"The Vertical Kilometer (VK) goes first on Thursday, May 7, at 5 p.m. local time, on a course that climbs 1,164 meters and descends 102 meters over 7.28 kilometers. Prize money runs five deep, with 800 Euro going to the winners."
"Two days later, the Half Marathon runs on Saturday, May 9, on a 24.8-kilometer course with 2,097 meters of climbing. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. local time, with 800 Euro for first place."
"The races will be the year's fifth and sixth Mountain Running World Cup races, and series regulars like Kenya's Joyce Njeru and Philemon Kiriago will look to double up on the points and prize money for the series."
The 2026 Transvulcania Vertical Kilometer and Half Marathon are set to enhance competitiveness as part of the Mountain Running World Cup. The VK takes place on May 7, featuring a challenging course with significant elevation changes and a prize of 800 Euro for the winner. The Half Marathon follows on May 9, with a longer distance and similar prize structure. Notable runners, including Kenya's Joyce Njeru and Ruth Gitonga, are expected to compete in both events, aiming for points and prize money.
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