WHAT IS ULTRAMARATóN FUEGO Y AGUA?

Ultramaratón Fuego y Agua is an extremely challenging foot race on Isla Ometepe in Nicaragua. The race is composed of four different event options, the 25k, 50k, 100k and a 2/3-person 4-stage 100k relay. The 100k and Relay course is a single loop encompassing most of the island and involves the ascent and descent of both volcanoes. The 25k and 50k courses cover part of the 100k course.

 Because of the volcanoes, the island holds several micro-climates of jungle, dry tropics, tropical beach, and cloud forest. The race course winds through singletrack, dirt road and sand as it passes towns, villages, coffee, cacao and banana plantations, cloud forest, volcanic trail and white sand beaches. The race begins with a pre-race meal the night before and ends with a post-race awards banquet.

WE NEED SHOES FOR “CALZADO DE OMETEPE” 5k

We are gathering running shoes for t

he schoolchildren of Ometepe.  Our goal is to promote running, fitness, healthy eating and awareness of the island as an endangered environment that must be cared for. Calzado de Ometepe 5k is a yearly event (co-directed with Natural Doctors International) and will be held in conjuction with Ultramaratón Fuego y Agua. Calzado de Ometepe 5k is open to islanders ages 8-16

If you would like to donate shoes for this event, please contact us for more information. if you live in Austin, TX, we have a drop off location available at Hill Country Running Company.