Els Tres Mils (ETM)
A journey through the highest part of the valley of Sóller
Race Category
Running Stones
2
Finals Access
Distance
56 KM
Elevation Gain
2450 M+
Start Date
Saturday 1st November 2025
Race Start
SELVA - 08:00
Max Allowed Race Time
12 Hours
A journey through the peaks of the Sóller Valley
56 km | 2.450 m+ | 2 Running Stones | Qualifier for the OCC® of HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc
Embark on this mountain adventure through the most spectacular corners of the Sóller Valley. The ETM from Mallorca by UTMB® is a total immersion in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana, a route that combines natural beauty with the cultural heritage of the island.
The start takes place in the iconic village square of Selva, and after passing through the small village of Caimari via the Antic Camí de Lluc, you’ll reach the Santuari de Lluc. From here, the route continues to climb through the Curves de Galileu, Coll des Telègraf, and Coll des Prat, taking you into a high-mountain environment.
From the Cúber reservoir comes one of the most iconic stretches of the route: a beautiful crest through Sa Rateta, Na Franquesa and Puig de Lofra, a spectacle of infinite views, sky and rock that leads to a technical descent towards Biniaraix, Fornalutx and, finally, Port de Sóller, where the sea awaits you.
Along the route you will discover the unique character of the Serra de Tramuntana, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dry stone walls, centuries-old olive groves and villages with soul give shape to a landscape that blends the harshness of the mountains with the rural authenticity of Mallorca.
It also gives you 2 running stones for the UTMB® World Series Finals draw, and the possibility of direct qualification for the OCC®, for the best in the general ranking or those who qualify by their UTMB® Score.
IMPORTANT:
In accordance with the race regulations and the conditions of the environmental permits, the routes may undergo changes, or be shortened, due to weather warnings or the state of the terrain.
A large part of the route crosses private properties, access to which is only permitted during the race with the corresponding permits. Always respect private property and consult the restrictions if you are going to train in the area. Before setting off on your training run, you must inform yourself of these restrictions and comply with them.
Athletes must carry the mandatory equipment at all times during the race and be prepared for random controls along the course. If they are missing any element they will receive a time penalty or disqualification.
- Closed shoe suitable for trail running.
- Backpack or similar intended to transport the mandatory material during the race.
- Mobile phone (smartphone is MANDATORY): the runner must be available and answer the phone at any time before, during and after the race:
- Mobile phone that allows its use in Spain (include the organization's security numbers in your contacts, have the phone turned on, do not hide the number and do not forget to leave with the battery charged).
- Keep the phone on, airplane mode is prohibited and may be penalized.
- Livetrail application installed and connected.
- An external battery is recommended.
- Personal beaker 15 cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted).
- Supply of water of 1 litre minimum. At the departure of some aid stations, it will be mandatory to leave with 1 l of drink, depending on the section to be covered or the weather conditions.
- 1 torche in good working order with spare cells/batteries for each torch. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more.
- Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.
- Whistle.
- Food reserve. Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energizing bars).
- Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made of a waterproof and breathable membrane with a minimum 10 000 mm water column (recommended RET less than 13). The jacket must have an integrated hood attached by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be heat-sealed. The jacket must not have any parts made of non-waterproof fabric, only the vents provided by the manufacturer (under the arms, on the back) and as long as they do not obviously alter the waterproofing, are accepted. It is the responsibility of the runner to judge, according to these criteria, whether his jacket is adapted to the regulations and therefore to bad weather in the mountains. At the checkpoints, the judgement of the person in charge of the checkpoint or the commissaire shall prevail.
- Waterproof trouser cover.
- Cap or bandana or Buff® that can cover the head.
- Warm and water-proof gloves.
- Additional warm second layer: a warm second layer top with long sleeves (cotton excluded) of a weight of a minimum of 180g (men's size medium (M) OR the combination of a warm long sleeved underwear (first or second layer, cotton exclude) of a minimum weight of 110g (men's size medium (M)) and a durable water repellant (DWR protection) windproof jacket*
*the wind-proof jacket does not replace the obligatory waterproof jacket, and vice versa.
- Llong-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of legging and socks which cover the legs completely.
All garments must be the participant's size and without modifications after leaving the factory. All material will be transported in a backpack or similar that cannot be changed during the tour. All material will be properly packaged to prevent it from getting wet inside the backpack in rainy conditions.
Other recommended material (non-exhaustive list):
- Essential replacement thermal clothing in case of cold or rain or in case of injury.
- Plates and eating utensils. At the aid stations, no material is provided to be able to eat.
- Water purification tablets or drums with filter.
- Poles. If you carry poles, soft tip or tip protection and spare protection is mandatory.
- Vaseline or anti-chafing cream.
- Solar protection.
- GPS clock.
- Adhesive elastic band that allows you to make a bandage or strapping (min. 100 cm x 6 cm).
- Knife or scissors with which to cut the elastic adhesive tape.
POLES
ATTENTION If you carry poles, a soft tip or tip protection and replacement protections are mandatory.
The environmental authorities may forbid the use of poles on the entire route if it has rained during the previous days (in accordance with the permits granted by Paratge Serra de Tramuntana). If this circumstance arise we will be duly informed.
Any participant who decides to carry poles must carry them throughout the race. It is prohibited to leave without poles and obtain and use ones during the race. The use of canes may be prohibited in certain areas of the route for safety or environmental reasons. In these cases it will be indicated by specific signs on the route. Canes will not be accepted in the life bags delivered by the organization.
MUSIC
Listening to music is permitted only using headphones, as long as it is safe to do so. Headphones MUST be removed when crossing any road, as well as when approaching and while at any checkpoint, and when approaching and passing any member of the Safety Team.
At the time of bib delivery, each participant receives 1 30-liter bag. After filling it with those clothes and utensils that the runner considers, he will deposit it at the starting line. The organization will transfer the bag to PORT DE SÓLLER.
Recovery of the bags: The bags are delivered to the runners or their loved ones upon presentation of the race number. They must be recovered at the finish line no later than 2 hours after the close of the race.
The organization ensures the return of the bags of runners who have abandoned, provided that the abandonment has been registered. The return time of the bag will depend on logistical needs. The organization does not guarantee the return of all bags in Port de Sóller before the end of the race. Only the bags provided by the organization will be transported*. Poles cannot be transported in bags. The contents of the bags will not be verified, and no complaints about their contents will be entertained. It is recommended not to deposit valuable objects.
We recommend that you have spare clothes and hygiene products in the arrival areas.
*For logistical and environmental reasons, UTMB® World series events only accept life bags that have been distributed at the time of delivery of the bib. These bags are reusable, so runners are asked to use them each time they participate in a UTMB® World Series race.
**Assistance is NOT allowed in the race, at any point along the course.
Pacers are not allowed to set the pace in the race.