The real battle at Reventón El Paso this year won't just be fought in the mud, but in the air and on the screens. The organizers have decided to go all-in with an unprecedented deployment of 40 professionals and 17 live connection points to safeguard the broadcast of what is expected to be a historic edition. With six camera-equipped riders tailing the leaders and three drones soaring over the ridges, the pressure to avoid bonking under the media spotlight will be immense for the elite athletes gathering in La Palma.
The Volcanic Hell of the Ultra Trail
The main event, the 70.5-kilometer Ultra Trail, will demand runners to manage a total elevation gain of over 8,100 meters. The course is a true leg-breaker that, after sharing the start with the Marathon, veers off at Refugio del Pilar to reach the race's ceiling at Las Deseadas. Survivors of this section must face a technical descent toward Las Manchas, where the recent volcanic landscape will test the stability of their quads before tackling the final climb.
Night Duels and Pure Speed
The action kicks off this Thursday with the Subida a las Estrellas, a vertical explosion of 3.2 kilometers and 620 meters of positive gain under the Starlight certification. It is the perfect appetizer before Saturday's frenzy, where the Classic (31.8 km) and the Sprint (17.5 km)—which returns to its traditional route through the town center this year—will attract short-distance and explosive specialists. For those looking to start out without hitting a monumental wall, the 8 km Starter establishes itself as the ideal gateway to Canarian trail running.
With a commentary team led by Ignacio Feliciano and Sergio Garasa 'Mayayo', the event seeks not only to crown the fastest runners but to export the sheer toughness of the Ruta de los Volcanes to the world. Logistics are rounded out by strategic services like the free nursery at the El Árbol Children's Leisure Center, ensuring that work-life balance is no excuse not to pin on a bib in one of the most media-heavy events on the European calendar.