Less than three months remain until the Skyrunning World Championship in La Gomera, and the organisation is almost ready to hang the 'full' sign. Fewer than 20 spots are left to reach the quota of 1,500 participants, with teams from Europe, America, Africa, and Asia already confirmed.
The La Gomera Paradise Sky Race 2026 is set to make history. With less than three months until its celebration, scheduled from September 18 to 20, the event organised by Gomesport Eventos is nearing full capacity: fewer than 20 spots are available to reach the maximum quota of 1,500 participants. The pace of registrations has been rapid since they opened on April 12, when 65% of the spots were filled within just 24 hours.
Four continents, one global event
The island will be the epicentre of global skyrunning with the celebration of the 2026 Skyrunning World Championships, which will include the Vertical, Ultra, and Sky disciplines. So far, teams from four continents have confirmed their participation: Europe (Spain, Portugal, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, Montenegro, France, and Croatia), America (United States, Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia), Africa (Eritrea), and Asia (Japan).
The presence of these national teams reinforces the global character of an event that, according to the organisation, will mark a turning point in the sporting history of the island. La Gomera will host some of the best international specialists, who will compete for world titles under the endorsement of the International Skyrunning Federation.
Sporting, tourist, and economic impact
The maximum quota of 1,500 participants is aimed at ensuring the proper development of the event and avoiding saturation of the island's services. The organisation highlights the significant sporting, tourist, economic, and promotional impact that this edition will have for La Gomera. The international projection of the island as a mountain running destination will be enhanced by the broadcast and media coverage of the championship.
The 2026 Skyrunning World Championship will award 27 medals in the Vertical, Sky, and SkyUltra disciplines. This will be the ninth edition of the championship and the fourth time Spain has hosted this international event, with the support of the Spanish Federation of Mountain Sports and Climbing.
Competition programme and Spanish participation
The sports programme will kick off on Friday, September 18, with the Vertical event. On Saturday, September 19, it will be the turn of the Ultra Sky, Marathon Sky, Short Sky, and Starter Sky, while on Sunday, September 20, the Sky Race will take place, one of the most anticipated days. In addition to the national teams, the events will allow the participation of independent athletes in separate starts.
The Spanish team, led by Nuria Domínguez Azpeleta, has already confirmed its squads. In the Vertical event, competitors will include Claudia Corral Hodar, Moana Kheres Kheres, Naiara Irigoyen Indave, Lluís Puigvert Palacios, José Antonio Bellido Puebla, and Marcos Villamuera Izquierdo. For the Sky event, Spain will be represented by Claudia Corral Hodar, Ana Granda Valles, Dimas Pereira Obaya, Jaime Romo Santamaría, Jonatán Arobes Álvarez, and Fabian Venero Jiménez. In the Ultra distance, the representation will be Pere Aurell Bové, Julen Calvo Vigara, Pau Moreno Martín, Alba Villanova Del Moral, Sonia Vizcaíno Hungría, and Mireia Pons Torres.
Last weekend, the Spanish team held a training camp in Vallehermoso with the selected athletes, showcasing their high level of preparation ahead of the championship.
Institutional support and sponsorships
The sporting event, organised by Gomesport Eventos, has the backing of the Cabildo Insular de La Gomera and the municipalities of San Sebastián de La Gomera, Vallehermoso, Hermigua, Valle Gran Rey, and Agulo. Additionally, the event is sponsored by Promotur Islas Canarias, Fred. Olsen Express, Grandesport, and Cajasiete. This institutional and private support ensures the viability of an event that aims to establish La Gomera as a global reference for skyrunning.
For Canarian fans, the opportunity to see the best runners in the world in action in such a spectacular setting as the ravines and peaks of La Gomera is a unique incentive. Those who still do not have a spot should hurry: fewer than 20 remain, and the deadline is approaching.
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