Castellón is already immersed in the Penyagolosa spirit. Sports brands Kailas FUGA, Suunto, and Nutrinovex gathered runners yesterday at the Penyeta Roja athletics track for a joint shakeout session designed not only to warm up the body, but also to share an intimate experience with elite athletes.
Covering a course of under five kilometers, the activity allowed participants to shake out their legs and find their rhythm ahead of Saturday, while creating a friendly, accessible space bridging brands, everyday runners, and icons of the trail.
The event featured the presence of José Ángel Fernández “Canales”, ambassador for all three brands, triple MiM champion, and current course record holder. Alongside him ran prominent athletes such as Inés Astraín, who shattered the women's MiM record last year, and Mercedes Pila, with multiple podium finishes at Penyagolosa. Fran and Manu Anguita also joined the shakeout alongside several runners from FUGA Mountain Club.
During the gathering, participants had the opportunity to test Kailas FUGA trail shoes, Suunto GPS watches, and Nutrinovex endurance nutrition products under real-world conditions, answering technical questions and receiving direct feedback from both brand experts and the athletes themselves.
The activity helped bolster the vibrant sense of community in the build-up to the event, ahead of facing the weekend's challenges.
FUGA Penyagolosa Trails continues today with the Expo Trail, running from 11:00 to 21:00, and tonight the CSP will officially commence with its midnight start at 00:00.