Moyogalpa, Isla de Ometepe, NCA · Friday, February 26, 2027

Fixed Distance 100K

Ultramaraton Fuego Y Agua 100 km

163 days away
100 km Distance
4,860 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 49 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 24 hours 14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 86% of 100K races. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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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 4,860 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes49 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 Poles4,860 m of ascent to walk up.
  • HeadlampsA 24 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7
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Course Notes

An extremely challenging race on Isla Ometepe in Nicaragua. The course is a single loop encompassing most of the island and involves the ascent and descent of both volcanoes.

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