It exceeds 35% of the places offered for the four categories. The activation of the Vertical Kilometer waiting list for the first time in history confirms the extraordinary moment the event is experiencing.
The Adidas Transvulcania has broken records again, even before it has taken place. The 2026 edition has reached an unprecedented figure: more than 1,000 people are already on the global waiting list for the race, representing more than 30% of the total number of places available in its various categories. This is a situation never before experienced by the event and demonstrates the extremely high number of athletes who aspire to take part in one of the major international trail running events.
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This data confirms the excellent health of Transvulcania Adidas, which maintains its prestige intact and reinforces its appeal year after year. Demand far exceeds the number of bibs available, reflecting the positioning of the La Palma race as a global benchmark.
Within this context of growth and consolidation, one of the most significant indicators is the activation, for the first time in the history of the event, of the waiting list for the Vertical Kilometer (Uphill) category. The 200 bibs available for this explosive specialty sold out earlier than ever before. Traditionally, the Vertical Kilometer has been the category that took the longest to fill, with places usually still available until the end of April. On this occasion, however, the “fever” to participate in the KV has completely changed that trend.
The organization has already set up a specific waiting list for the Vertical Kilometer on the official Transvulcania Adidas website, with the aim of managing possible withdrawals and offering new opportunities to interested runners.
The momentum behind the Vertical Kilometer can also be explained in the context of another major announcement for the 2026 edition: both the Vertical Kilometer and the Half Marathon will form part of the 2026 World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) World Cup in the Uphill and Classic categories, respectively. Their inclusion in this international circuit guarantees the participation of top-level runners and once again places La Palma at the epicenter of the world mountain racing calendar.
The combination of international prestige, a unique natural environment, and a well-established organization has made Transvulcania Adidas a goal for thousands of athletes around the world. The current figures not only reflect high demand at a specific point in time, but also a sustained upward trend that confirms that the race is experiencing one of the strongest and most ambitious moments in its history.