{"id":19459,"date":"2025-07-31T08:58:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T06:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/?p=19459"},"modified":"2025-07-31T09:17:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T07:17:20","slug":"101-km-of-ronda-the-legend-of-ultra-endurance-in-andalusia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/101-km-of-ronda-the-legend-of-ultra-endurance-in-andalusia\/","title":{"rendered":"101 km of Ronda: The Legend of Ultra-Endurance in Andalusia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>101 km of Ronda<\/strong> is much more than a race: <em>it is a celebration of sports, a Legionary tradition, and one of the greatest endurance challenges in Spain<\/em>.<br><br>Every May, thousands of brave individuals come from all corners of the world to face a legendary challenge: <strong>covering 101 kilometers in less than 24 hours<\/strong> through the spectacular <strong>Serran\u00eda de Ronda<\/strong>. Organized by the <strong>Spanish Legion<\/strong>, this iconic event has transcended sports to become a <strong>symbol of effort, camaraderie, and overcoming obstacles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>History and Spirit of the Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Created in <strong>1995<\/strong> by the <em>4th Alejandro Farnesio Regiment of the Legion<\/em>, the event was born with the goal of <strong>promoting sports and Legionary values<\/strong>: effort, courage, discipline, and unity.<br><br>More than just a competition, the <strong>&#8220;101 of Ronda&#8221;<\/strong> represents a personal and collective challenge for <strong>marchers, runners, and cyclists<\/strong>, both professionals and amateurs, who share a unique spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;You don&#8217;t run alone: you run with history, with the Legion, and with an entire town cheering you on.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the course, the villages of the Serran\u00eda offer <strong>support, supplies, and constant encouragement<\/strong> to the participants. It is a race, yes, but also an unforgettable human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Categories, Route, and Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>2025 edition<\/strong>, which celebrated its <strong>25th anniversary<\/strong>, took place on <strong>May 10th and 11th<\/strong>, maintaining the classic route that passes through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ronda<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arriate<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alcal\u00e1 del Valle<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Setenil de las Bodegas<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Montejaque<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benaoj\u00e1n<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main Categories:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Individual march<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team march<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MTB (mountain biking)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Children&#8217;s race (non-competitive)<\/em><em><br><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 101 km<br><strong>Time limit:<\/strong> 24 hours (marchers) \/ 12 hours (cyclists)<br><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 2,819 m<br><strong>Aid stations:<\/strong> 20 points along the route<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>official start<\/strong> takes place on Saturday morning from the <strong>Municipal Stadium of Ronda<\/strong>, with the Legion band setting the pace and an exciting atmosphere from the first meter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The profile of the event combines mountain trails, rural roads, dirt tracks, and passages through urban areas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Atmosphere: Camaraderie, Toughness, and Hospitality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Experiencing the 101 km of Ronda is <strong>becoming part of something much bigger than a race<\/strong>. It is living alongside thousands of participants and locals in an event that transforms everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The support of the volunteers, the warmth of the towns, and the constant encouragement from the Legion make every kilometer count.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, <strong>nearly 9,000 athletes<\/strong> fill the streets with emotion, especially during moments like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>number bib collection<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The classic <strong>pasta dinner<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And, of course, the <strong>arrival at the finish line at Alameda del Tajo<\/strong>: an epic finish in front of the applause of all of Ronda.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical Tips and Fun Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Registration:<\/strong> Opens in <em>January<\/em> and spots sell out in <em>minutes<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preparation:<\/strong> Train for months, wear good mountain shoes, and take care of your diet.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cut-off times:<\/strong> Respect the times set by the organization.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finisher T-shirt:<\/strong> Designed by the Andalusian brand <em>Teamergy<\/em>, it is a symbol of <em>scientounero<\/em> pride.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repeat participants:<\/strong> Many participants return edition after edition\u2026 <em>and it&#8217;s no coincidence.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beyond the Finish Line: What to Do After the 101<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/ronda-wine-tasting\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12399\" src=\"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bodega-dona-felisa-winery-book.png.webp\" alt=\"cosas para hacer en ronda bodega\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After overcoming the challenge, Ronda still has much to offer. There is no better way to <strong>recover by enjoying the surroundings and local cuisine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most recommended experiences is <a href=\"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/ronda-wine-tasting\/\">visiting <strong>Bodega Do\u00f1a Felisa<\/strong><\/a>, recognized by TripAdvisor as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>4th most valued activity in Ronda<\/em><em><br><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Top 20 must-do experiences in Andalusia<\/em><em><br><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk among the vineyards<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover the secrets of Ronda wine<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy a <strong>guided wine tasting in a unique natural setting<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A perfect ending to an unforgettable weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 101 km of Ronda is much more than a race: it is a celebration of sports, a Legionary tradition,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19458,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[193],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ronda-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19459"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19467,"href":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19459\/revisions\/19467"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bodegadonafelisa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}