Cos'è la Fuerteventura to Run?

What documents do I need to travel? Passport or ID

• Do we need vaccinations? No
• What is the official currency in Fuerteventura? Euro
• Can I use an European SIM card? YES
• Do I need a license? YES

Where is Fuerteventura?It is part of the Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco. They are part of Spain.

• What is the official language?? Spanish
• In what area of Fuerteventura the race takes place? In the northern part of the island, having Corralejo as its base.
• How’s weather? Temperate but always windy. During the race period it is optimal.
• Is there really a lot of wind? Enough at certain times of the year but not in November
• How’re temperatures? 18/28ºc all year long
• What time zone is it in? GMT 0 (The difference is one hour less than in Italy.)
• What is the terrain like? Mostly compact and rocky terrain, with medium height differences. The last stage has a good part on sand.
• What animals can be encountered along the way? Goats

• What is the mandatory material? There is nothing mandatory
• How the route is signposted? High visibility strips and flags
• What is the terrain like, and what percentage of the race is on the road and trail? Most of the itinerary takes place on compact and rocky dirt roads.
• Where do I put the waste along the way? The waste must be kept with you, in your backpack or competition pouch, and thrown to the refreshment points
• What will be in the refreshments? Water, tea, soft drinks, fruit, biscuits
• Does the cell phone take along the way? Yes,  almost everywhere ovunque
• To participate in the race, do I need a medical certificate of competitive fitness? Yes
• Should I take out a personal insurance? It’s included.
• Are there staff Zitoway staff along the way? Yes, different means, including that of the medical service, follow the race from start to finish.
• In case of bad weather the race takes place the same? Yes, except in exceptionally severe conditions.

• Is there internet in the accommodations ? Yes
• Which plug (adapter) do I need? European
• What do you eat with meals? The meals are buffet style with a wide variety of choices: meat, fish, pasta, rice, various vegetables, bread, pizza, cheeses and desserts.
• I have food needs what can I do? They should be reported to the Born2Run agency which will inform the resort
• I would like to bring my young children. Is there a babysitting service during the race? No

• What are the most suitable shoes for running the Fuerteventura To Run? The terrain is medium compact and rocky with various sections along the cliffs which can be insidious. We recommend fairly structured trail shoes that offer good ankle support.
• And which socks are better? Techniques for trail running, even separate toe socks work very well.
• How should I dress for the race? The usual running clothing is suitable for the conditions; to consider the presence of the wind which can also be quite strong.
• I do Fuerteventura To Run as a RUNNER: Are poles useful? Not necessarily

• What can I put in an emergency kit suitable for the areas?A broad spectrum antibiotic, an anti-diarrheal, an anti-pyretic (Tachipirina), a pain reliever (Brufen, Oki or similar). However, there is 24-hour medical assistance for the duration of the race.
• Are there insects, mosquitoes, ticks etc? No