The people

Your companions run too

We know the essential role a friend, a partner, a family member or your support crew plays. They matter just as much, and they're one of the four pillars of any mountain race.

Following a runner isn't easy: they cover the same kilometres in their mind and by car, timing splits, tracking down vantage points and giving everything to be there exactly when it's needed most.

That's why we do everything we can so that, on the day, companions have the most comfortable experience possible, always knowing where and how they can see their runners along the course.

And when the strength runs out, we think of them too. A hot meal, a soft drink, a cold beer or a strong coffee is all it takes to recover. That's what companion tickets are for, available for every category — they're purchased when the runner registers, not on this page.

Don't leave it for the last minute. Make sure you share that lunch or dinner with whoever has been waiting for you all day.

A companion cheering on a runner during Marbella Epic Trail Supporters celebrating with runners at an aid station

Key points

What you need to know for race day

The following aid stations are the only points accessible to companions by car. The rest of the course runs through the mountains and is not accessible by road. To cheer on participants at other points along the route, you can use the race map with all 3 distances.

"Ojén" aid station

1. Parking in OjénFree · 100+ spaces

Leave the car here — it's the starting point for walking to the aid station.

36.563174, -4.857781 ↗

1. Walk to Plaza de Ojén

From the car park, walk approx. 200 m (4 min) to Plaza de Ojén, where the aid station is.

36.563174, -4.857781 ↗
"Puerto de Marbella" aid station

2. Parking at Cancela de JuanarFree · approx. 30 spaces

Leave the car here — it's the starting point for walking to the aid station.

36.576829, -4.884471 ↗

2. Walk to the aid station

From the car park, walk approx. 1.5 km (23 min) to the Puerto de Marbella aid station.

36.56746, -4.8914 ↗
"Istán" aid station

3. Designated parking areas nearby

36.578762, -4.944835 ↗
Google map of the 3 distances

What it's like from the sidelines

The fans, up close

Live tracking

Follow your runner with Yomury

From the app or your browser, Yomury lets you follow their progress live at every checkpoint, check results instantly as soon as they cross the finish line, and share photos and videos from the day. It requires downloading the app in advance, registering with your runner's bib number, and enabling location permissions.