Etna Extreme 100 km del Vulcano

Race completed

100 km Distance

2,450 m Climbing

8.7 Grit · Elite / extreme

37.7886° N, 14.8338° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 25 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 20 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 72% of 100K races. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 26°C

Night low 18°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 51 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 461 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 2,450 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,450 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 20 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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