The "Eighth Island Challenge" is born, a race that gathers cross and trail triathlon in La Graciosa
Lanzarote's sporting calendar adds a new event to its extensive offerings: the "Eighth Island Challenge." This sporting challenge combines a sprint-distance cross triathlon with a 31-kilometer mountain trail race that circumnavigates the island of La Graciosa. The "Eighth Island Challenge" is an adventure and endurance competition, especially suited for athletes who love nature.
This event consists of two sporting modalities to be developed over two days and covering the entire island, La Graciosa, which is located within the Chinijo Archipelago Natural Park, which includes the largest Marine Reserve in Europe.
Organized by the Lanzarote Island Sports Service, the new event will take place on February 18 and 19, 2012, with the cross sprint triathlon on Saturday, February 18, and the 31-kilometer mountain trail on Sunday, February 19.
The main event will be a combined race, requiring participation in both events. The winner will be the one with the best overall time across both races. However, the “Eighth Island Challenge” also offers other participation options for those who don't want to take on the main event. Participants can choose to do just the cross triathlon, compete in the team triathlon, run only the 31-kilometer trail race , or take on a shorter 21-kilometer trail course.
Registration for any of these four options is now open and can only be done through the Lanzarote Island Council's Sports Service website, www.lanzarotedeportes.com . The registration period will end on February 9th, or earlier if all available places are filled.
