Across a magical landscape
This is the experience that middle-distance runners have been longing for 24 kilometres for those who want to experience a magical adventure amidst the greenery of Tenerife's mountains and the Atlantic Ocean that marks the way to the finish line.
This year, the race will start at 5:30 pm for the first time, which means that night will fall approximately two hours later. Running under the stars will be a new and challenging experience for the athletes.
The route starts in the municipality of Los Realejos, in the north of Tenerife, and will take the participants through an amazing natural setting, passing through El Asomadero and the Rambla de Castro, which is a coastal path full of astonishing scenery.
The race features 1,300 metres of positive elevation gain and 1,900 metres of negative elevation loss, and seems to have a special attraction for mountain race lovers because year after year every race bib is sold out.
• Closed shoe suitable for trail running. Barefoot running is not allowed. • A rucksack or similar to carry the obligatory equipment during the race. • Mobile phone (smartphone is MANDATORY): the runner must be available and answer the phone at any time before, during and after the race:
- Mobile phone that can be used in Spain (include the organisation's security numbers in the contacts, keep the phone switched on, do not hide the number and do not forget to leave with a fully charged battery).
- Keeping the phone switched on, aeroplane mode is prohibited and may be penalised.
- Livetrail application installed and connected.
- An external battery is recommended. • Personal glass of 15cl minimum (jerry cans or containers with stoppers are not accepted). • Water reserve of 1l minimum. • Survival blanket 1.40m x 2m minimum. • Whistle. • Food supply. Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars). • Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13). It is imperative that the jacket has an integrated hood or a hood attached by a system originally provided by the manufacturer. The seams must be heat-sealed. The jacket must not have any parts made of non-waterproof fabric, only the vents provided by the manufacturer (under the arms, on the back) and as long as they do not obviously alter the waterproofing, are accepted. It is the rider's responsibility to judge, according to these criteria, whether his jacket is suitable for the rules and therefore for bad weather in the mountains. At checkpoints, the judgement of the control officer or marshal shall prevail. • Cap or bandana or piece of clothing covering the head. • 1 front panel in good working order with spare batteries or rechargeable batteries. 200 lumens or more for the main front. All garments must be of the participant's size and unaltered after leaving the factory. Dress properly. All the material will be transported in a backpack or similar that cannot be changed during the route. Other recommended material (non-exhaustive list): • Thermal replacement garments, essential in case of cold or rain or in case of injury. • Dishes and eating utensils. No food supplies are provided at the refreshment points. • Water purification tablets or jerry cans with filter. • Walking sticks in case of rain or snow for safety on slippery terrain. • Vaseline or anti-scratch cream. • Sun protection. • GPS watch. • Adhesive elastic band to allow bandaging or strapping (min. 100 cm x 6 cm). • Knife or scissors to cut the elastic adhesive tape. • Sewing kit, etc. Any participant who chooses to carry poles must carry them throughout the race. It is forbidden to go out without poles and to obtain poles during the race. The use of walking poles may be prohibited in certain areas of the route for safety or environmental reasons. In such cases it will be indicated by specific signs along the route. Walking sticks will not be accepted in the life bags provided by the organisation.
Music: Listening to music using headphones only is permitted, provided that it is safe to do so. Headphones MUST be removed when crossing any road, as well as when approaching and while at any checkpoint, and when approaching and overtaking any member of the Security Team.
Assistance is NOT allowed in the race, at any point of the course.
Pacers are not allowed to set the pace in the race.
