Ultima Frontera 160

Welcome to the first edition of Ultima Frontera 160. Following on from the popularity of our international multi-day stage race Al Andalus Ultimate Trail, which draws some of the world’s best Ultra stage-racers to the southern Poniente de Granada, we decided to develop a race in the northern part of the region. The Poniente de Granada is known as the Last Frontier of Moorish Iberia, historically referred to as Al Andalus. The Christian conquest of these lands in the 1480’s saw the fall of the Nazarine Kingdom of Granada, and consequent fall of Muslim domination in the Iberian Peninsular. The Ultima Frontera 160 route takes you through a number of the fortified towns which made up this final line of defense.

This time, rather than a stage race in hot, desert-like conditions, we have planned a weekend of ultra events, for those who enjoy single stage ultras. Races will include a 50km, for those looking to make the step from marathon to ultra, an 80km, and 160km (80km loop two times), which equals 100 miles, a distance very popular in the USA. Upon completion, the 80km distance earns 2 points, and the 160km earns 4 points, towards Europe’s famous Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, which requires that competitors have previous experience with extreme running.

October temperatures can still be pleasant, but nothing like the heat of the Andalucian summer and nights are much cooler. Proper equipment (head lamp/torch, suitable technical clothing, etc.) along with training and preparation, become necessary parts of these type of events.

All 3 distances will start and finish in the Estadio Municipal Medina Lauxa in Loja. The Indoor Sports hall will be available for overnight sleeping. Hot food and drink will be available throughout Saturday and Sunday.

The Ultima Frontera 160 will become a " must do " international ultra-marathon event. We look forward to seeing you in October!

The Al Andalus Ultimate Trail - 235km - 5 Days - July 9th to 13th 2012.

Enter the Al Andalus Ultimate Trail, Andalucia, Spain.
Another extreme challenge from Team Axarsport.
For more information visit www.alandalus-ut.com/