Ultra Fuego y Agua

Kids, Vertical km, 28k, 50k, 100k Trail
42k, 100k MTB
on Isla de Ometepe Nicaragua
MARCH 6-8th 2026

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“If you want to speak with God, run an ultra. If before speaking with God you want to be with the Devil...run FUEGO Y AGUA”

— 2015 Fuego Y Agua Finisher

race details

 

  • Fuego y Agua Nicaragua is a unique series of trail runs like no other. It is not going to be easy to make it to the finish line and by saying this, we do not mean to scare you, but rather we want you to be as prepared as you can possibly be. You will have the opportunity to run around, up and down 2 volcanoes on a small island in Nicaragua. Ometepe is located right in the middle of Lake Nicaragua, it has all it needs to have an epic run. The terrain includes dirt trail, sandy beach, paved road, and very technical single-track trail, a chaotic web of trees, disappearing trail, and mud. And the ascent and descent to Concepcion and Madera’s volcanoes. Over 6,400mts (21,000ft) of elevation gain and 5 distances to choose from. Challenge yourself in an epic run in one of the most exotic places in the world.

    Vertical KM, 14k, 28K, 50K & 100K distances available. 

    All Races Start/Finish at Hotel Villa Paraiso on Playa Santo Domingo on Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua

    • Course is mapped using GPS technology and is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.

    • Course is marked with reflectors, flagging, arrows and volunteers at crucial intersections

    • The organizers reserves the right to change the course or cutoffs (for safety reasons) at any time and without prior notice.

    • Aid Stations (with no cups) are provided for the runners at set distances.

    • We will have emergency staff on top of both volcanoes (no food or water for anyone!)

    • Most Aid Stations have water, electrolyte beverages, bananas, oranges, baked potatoes w/salt, granola bars, tomatoes…

    • Start: 7:00am

    • Place: Hotel Villa Paraiso, Playa Santo Domingo

    • Time Limit: 8 horas/hours

    The Fuego y Agua 25K is a loop course involving a section of the 50-100km course and one ascent/descent of Madera’s Volcano. The terrain includes dirt trail, dirt road, sandy beach and technical single-track trail.  **a 1.5 liter (minimum) Hydration Pack is MANDATORY!

    Awards for 25K Male & Female 1st through 3rd Place. 

    • Start: 3:00

    • Place: Hotel Villa Paraiso, Playa Santo Domingo

    • Time Limit: 18 hours

    The Ultra Fuego y Agua 50K is a loop course involving the first half of the 100K course. The terrain includes dirt trail, sandy beach, paved road, and very technical single track trail, a chaotic web of Ometepe trees, disappearing trail and mud. The 50K finish is the halfway point for 100K runners. The course includes two ascents of Volcan Maderas! **a 2+ liter (minimum) Hydration Pack is MANDATORY

    Awards for 50K Male & Female 1st through 3rd Place. 

    • Start: 00:00 MIDNIGHT

    • Place: Hotel Villa Paraiso, Playa Santo Domingo

    • Time Limit: 30 horas/hours (Halfway point Cutoff 14 Hours)

    The Ultra Fuego y Agua 100K course is an extremely challenging and very rugged loop course that completes 2x ascents of Maderas and 2x ascents of Concepcion Volcanoes! The terrain includes dirt trail, sandy beach, paved road, technical single-track trail, and the infamous "jungle gym" section where racers will navigate a chaotic web of trees, disappearing trail and deep mud **a 2+ liter (minimum) Hydration Pack is MANDATORY

    Awards for 100K Male & Female 1st through 3rd Place.

“Out of the midst of the beautiful Lake Nicaragua spring two magnificent pyramids, clad in the softest and richest green, all flecked with shadow and sunshine, whose summits pierce the billowy clouds.

They look so isolated from the world and its turmoil - so tranquil, so dreamy, so steeped in slumber and eternal repose.

What a home one might make among their shady forests, their sunny slopes, their breezy dells after he had grown weary of the toil, anxiety, and unrest of the bustling, driving world.”
— Mark Twain (about Ometepe)

Volunteer

 

  • Volunteering for Fuego y Agua involves a combination of hard work and adventure. Tasks include (but are not limited to) food preparation, packet-pickup, course marking, aid stations, vehicle course control, hiking/running course control, remote aid station support, and more.

  • Details will be provided by our Volunteer Coordinator for each event. These are basic items volunteer will receive.

    • Cool T-Shirt

    • Food during volunteering. *We provide food ONLY for the hours when you are volunteering, this may be in the form of a packed meal. If you need/want anything specific, you must bring it with you!

    • The Experience of a Lifetime!

    • We do not cover travel expenses to/from the venue

    • We do not provide travel support for booking flights, hotels, taxis etc.

    • We do not provide extended lodging outside of your volunteering time.

    • We do not provide your meals outside of volunteering shifts.

  • Please be sure you are available for these times/dates you are registering for. Our volunteers are a very important part of our event. We are flexible and will work with your schedule and needs. If you cannot make the Volunteer Meeting, we can still use you for a shift, just be sure to communicate with your Volunteer Coordinator to let them know.

    Volunteers must bring with them a backpack with a change of clothing/socks, headlamp w/extra batteries, sunscreen, bug spray, 3+ liters of water, snacks/food. Sturdy shoes are required. Thank you for volunteering!

 

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