Costa Rica Trail - La Transtica

Edition 15

Quepos, Costa Rica
24 Nov, 2023 (Fri)
Event size: 0 - 99 participants

Trail running

120 km, 200 km

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About the event

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.

Races offered by this event

You have 25 weeks to prepare

Costa Rica Trail La Transtica - Course Extrême

24 Nov, 2023 (Fri)
Trail running - Stage race
200 km
9100 m Elevation gain
Race size: 0 - 99 participants
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 evening to November 30th, 2019.
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: 205 km from 30 to 48 km per day with a total positive gain of altitude of 9300 m qualifying for 5pts UTMB..
Adventure race: 120 km from 20 to 30 km per day with a total positive gain of altitude of 53000 m, qualifying for 3pts UTMB
Competitors: 40 max for 2019
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Point to point
Rural
Mountain range
Sand
Mud
Forest
Seaside / Lakeside
Beach
River

Costa Rica Trail La Transtica - Course Aventure

24 Nov, 2023 (Fri)
Trail running - Stage race
120 km
5300 m Elevation gain
Race size: 0 - 99 participants
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Point to point
Rural
Mountain range
Sand
Mud
Seaside / Lakeside
Forest
Beach
River

Costa Rica Trail La Transtica - Course Extrême

24 Nov, 2023 (Fri)
Trail running - Stage race
200 km
9100 m Elevation gain
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 evening to November 30th, 2019.
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: 205 km from 30 to 48 km per day with a total positive gain of altitude of 9300 m qualifying for 5pts UTMB..
Adventure race: 120 km from 20 to 30 km per day with a total positive gain of altitude of 53000 m, qualifying for 3pts UTMB
Competitors: 40 max for 2019
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Point to point
Rural
Mountain range
Sand
Mud
Forest
Seaside / Lakeside
Beach
River

Costa Rica Trail La Transtica - Course Extrême

24 Nov, 2023 (Fri)
Trail running - Stage race
200 km
9100 m Elevation gain
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 evening to November 30th, 2019.
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: 205 km from 30 to 48 km per day with a total positive gain of altitude of 9300 m qualifying for 5pts UTMB..
Adventure race: 120 km from 20 to 30 km per day with a total positive gain of altitude of 53000 m, qualifying for 3pts UTMB
Competitors: 40 max for 2019
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Point to point
Rural
Mountain range
Sand
Mud
Forest
Seaside / Lakeside
Beach
River

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Costa Rica Trail – La Transtica 2015 : Registrations are open!

27 Jan, 2015 (Tue)

The 8th Edition of the Costa Rica-Trail- La Transtica will be proposed from November 18th, 2015 to November 28th, 2015. The race is declined in two courses: Extreme race: 196 km from 30 to 40 km per day with a total positive gain of altitude of 27 500 ft (8 400 m) qualifying for 3pts UTMB.. Adventure race: 120 km from 20 to 30 km per day with a total positive gain of altitude of 13 500 ft (4 100m.) Competitors: 50 max for 2014 www.latranstica.org/en Registration info: http://www.latranstica.org/en/inscription.php The COSTA RICA TRAIL, LA TRANSTICA is a free pace 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 (120 km) (Adventure Race) to 121mi (196 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, managed 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.
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