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Everesting World Championship

Everesting World Championship took place on Sat, Sep 26, 2026 in Linguaglossa, Italy. The main route is 277 km.

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Date
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Start
Linguaglossa 🇮🇹
Distance
277 km
Climbing
8,848 m
Level
Mixed field
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The Everesting World Championship on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, climbing from Linguaglossa to Piano Provenzana in Sicily. Solo formats run from Full Everesting (8,848 m) down to an Eighth, plus 2, 4 and 8-rider teams, so it is open to every level of climber.

What this race demands

This event demands extreme vertical climbing capacity over an ultra-distance route, requiring sustained power output and deep muscular durability on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna.

Climbing volume

Accumulating 8848 meters of elevation gain over 277 kilometers requires relentless ascending and descending capability on steep grades, testing both mechanical efficiency and muscular endurance.

Durability

The combination of high elevation gain and long distance extends the total event duration significantly, demanding exceptional pacing discipline and physiological resilience.

Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy output across a multi-hour endurance effort.

What would it take you?

Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.

Estimated finish

15:45–18:55

Peak-week training

6–8 h/week

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Frequently asked questions

When is Everesting World Championship?

Everesting World Championship took place on Sat, Sep 26, 2026 in Linguaglossa, Italy.

How long is Everesting World Championship?

The main route is 277 km.

What does Everesting World Championship demand?

This event demands extreme vertical climbing capacity over an ultra-distance route, requiring sustained power output and deep muscular durability on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna.

How much climbing does Everesting World Championship have?

Everesting World Championship has 8,848 m of climbing.

Who is Everesting World Championship for?

Everesting World Championship has a mixed field of professional and amateur participants.

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