CLASSIC 126KM
Friday, February 26, 11.59 PM
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Maspalomas
Distance
126 Kilometers
Positive Elevation
6.764 M
Cut-off time
30 Hours
Points
5
CLASSIC 126KM
The Transgrancanaria Classic is like life itself. Its 126 kilometres and nearly 7,000 metres of elevation gain will take you on a journey through a wide range of physical and mental emotions that unfold hour after hour. It is tough, but as our motto says: ‘One goal, one dream’. Maspalomas awaits with open arms to welcome you after 12, 15, 20 or even 30 hours that can feel like a lifetime. This race is part of the international World Trail Majors circuit, which brings together legendary trail races across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania.
Registration 2027
Elevation profile
Technical specifications
| CUMULATIVE | SECTIONS | ||||||||
| LOCATION | External assistance | Altitude (m) | Distance (km) | D+ (m) | D- (m) | Distance (km) | D+ (m) | D- (m) | Cut-off time |
| Start Las Canteras | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| CP1 Tenoya * | NO | 163 | 10,7 | 296 | 211 | 10,7 | 296 | 211 | 2:00 |
| CP2 Arucas (Barreto) | YES | 223 | 19,3 | 747 | 526 | 8,6 | 451 | 315 | 3:40 |
* CP1 Tenoya will be a liquid-only aid station (water, cola and salts).
The cut-off time refers to the maximum time to get out from the checkpoint. In other words, participants must leave the aid station in question before the time published as the cut-off time in order to continue in the competition. Otherwise, you would be disqualified for being out of race time.
Aid stations and locations
| No. | Aid station | Km | External assistance | Life bag | First runner passage | Cut-off time | Remarks | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 0 |  |
|
F – 23:59 h |
F – 23:59 h |
Las Canteras Beach, opposite Plaza Saulo Torón. Nearest private car parks: |
MAP |
| 1 | Tenoya | 10,7 | |
|
S – 00:44 h | S – 02:00 h |
Liquid-only aid station. This point is strictly prohibited for spectators and assistance teams. |
MAP |
| 2 | Arucas | 19,3 |  |
|
S – 01:30 h | S – 03:40 h |
Aid station located inside the Municipal Sports Centre, in the Barreto area. Free parking next to the sports centre. It is very important not to obstruct the runners’ route. |
MAP |
| 3 | Teror | 31,6 | |
|
S – 02:45 h | S – 06:10 h |
Aid station located in Plaza de Sintes. Free public parking 5 minutes away on foot. |
MAP |
| 4 | Moya (Fontanales) | 43,1 | |
|
S – 04:03 h | S – 08:50 h | Aid station at the Fontanales Residents’ Association. | MAP |
| 5 | El Hornillo | 52,7 | |
|
S – 05:10 h | S – 11:30 h | The road to El Hornillo will be closed and there is no parking space. This point is strictly prohibited for spectators and assistance teams. | MAP |
| 6 | Artenara | 66,8 | |
|
S – 06:44 h | S – 15:10 h |
Aid station located at the Municipal Warehouse, next to the petrol station. An external assistance area will be set up outside the warehouse. Parking will not be allowed on the same road. |
MAP |
| 7 | Tejeda | 79,2 | |
|
S – 08:01 h | S- 18:00 h |
Aid station located inside La Vaguada. For greater convenience, external assistance must be placed on the upper floor. Several free car parks are available in Tejeda. |
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| 8 | El Garañón Lodge – Vivac Aventura | 90,8 | |
|
S – 09:31 h | S – 20:45 h | Vehicles will not be allowed inside El Garañón. They must be parked in the Los Llanos de La Pez area, and access will be on foot. | MAP |
| 9 | Tunte | 98,4 | |
|
S – 10:35 h | S – 23:25 h |
Aid station located at the Tunte football pitch.
External assistance will be allowed.
|
MAP |
| 10 | Ayagaures | 112 | |
|
S – 11:35 h | D – 02:25 |
Aid station located next to the Ayagaures Dam wall. External assistance will not be allowed. |
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| Finish | Maspalomas | 126 | |
|
S – 12:35 h | D – 06:00 h |
Finish line located at Parque Sur in Maspalomas. Spectators will not be allowed to access the parking area closest to Parque Sur. This free car park 5 minutes away on foot and this other one next to the 11-a-side football pitch are recommended. |
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TRACK KMZ
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External assistance and drop-bags
EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE
External assistance will be allowed at the following points: Arucas (Barreto), Teror, Fontanales (Moya), Artenara, Tejeda, El Garañón and Tunte.
External assistance will not be allowed at the following aid stations: Tenoya, El Hornillo and Ayagaures.
LIFE BAGS
Participants in the Classic category will have access to two life bag points: the Fontanales aid station and the El Garañón aid station. Those wishing to use the life bag service during the race must hand in, at bib collection, the items they wish to receive at these aid stations, clearly separated and identified. All items must fit inside one of the bags provided by the organisation (35 cm x 50 cm).
Any items left in the life bags will be returned to the bib collection area at Expomeloneras and may be collected exclusively on Sunday (from 09:00 to 14:00). Life bags will not be shipped by post after the race.
Mandatory equipment
The organization determines the mandatory equipment needed to complete the race. To participate in the race every athlete must carry along the entire route the compulsory material according to their chosen race:
* The COLD KIT will be part of the mandatory equipment. 2 days before the race, according to the weather forecast, the organization will communicate the decision to keep it or remove it (totally or partially) from the mandatory equipment list for the race.
- Hot gloves (COLD KIT*)
- Windproof trousers (COLD KIT*)
- Thermal T-shirt (COLD KIT*)
- Long thermal pants (COLD KIT*)
- Race bib
- ID, passport or driving license (with photo)
- Emergency blanket (minimum 100 cm x 200 cm)
- Mobile phone (must be operative in Spain) with enough credit and properly charged battery
- Water containers (you can add up several containers): 1,5 liters
- Useful deposit for drinking at the aid stations (if the runner already carries a water container in a soft flask format, this will not be needed)
- Headlamp, flashlight or front light with spare batteries required (minimum 200 lumens)
- Red tail light (runners shall lighten it during the night hours)
- Plenty of food to eat throughout the race
- Breathable waterproof jacket
- Cap, bandana, or similar
- Cash (at least 50€)
Medical certificate
All participants registered in the Classic, Advanced and Stages categories must provide a medical certificate. The certificate must be completed and signed by a licensed medical practitioner and must have been issued no more than one year before the start of the race, unless an update is required due to illness or injury occurring after its issuance. You can upload it through the same website where you registered by accessing your private area before 14 January 2027. You can download the medical certificate template here.
Your registration will not be considered complete or valid until the medical certificate has been uploaded and approved by the organisation. A paid registration without a valid medical certificate will not be accepted. The certificate must confirm that the participant is fit to take part in the chosen race category.
