ECODEPOR

Environmental conservation is one of the pillars of FUGA Penyagolosa Trails. In keeping with this commitment, the event participates in ECODEPOR, a research project that investigates the impact of sporting activities on biodiversity and natural ecosystems.

Spearheaded by Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) and the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain (IGME-CSIC), the project investigates diverse environmental indicators in natural areas where athletic competitions are held, aiming to generate scientific knowledge to minimize their impact.

The resulting data enables the formulation of evidence-based recommendations to improve the organization of sporting events in protected natural spaces.

The generated knowledge helps design more effective conservation measures and fosters steady progress toward an increasingly eco-respectful race model.

Assessment of potential effects of sporting activities on local flora and fauna.

Analysis of trail surface conditions and erosion dynamics associated with participant passage.

Study of the acoustic impact of the event on protected natural spaces.

Data collection and analysis to evaluate environmental behavior before, during, and after the race.