The COSTA RICA TRAIL, LA TRANSTICA is a multi day Trail race, with a prologue and 5 stages with refreshment and assistance points, night in bivouac for a total distance from 71 mi (117 km) (Adventure Race) to 122mi (200 km) (Extreme Race). The main objective of the race is to discover the Costa Rica and its way of life and to share this experience with the locals through a sporting competition with humanitarian goals. Between two oceans, the race defines itself by a unique crossing of a natural amazing paradise in the discovery of a new culture and way of life, "Pura Vida". Starting from Pacific Coast to reach Caribbean Coast through amazing and varied landscapes combining beaches, valleys, river crossing, rainforests, coffee trees, sugar cane plantations and palm groves. On the way the competitors, will discover an exceptional flora and fauna and will be associated to donations of medical and school equipment, moments of emotion, exchanges and sharing. During the bivouacs, hosted by the local communities, they will enjoy the welcome from Costa Rican people. The Costa Rica Trail, La Transtica: coast to coast From the beach of Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast up to Puerto Viejo de Limon on the Caribbean Coast.The change of scene is amazing; the runners are plunged into the deep heart of Costa Rica far from the tourist standards. In Brief Type: Ultra Trail in 5 stages. Date: From November 20th to November 30th , 2024. 15th Edition Place: Costa Rica. Region: Costa Rica crossing from east to west, from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean coast through the mountains and jungle of the Central valley.
Extreme race: 200 km from 30 to 48 km per day with a total positive gain of altitude of 9200 m .
Adventure race: 120 km from 20 to 30 km per day with a total positive gain of altitude of 5800 m.
Competitors: 40 max for 2024
Upcoming Races
Nov 20 2024
71 Miles (La Transtica Adventure)
Type: Ultra Trail in 5 stages.
Date: From November 20th to November 30th 20234
15th Edition
Place: Costa Rica.
13 to 19 Miles per day
17,400
12,000
ft.
Point-to-Point
Course
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Nov 20 2024
122 Miles (La Transtica Extreme)
Type: Ultra Trail in 5 stages.
Date: From November 20th to November 30th, 2024.
15th Edition
Place: Costa Rica.
From 19 to 30 Miles per day
30,000
26,000
ft.
Point-to-Point
Course
4
Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
4
Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts
Results
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