner on the starting line, but a true standout on the international circuit, capable of setting the pace from the very first kilometer all the way to the legendary finish line in Los Llanos de Aridane.
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A standout member of the Adidas Terrex team, Engdahl embodies the perfect blend of raw speed and extreme endurance. Few runners in the world can match his ability to maintain marathon-paced speeds on paved roads while tackling technical high-mountain terrain—a quality that makes him one of the most spectacular figures on the current trail running scene.
His victory at Transvulcania 2022 remains etched in the collective memory as one of the most dominant performances of the past decade. That day, the Swede not only won—with a time of 7:10:29—but also redefined the way the race is run on the Isla Bonita, imposing an aggressive, courageous, and uncompromising style on some of the most demanding sections of the course, from Roque de los Muchachos to the final descent.
Engdahl’s name joins that of another prominent figure in the race, his compatriot Emelie Forsberg, whose participation was confirmed weeks ago. The presence of these two leading figures in Nordic trail running reinforces the event’s global character, promises a world-class sporting spectacle on Isla Bonita, and also serves as a clear nod to the international legacy of Transvulcania adidas.
The man who pushes the limits
Petter Engdahl arrives on La Palma at the peak of his athletic career. His recent achievements have raised the bar for trail running worldwide and pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in long-distance running:
- Winner of Transvulcania 2022.
- All-time record at the CCC (UTMB Mont-Blanc) 2022: first runner to finish the Chamonix 100 km in under 10 hours (9:53:02).
- Winner of the Eiger Ultra Trail 101K (2024): a commanding victory in one of the most demanding Alpine settings.
- Transgrancanaria Champion (Advanced): proving his affinity for the Canarian terrain.
- Podium finishes in the Golden Trail World Series: explosive power and technical skill on fast, technical courses.
With this return, Transvulcania adidas not only welcomes back one of its most iconic champions but also solidifies its position as one of the most exciting and competitive events on the international calendar. Engdahl’s participation automatically raises the bar and promises an edition of the highest intensity.
La cuenta atrás ha comenzado. Y Petter Engdahl ya ha lanzado su mensaje: vuelve a La Palma para ganar.
The adidas Transvulcania is organized by the Island Council of La Palma through the public company SODEPAL, with the support of the Government of the Canary Islands, through the Department of Tourism and Promotur with its brand “Islas Canarias Latitud de Vida,” as well as the companies adidas, Hotel H10 Taburiente Playa, Hotel La Palma Princess, Hotel Meliá La Palma, Fred. Olsen Express, Cicar, Spar La Palma, Coca-Cola, Libbys, Isola, and Nutrinovex.