ULTRA is a mountain race of 100 km of continuous ascent on roads and trails from Granada to the ski resort of Pradollano, crowning before the peak of Veleta (3100m).
UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA will start at 22:00 on the night of Friday, April 10 in a spectacular setting: the center of the city of Granada at the foot of the Monumental Complex of the Alhambra and the Generalife.
From there, the route will take participants to the Dehesa del Generalife and, after continuing along the Darro river basin, to the village of Beas. From here the itinerary takes direction to Quéntar to then go to the town of Pinos Genil.
The course of the Genil River marks the beginning of the most demanding section of the race: the ascent to Sierra Nevada. 40 kilometers in which it will be necessary to overcome a difference in altitude of more than 2,500 meters to reach the top of the race at the foot of Pico Veleta at 3,100 meters of altitude.
From there, a vertiginous descent will lead to the finish line at the Pradollano ski resort, at an altitude of 2,100m.
UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA has an elevation gain of 5,500m+ and 3,900 m- . It is a semi-self-sufficiency race with a maximum time of 23.30 hours. The maximum number of bibs available is 350.
The start of the ULTRA race will take place at 10 p.m. from Paseo del Salón, Granada.
The finish line for the Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada will be in Plaza de Pradollano, Sierra Nevada.
CENES DE LA VEGA – MUNICIPAL SPORTS CENTER
Collection of bibs, chips and runner’s bag for those registered in the ULTRA.
April 9th
17:00 – 21:00
CENES DE LA VEGA – MUNICIPAL SPORTS CENTER
Collection of bibs, chips and runner’s bag for those registered in the ULTRA.
April 10th
12:00 – 21:00
GRANADA – PASEO DEL SALÓN
Collection of bibs, chips and runner’s bag for those registered in the ULTRA.
April 10th
21:00 – 21:45
Granada
Cerro del Sol
Beas de Granada
White Waters
Quéntar
Pinos Genil
Dornajo
Botanical Garden
Pradollano
Weathervane
Pradollano
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Liquid + Fruit
Liquid + Fruit + Solid
Liquid + Fruit + Solid
Liquid + Fruit + Solid
Liquid + Fruit + Solid + Pasta
Liquid + Fruit + Solid
Liquid + Fruit + Solid
Liquid + Fruit + Solid + Pasta
Liquid + Fruit + Solid
Liquid + Fruit + Solid + Pasta
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10
18,4
35,6
50,5
64,7
75,8
81,8
87,6
95,7
101
22:00
23:30
1:45
4:30
7:30
10:30
14:15
16:15
17:15
20:00
21:30
Granada
Cerro del Sol
Beas de Granada
White Waters
Quéntar
Pinos Genil
Dornajo
Botanical Garden
Pradollano
Weathervane
Pradollano
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10
18,4
35,6
50,5
64,7
75,8
81,8
87,6
95,7
101
22:00
23:30
1:45
4:30
7:30
10:30
14:15
16:15
17:15
20:00
21:30
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
Runners must return to Granada by their own means.
The withdrawn runners will be transferred to Granada (departure of the Ultra) at the end of the refreshment area. Those who want to go to Pradollano will be transferred to Pinos Genil and must wait for the departure of buses from this point at 3:30h/5:15h/10:20h/14:30h Approx.
The withdrawn runners will be transferred to Granada (Ultra start) at the end of the refreshment area. Those who want to go to Pradollano will be transferred to Pinos Genil and must wait for the bus departing from that point at 3:30h/5:15h/10:20h/14:30h Approx.
The withdrawn runners will be transferred to Granada as soon as possible (departure of the Ultra). Those who want to go to Pradollano will be transferred to Pinos Genil and must wait for the bus departing from that point at 3:30h/5:15h/10:20h/14:30h Approx.
The withdrawn runners will be transferred to Granada as soon as possible (departure of the Ultra). Those who want to go to Pradollano should wait for the bus departing from that point at 3:30h/5:15h/10:20h/14:30h Approx.
The withdrawn runners will be transferred to Pradollano as soon as possible at the closing of the refreshment post.
The withdrawn runners will be transferred to Pradollano as soon as possible at the closing of the refreshment post.
Same place as the goal.
The withdrawn runners will be transferred to Pradollano as soon as possible at the closing of the refreshment post.
CENES DE LA VEGA – MUNICIPAL SPORTS CENTER
Collection of bibs, chips and runner’s bag for those registered in the ULTRA.
CENES DE LA VEGA – MUNICIPAL SPORTS CENTER
Collection of bibs, chips and runner’s bag for those registered in the ULTRA.
GRANADA – PASEO DEL SALÓN
Opening of access to the start for runners of UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA and for the first R3L3VO at Paseo del Salón, Granada.
UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA OUTING!!!
First ULTRA runner expected to enter
Awards Ceremony
Meta Ultra Closure
There will be generalized and/or random material controls at any point along the route. Failure to wear any of these items will result in the immediate invalidation of the race bib.
CENES DE LA VEGA – MUNICIPAL SPORTS CENTER
Collection of bibs, chips and runner’s bag for those registered in the ULTRA.
The use of spiked mountain shoes specific for ice and snow races (with built-in spike system) is also allowed.
(It can be left in the Pradollano life bag).
Top clothing (It is not mandatory to run with it):
1st Layer (inner): Short or long sleeve thermal/technical undershirt.
2nd Layer (intermediate): Long sleeve jacket/garment with the function of keeping warm for temperatures of 0 ºC.
3rd Layer (outer): Waterproof outer jacket with hood and long sleeves between 5.000mm – 10.000mm Schmerber water columns.
Bottom clothing (It is not mandatory to run with it):
1st Layer: 3/4 or long thermal/technical tights.
2nd Layer: Waterproof pants (can be left in the Pradollano life bag).
Each runner of the ULTRA and TRAIL will be able to deliver two bags, delivered by the organization when picking up the bib, with the material that he/she may need. One bag will be at the refreshment station established in the town of Pinos Genil and the other bag will go to the refreshment station of Pradollano, before the climb, and then to META.
Both bags are delivered in the checkroom located at the start before entering the starting box.
Only the bags delivered by the organization will be accepted, which will be identified with the race number and place of destination.
The bag transported by the organization to the CP, Pinos Genil, will be transported to the finish checkroom once used in Pinos Genil.
The material must be, as mentioned above, in the bag provided by the organization.
The MARATHON and HALF distances will also have this checkroom service with a single bag that will go from the start to the finish line.
Due to the great difference in weather conditions between the different sections of the Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada course and the impossibility of knowing for sure the weather conditions during the race, the mandatory equipment indicated will be MANDATORY from start to finish.
Except for CRAMPONS and WATERPROOF PANTS (ULTRA) that can be left in the life bag to be picked up at Pradollano.
It may seem excessive but in the mountains you never know what can happen and in case of an accident this material is vital.
The organization has also planned a FREE shuttle bus service for all runners who finish in Pradollano and wish to go to Granada that will connect Pradollano with Granada, where the start of the Unicaja Ultra Sierra Nevada took place.
The bus service schedules are as follows:
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