More than 1,500 athletes from 35 countries will participate this Friday, April 5, in Ultra Sierra Nevada (Granada), one of the most important ultramarathons in Spain that in its tenth edition has number one before the relay modality.
The Granada trial, celebrated this year tenth anniversaryhas become one of the most prestigious ultramarathons on the national and European calendar thanks to its history.
Participate in those the highest ultra in the Iberian Peninsulathe natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada National Park and the iconic exit at the foot of the Alhambra and Generalife Monumental Complex are some of the attractions of the test, the organizers highlight.
The layout of 100 kilometers It starts this Friday evening in Granada and arrives in Pradollano, in the center of the ski resort, after the athletes face 5,500 meters of positive slopes and climb the final part at 3,100 meters altitude while passing at the foot of the peak. Vane.
Furthermore, in this edition, a relay modality where teams of three members must complete, in relays, the circuit at a pace of one third per participant.
Two other races in the program will be launched on Saturday: the Trail, with a difficult route of 60 kilometers and 3,700 meters of positive slope; and the Marathonwith a route of 40 kilometers.
For Sunday there will be the shortest distance in the program, the halfa test that starts at Pinos Genil and the route of 25 kilometers and 2,150 meters of positive slope is offered as an alternative to runners who want a less difficult challenge.
Ultra Sierra Nevada Program
Thursday, April 4th
- 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Bib collection
Friday April 5
- 12:00 to 21:00 – Collection of numbers
- 10:00 pm – Departure of ULTRA Sierra Nevada
Saturday April 6
- 6.00 hours – TRAIL departure
- 8:00 am – start of the MARATHON
- 11.00 am – Scheduled entry of ULTRA and MARATHON winners
- 12:30 pm – TRAIL winner’s entry is scheduled
- 6:00 pm – closing of the MARATHON finish line
- 6:30 pm – Award ceremony
- 9:30 pm – Closing of the TRAIL and ULTRA finish line
Sunday April 7
- 9:00 am – Departure from MEDIA
- 11.15 am – MEDIA winner’s entry scheduled
Source: La Verdad
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