Transvulcania 2027: ultramarathon from the Faro de Fuencaliente to Los Llanos de Aridaneverified

The Transvulcania Ultramaratón, the main race of Transvulcania, starts at the Faro de Fuencaliente lighthouse at sea level and covers 73.06 kilometres with 4,350 metres of ascent and 4,057 metres of descent to Los Llanos de Aridane. The route climbs to the Roque de los Muchachos (2,421 m), the highest point of La Palma, and drops to Tazacorte before the finish.

The start is on Saturday 8 May 2027 at 06:00 at the Faro de Fuencaliente in Fuencaliente de La Palma, La Palma, in the early morning; the finish is in the Plaza de España in Los Llanos de Aridane and closes at 22:00. The 2027 edition, the 17th, is organised by the Cabildo de La Palma through SODEPAL and fills the weekend of 6 to 8 May, with other races including the Maratón, the Media Maratón, the Kilómetro Vertical, the new 12K Light, the Desafío, the Kids-Junior and the Joëlette. According to the organisers, more than 2,000 runners secured a bib within the first 24 hours of registration, out of 3,200 available places; the race website now shows a waiting list for the ultramarathon.