Transvulcania takes place on Thu, May 6, 2027 in La Palma, Spain. The main route is 73 km.
- Date
- Thu, May 6, 2027
- Start
- La Palma 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 73 km
- Climbing
- 4,600 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 30-week plan to Transvulcania
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Transvulcania is a demanding mountain ultramarathon traversing volcanic ridges and steep terrain on the island of La Palma, Spain.
What this race demands
Transvulcania demands sustained endurance over a 73 km mountain ultramarathon across volcanic ridges and steep terrain.
Ultramarathon Endurance
Covering 73 km on foot requires advanced aerobic capacity and structural resilience to sustain forward motion well beyond standard marathon distance.
Technical Terrain Resilience
Traversing volcanic ridges and steep terrain places high eccentric loading demands on the lower limbs, requiring careful pacing and muscular durability.
A 73 km mountain ultramarathon will take many hours to complete, requiring a consistent intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.
Your road to race day
Race day at Transvulcania is 30 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base18 weeks · Oct 9, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 12, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 15, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 16, 2027 – Apr 29, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 30, 2027 – May 6, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Transvulcania?
Transvulcania takes place on Thu, May 6, 2027 in La Palma, Spain.
How long is Transvulcania?
The main route is 73 km.
What does Transvulcania demand?
Transvulcania demands sustained endurance over a 73 km mountain ultramarathon across volcanic ridges and steep terrain.
How much climbing does Transvulcania have?
Transvulcania has 4,600 m of climbing.
Who is Transvulcania for?
Transvulcania is open to all participants.
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