Al Andalus Ultra Trail: An Observation of Medical Interventions During a 219-km, 5-Day Ultramarathon Stage Race

Abstract

This is the first report of a multistage ultramarathon race where medical coverage was present throughout and has reported on musculoskeletal, dermatological, and other medical problems. When providing medical coverage for stage events, the medical team needs to promote practices that minimize injury and address both running-related injuries and non-running-related injuries, taking account of environmental conditions.