The organizers of the Tenerife Bluetrail are inspecting the 13 aid stations planned for the race

The organizers ofthe 2022 Tenerife Bluetrail—Spain’s highest-altitude mountain race, which will take place from June 2 to 5—have recently inspected the 13 aid stations planned for race day, which are distributed along the courses for each race category.

The island’s Sports Minister, Concepción Rivero, explains that, with less than a month to go before the race, “we are finalizing the logistics so that everything is ready for the race, which this year features new routes, an unprecedented finish line in Puerto de la Cruz, and changes to the starting points for almost all the races.”

Rivero points out that the Tenerife Bluetrail, organized by the Cabildo through the public company Ideco, “is a very complex race that involves the coordinated efforts of some 700 people who will be strategically positioned along the entire course to assist the runners and address all the needs that arise during an event of this magnitude.”

During the visit, the aid stations located in Barranco Hondo, Las Lagunetas, El Gaitero, La Caldera, the Santa Úrsula firebreak, the Granadilla Industrial Park, Chimiche, Minas de San José, and the Los Picachos trail were inspected, as well as those located in Madre del Agua, La Rambleta, El Parador, and La Corujera Square (Santa Úrsula). With this visit, the organizing committee sought to verify the locations of the tents and first-aid stations that will be set up along specific sections of the various race routes to address any issues participants may encounter.

The aid stations at the 2022 Tenerife Bluetrail will help runners stay hydrated by providing water, juices, and sports drinks at every station. In addition, depending on the difficulty of the race and the distance from the previous aid station, runners will have access to fruit, sandwiches, nuts, dates, gofio balls, gummy candies, broths, and foods suitable for people with celiac disease and vegans, among other items.

During the upcoming Tenerife Bluetrail, 13,000 liters of water, 2,200 liters of sports drinks, and another 1,800 liters of soft drinks will be provided. Participants will also consume 3,105 kilograms of fruit, 250 kilograms of nuts, and 120 kilograms of gummy candies.

A total of 10 aid stations will be located along the route of the 102-kilometer Ultra, while the 73-kilometer Trail race will have eight aid stations. Rounding out the event are the 44-kilometer marathon, with six stations, and the half marathon, with three stops along its 24-kilometer course.

The 2022 Tenerife Bluetrail offers a total of seven race categories, including the Bluetrail Challenge, designed for people with disabilities. The race, which has become a national and international benchmark, is supported by companies such as Fred. Olsen, Hospiten, Physiorelax, La Fast, Fonteide, Libby’s, Cajamar, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Clínica del Pie La Orotava, Tirma, Movistar, and Isola Frutos Secos are among the sponsors.