The test in Castellón determined the new champion of the World Series of Skyrunning
The final stage of the World Trail Running Series Skyrunner World Series ended in the Spanish province Castellón as part of the Marató dels Dements race. Sara Alonso from San Sebastian won the title of cup champion thanks to a convincing victory on the final course of the season.
The 42.3-kilometer route stretched between the settlements of Eslida and Aín with a total elevation gain of 3,258 meters. Alonso controlled the race from start to finish and overcame the difficult mountain line in 5 hours 30 minutes and 38 seconds. Second place went to the athlete from North Macedonia Elena Karanfiloska, who arrived at the finish line in 5 hours 40 minutes and 17 seconds.
In the men's race, Manuel Merillas was the fastest, covering the same distance in 4 hours, 20 minutes and 33 seconds, while Basque Oier Zubeldia finished in ninth position, more than half an hour behind.
Source: Sara Alonso campeona de las Skyrunner World Series - kirolakeitb.eus
Context
The mountain routes between the towns of Eslida and Aín pass through the Sierra d'Espada Natural Park, the second largest protected area in the Valencian Community, covering over 31,000 hectares in the south of the province of Castellón. The local terrain is characterized by red sandstone outcrops, steep rocky ridges, deep ravines and well-preserved cork oak forests.