101km24h La Legión 2027

A morning start among legionnaires, the anthem ringing out at Ronda's football ground and 101 km ahead through the Serranía: the 101km24h of the Spanish Legion is one of the largest and most moving endurance events in Spain. The individual march, on foot, invites you to walk or run for a day and a night, through white villages and mountains, supported by thousands of volunteers and legionnaires. General information: - Date: weekend of 8 and 9 May 2027. - Edition: 27th. - Start and finish: Ronda. The start is at the football ground. - Organiser: Club Deportivo La Legión 101 km, with the 4th Tercio of the Spanish Legion. It is a civil-military event. - Towns: Ronda, Arriate, Alcalá del Valle, Setenil de las Bodegas, Montejaque and Benaoján, with part of the course around the Sierra de Grazalema. - Mode: individual march on foot, 101 km with 2,819.5 m of elevation gain. - Time limit: 24 hours, starting on 2027-05-08 at 09:45 with the finish open until 09:45 the next day. - Places: 4,700. There is also a team mode for groups of five, with 1,100 places on the same course. - Minimum age: 21 by 2027-12-31. A medical certificate is required. - Anyone who completes the 101 km with every checkpoint becomes a «Cientounero». Why it is special: - It is a unique event, with the Legion's stamp and a spirit of camaraderie felt at every aid station. - It passes through charming villages such as Setenil de las Bodegas, Montejaque and Benaoján. - The night in the mountains, marked with glow sticks, is an experience you will not forget. - The 20 aid stations, with broth, coffee and hot food, make every walker feel well looked after. Course: 101 km on dirt tracks, paths and some road sections, with 2,819.5 m of elevation gain. The cut-offs are: - Puerto del Monte (km 31), at 18:15. - Setenil de las Bodegas (km 50), at 22:15. - Cortijo Chinchilla (km 60), at 00:45. - Montejaque barracks (km 70), at 02:45. - Montejaque cemetery (km 77), at 04:45. - Benaoján station (km 87), at 07:00. - Finish (km 101), at 09:45. The course is not generally closed to traffic. The official courses are on the website. Timetable: - Friday 2027-05-07: bib pickup from 09:00 to 21:00 and the Pasta Dinner on the Alameda del Tajo from 20:00. - Saturday 2027-05-08: the football ground opens at 06:30. The MTB starts at 08:30 and the individual and team march at 09:45, after the military ceremony, «El Novio de la Muerte» and the traditional cheers. - Finish closing: MTB at 20:30 on Saturday; march and teams at 09:45 on Sunday 2027-05-09. Access to the march start corral closes at 09:40; anyone not inside is disqualified. The prize-giving is on Sunday at 10:45 at the Teatro Vicente Espinel. Registration and prices: - Pre-registration is mandatory from 2026-12-14 to 2027-01-11. It gives no priority and does not guarantee a place. - Registration is first come, first served: teams on 2027-01-16, MTB on 2027-01-23 and individual march on 2027-01-30, all at 10:00. - Price: €85 for federated athletes and €90 for non-federated. For teams it depends on how many members are federated. Bib pickup: from Saturday 2027-05-01 to Thursday 2027-05-06, 09:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 21:00, and on Friday 2027-05-07 from 09:00 to 21:00. It is at the sports centre on the El Burgo road in Ronda. You can also request delivery by MRW (€8, mainland Spain only) until 2027-03-31, or authorise someone else from your registration. There is no expo as such, but Ronda is devoted to the event all week. Services: - Participant bag with t-shirt, thermal blanket, neck warmer, wristbands, 1 gel and 2 bars. - 20 aid stations. - Reserve bag («Bolsa de Vida») at Setenil (km 50) or the Montejaque barracks (km 70). - Medical assistance and evacuation from withdrawal points. - Finisher medal, sweatshirt and diploma. - Free photos, when the service is available. - Showers at the El Fuerte sports centre, sports-hall accommodation on a first-come basis and a Pasta Dinner. Tips: - Carry all the mandatory gear: hooded windproof jacket, cap, tights below the knee, 1 litre of water, thermal blanket, whistle, head torch with spare battery, rear red light, phone and a copy of your ID. - Pack warm clothes for the night in your reserve bag. - Keep a comfortable pace: the challenge is to finish within 24 hours. - Complete at least one 50 km event beforehand. Bib exchange: the bib is personal and non-transferable. No name change, bib change, place swap or change of mode is allowed. If you cannot take part, you request withdrawal: 75% is refunded until February, 50% in March, 25% in April and nothing from May. The place then goes to the official waiting lists, called the «lista de reserva», for that mode. Only pre-registered people can join them. Alternatives to get a bib: pre-register before 2027-01-11 to take part in the registration process and join the official reserve list, where you can check your position in your registration. Also join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert to follow the news. A bib exchange on Bibready is not possible for this event. FAQ: - When is it? The start is on 2027-05-08 at 09:45. - How long is it? 101 km with 2,819.5 m of elevation gain. - Do I have to run? No, you can walk; you have 24 hours. - How much does it cost? €85 federated and €90 non-federated. - Can I transfer my bib? No, the bib is non-transferable.