Fuentealta Vilaflor Trail Draws Over 1,000 Runners in Record-Breaking Eleventh Edition

The Fuentealta Vilaflor Trail has cemented its place as a key event in the Canary Islands' mountain racing calendar, drawing over 1,000 athletes for its eleventh edition. Organizers noted a significant milestone in gender diversity, with women accounting for 40% of all participants—a promising sign for the sport’s growth across the country.

In the flagship 30-kilometer race, Diego Gómez (2:30:17) and Aida Campos (3:11:11) took top honors. They were joined on the podium by Domantas Kavaliauskas and José David Lutzardo for the men, and Elena Hackinger and Silvia Luis for the women. The pairs category was won by Angel Cristo Reverón and Tanausú Martel.

The Half Marathon saw Edgar Magdalena (1:49:07) and Virginia Luis (2:21:43) secure the fastest times. Javier Rodríguez and Jonathan Hernández rounded out the men’s podium, while Priscila Pérez and Nayibe González took the remaining spots for the women. Leandro González and Jesús Cárdenas claimed victory in the pairs division. In the 12-kilometer Start Trail, Anderson Domínguez (1:05:11) and Sandra Arévalo (1:22:47) led the field, with Víctor Ramos and Heri Rodríguez winning the pairs category.

The weekend’s program also featured races for children and an "explosive" sprint, won by Alejandro Gómez (36:36) and Noemí Peraza (48:51). Friday’s Vertical Climb saw Czech athlete Vit Pavlista (37:55) and Gara Hernández (56:50) set the winning times, outperforming an international field that included David Lesniak, Romain Garcin, Marcena Tomiczek, and Athene Giesen.

Beyond the physical challenge, the event serves as a vital boost for Vilaflor. By offering a range of distances—from vertical climbs to long-distance trails—the race helps establish the municipality as a premier destination for sports tourism. This sector continues to grow across Spain, helping to attract visitors to rural and mountain areas throughout the year.