You can find the official website by clicking on the following link www.ultrasierranevada.com
2, 3 and 4 April 2027
At 22:00 on Friday night in the Paseo del Salón, Granada.
At 06:00 hours on Saturday in the town of Cenes de la Vega.
At 06:00 hours on Saturday in the town of Cenes de la Vega.
At 08:00 hours on Saturday in the town of Quéntar.
At 09:00 hours on Sunday in the town of Pinos Genil.
101 kms
It is 74 kms
60 kms
It is 40 kms.
25 kms.
The ULTRA starts at the Paseo del Salón, in the centre of Granada. From there, the route will take participants to the Dehesa del Generalife and, after continuing along the Darro river valley, on to the town of Beas. From here, the route heads towards Quentar and then on to the town of Pinos Genil. The course of the River Genil marks the start of the race’s most demanding section: the climb up to the Sierra Nevada. Over 40 kilometres, participants will have to overcome an elevation gain of approximately 2,300 metres to reach the highest point of the race near Pico Veleta, at an altitude of over 3,200 metres. From there, a dizzying descent will lead to the finish line at the Pradollano Ski Resort, at an altitude of 2,200 metres.
It shares with the ULTRA the itinerary, control points and refreshment stations of the 74 kilometers that run from the town of Cenes de la Vega to Pradollano, where the finish line of all modalities will be installed.
It shares with the ULTRA the itinerary, control points and refreshment stations of the 62 kilometres that run from the town of Cenes de la Vega to the first pass through Pradollano, where the finish line of the four modalities will be installed.
It shares with the ULTRA and TRAIL the itinerary, control points and refreshment stations of the 40 kilometers that run from the town of Quéntar to the first pass through Pradollano, where the finish line of the four modalities will be installed.
It shares with the ULTRA, TRAIL and MARATHON the itinerary, control points and refreshment stations of the 25 kilometres that run from the town of Pinos Genil to the first pass through Pradollano, where the finish line of the four modalities will be installed.
A maximum time of 23 hours is established to complete the route.
A maximum time of 15 hours is established to complete the route.
A maximum time of 10 hours is established to complete the route.
A maximum time of 5 hours is established to complete the route.
For ULTRA and TRAIL runners, it is recommended to undergo a medical check-up to certify their fitness for sports activities such as trail running.
Race numbers for the five events can be collected from the Paseo del Salón on the days and at the times indicated in the ‘RACE NUMBERS’ section for each event.
On Thursdays from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm and on Fridays from 12.00 pm to 9.30 pm at the Paseo del Salón (Granada) for all disciplines.
To collect your bib number you will need an official identification document (ID card or passport) and a federation licence if you are a member of the federation.
The bib is personal and non-transferable. In the event that the race bib holder is unable to collect the bib, it may be collected by a third person on presentation of authorisation and a photocopy of the bib holder’s ID card.
The bibs must always be clearly visible on the abdominal part throughout the race.
A bib drop-off will be available 1 hour before the start in exceptional cases, subject to prior consultation via email.
Yes, for all categories. For the ULTRA and TRAIL categories, there is also an intermediate bag drop-off point where runners can collect their bags. The first point is at Pinos Genil and the second, for all three categories, is at the finish line in Pradollano.
The wardrobe timetable is 1 hour before the start of each modality.
The temporary cloakroom for those registered for the ULTRA and TRAIL races will be set up at the Pinos Genil Checkpoint. All rucksacks at the finish line will be stored in the cloakroom located next to the dining area, changing rooms and recovery area, which will be set up at the finish line.
The cloakroom will be located at the starting line. There, you will be given two rucksacks: one containing the equipment to be taken to Pinos Genil and the other to Pradollano.
It is not necessary, the organisation will deliver the backpacks already identified, which must be handed in at the wardrobe.
It is compulsory to show your bib number in order to hand in your backpacks and it is advisable to carry an official identification document.
The start boxes open one hour before the start. At that time, chip verification and equipment checks will begin.
There will be several checkpoints along the route. Between 8 and 10 checkpoints along the route.
Yes.
The ULTRA has 7 refreshment stations + a refreshment station at the finish line.
The TRAIL has 4 refreshment stations + a refreshment station at the finish line.
The MARATHON has 2 refreshment stations + a refreshment station at the finish line.
The HALF has 1 refreshment station + a refreshment station at the finish line.
Yes. There will be permanent first-aid posts in Pinos Genil, at Veleta and in Meta, Pradollano. In addition, two mobile first-aid teams will be on hand throughout the race.
Yes. The UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA Organising Committee has arranged a shuttle bus service for all runners in the ULTRA, TRAIL and MARATHON categories who wish to use it, which will connect Granada and Pradollano with the respective towns where the races start. For the ULTRA race, the shuttle will run between Pradollano and Granada; for the TRAIL race, it will run between Granada and Pradollano and the village of Cenes de la Vega; and for the MARATHON race, it will run between Granada and Pradollano and the village of Cenes de la Vega.
In Granada, the bus departs from the roundabout by the steam engine, at the end of Paseo de la Bomba. In Pradollano, it departs from the Pradollano car park.
The bus for the ULTRA participants leaves at 20:00 on Friday for the START in Granada.
The coach for TRAIL participants from Granada leaves at 5.00 am on Saturday, bound for the START in the village of Cenes de la Vega. The coach leaving from Pradollano departs at 4.30 am on Saturday.
The bus from Granada for MARATHON participants leaves at 6.45 am on Saturday, bound for the START in the village of Quéntar. The bus from Pradollano leaves at 6.00 am on Saturday.
The bus from Cenes de la Vega leaves at 6.45 am and 7.00 am on Saturday.
The bus from Granada for MEDIA participants leaves at 8.00 am on Sunday, bound for the START in the village of Pinos Genil. The bus from Pradollano leaves at 7.15 am on Sunday.
A race tracking plan will be published on the website with the best places to watch the race live.
The general public can access through the race website the evolution of the head of the race through the control points and the entrance of the participants to the finish line. Thanks to the integration of the timing system with the ranking management software, we can share the results of the event in real time both at the finish area and on the internet.
Yes, you can change the bib name up to 15 days before the event, as long as the bibs are not sold out and there is no waiting list. The administration fee is €5.
Yes, you can change the bib name up to 15 days before the event, as long as the bibs are not sold out and there is no waiting list. The administration fee is €5.
If you have cancellation insurance and the package you wish to switch to is cheaper than the one you originally booked, you will be refunded the difference between the amount paid and the booking price at the time you request the change, minus a €3 administration fee. Therefore, the price applied to the new package will be the one valid on the date the change is requested. If the amount is €0, the €3 administration fee will not be charged.
If you do NOT have cancellation insurance, you may change to a lower category, but you will not be entitled to any refund.
If you wish to upgrade to a higher category, you will need to pay the difference between the prices of the two bookings.
To make the change, you will need to request it by sending an email to ultrasierranevada@terraincognita.group.
The organisation has a civil liability insurance policy in accordance with current legislation.
YES All finishers will receive a personalised medal according to the distance they are finisher of.
Yes, all participants will receive a finisher’s T-shirt for the event.
No, we won’t be able to provide shower facilities this year as they are currently undergoing maintenance.
Yes. There will be a free bus service running between Pradollano, Cenes de la Vega and Granada for participants in all four categories. The timetable is as follows: 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00 / 21:30, and on Sunday at 12:30 and 15:00.
Yes. Supporters who have booked and purchased their bus ticket in advance via the website will be able to use the bus service provided as part of the supporters’ programme, which will run between Granada and Pradollano, so that they can watch the runners cross the finish line. Afterwards, they can take the same bus as the runner they are supporting to return to Granada.
The bus service provided by the organisers for supporters departs from the railway roundabout at the end of Paseo de la Bomba, Granada, at 10.00 am on Saturday. The bus will leave at that time, bound for Pradollano, where the finish line is located, and where the first runner is expected to arrive at 11.00.
Saturday 11 April at 6.30 pm for the ULTRA, R3LEVOS, TRAIL and MARATHON.
Sunday 12 April at 1.00 pm for the HALF MARATHON.
UNICAJAULTRA SIERRA NEVADA was created to allow participants to enjoy the natural surroundings of the Sierra Nevada and all the beauty that Granada and its province have to offer, whilst showing the utmost respect for the natural environment.
Once again this year, we’re carrying on with the same enthusiasm, with a spectacular route starting in the city of Granada, passing through the towns of Beas, Quentar and Pinos Genil, and finishing at the Pradollano ski resort after summiting the Veleta at an altitude of 3,100 metres. In total, 100 kilometres of mountains and nature that will be challenging but unforgettable.
As always, we’ll need all the help we can get to make Granada and the Sierra Nevada a leading destination for tourism and sport, thereby helping to create new economic opportunities for the province. As you know, it’s two days of hard work, but also a chance to share the experience and enjoy the mountains, as well as bringing participants closer to their ultimate goal: crossing the finish line in an epic race like the Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada.
You too can be part of this project! Become a volunteer, join the Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada family and spend a few days helping us out. To be part of this adventure, simply send us an email at ultrasierranevada@terraincognita.group, telling us which of the following roles you’d like to take on and which days you’re available (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. We’d like to thank you in advance for your support.
Distribution of race numbers, cloakroom, race guide and briefing for runners in the race area.
VENUES:
Organising the runners at the start.
Equipment check.
Paramedics and doctors at refreshment stations and the finish area.
LOCATIONS:
Follow the last runner at the back of the field with the final support team to bring the race to a close (as a safety measure). Teams will be formed for this role to cover each section between refreshment stations.
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