The adidas Transvulcania has once again demonstrated why it is one of the most sought-after races on the planet. The organizers announced today that registration for all competitive categories is now officially closed after filling all available spots in record time. For the first time in the event’s history, the flood of runners has filled the quota of more than 3,000 participants three months in advance, consolidating 2026 as the year of the definitive consecration of the “giant” of Isla Bonita and its spectacular power to attract both elite and popular runners.
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The pace of registrations has shattered all previous expectations, reflecting the trail running community’s irrepressible desire to explore the backbone of La Palma, with participants coming from more than 50 different countries. From the iconic start between volcanoes in Fuencaliente to the finish line in Los Llanos de Aridane, the race has regained the mystique that makes it an unmissable event on the international calendar. This sell-out is not just a figure; it is testimony to the loyalty of thousands of athletes who choose the trails of La Palma to challenge their limits, attracted by the technical difficulty and unparalleled beauty of the course.
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In addition to this success in terms of participation, there has been a qualitative leap in the international prestige of the event, as this 16th edition marks the debut of the adidas Transvulcania in the WMRA World Mountain Running Cup. The inclusion of the Half Marathon and Vertical Climb in the WMRA World Cup—an organization recognized by World Athletics—places La Palma at the epicenter of elite mountain athletics in the Long Distance and Uphill categories. This milestone will not only attract the best specialists on the planet, but is also part of an ambitious strategy by the Cabildo de La Palma and SODEPAL to position the island as a strong candidate to host a future World Championship, consolidating its shorter distance events as global benchmarks with their own identity.
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Despite the closing of registrations for the classic categories, the organization has confirmed that the experience does not end here, as registration for Transvulcania Kids-Junior, one of the most exciting and emotional events of the weekend, will open soon. It is designed to allow new generations of runners to feel the enthusiasm of the La Palma fans and begin to write their own history in trail running.
Likewise, registration for the Joëlette category remains fully open. This is a fundamental part of the event’s DNA, ensuring that the volcano challenge is a barrier-free and fully accessible space. With these initiatives, the event not only ensures the generational renewal of mountain athletics, but also reaffirms its unwavering commitment to social inclusion, demonstrating that Transvulcania is much more than a race: it is a shared feeling that embraces the whole of society.
Miriam Perestelo, Minister of Economic Promotion for the Cabildo of La Palma and CEO of Sodepal, emphasizes that “we are experiencing a historic moment for Transvulcania adidas. The fact that all 3,000 places available in all competitive categories were sold out three months in advance is not just a numerical success; it is irrefutable proof that the event has regained its soul and its position as the world’s leading trail running event.”
“This ‘sold out’ reflects the confidence that runners from more than 50 countries have in our organizational capacity and the uniqueness of our trails,” said the councilor, emphasizing that “at Sodepal and the Cabildo, our priority is to ensure that this sporting success translates into an opportunity for economic promotion and visibility for our island.”