The northern municipality will play a leading role in The North Face Transgrancanaria 2027 and 360° The Challenge Gran Canaria 2026, two of the most demanding and internationally recognized ultra-distance events, organized by Arista Eventos
The municipality of Gáldar will position itself as one of the main stages for two of the most important and globally recognized trail running races: The North Face Transgrancanaria, in its 2027 edition, and 360° The Challenge Gran Canaria, in its 2026 edition. Both events are organized by Arista Eventos and turn Gran Canaria — and Gáldar in particular — into a global benchmark for mountain and endurance sports.
The Mayor of Gáldar, Teodoro Sosa, and the Councilor for Communication, Transparency, and Tourism, Ulises Miranda, held a meeting with Fernando González, CEO of Arista Eventos, and Wendy Cruz, Marketing Coordinator of Arista Eventos, to detail the agreement that will make Gáldar one of the primary protagonists of both international events.
The North Face Transgrancanaria: Historic record in its 27th edition
The recent 27th edition of The North Face Transgrancanaria reached unprecedented milestones in its history. With more than 6,000 registered athletes spread across its 8 modalities, and the participation of runners from 75 countries, the race consolidates its position among the great events of world trail running. The elite categories featured some of the best athletes on the planet, further elevating the competitive level of the race.
For the first time in its history, the race featured a live streaming production of more than 20 hours, created by a team of nearly 40 people. Live commentary was broadcast in Spanish and English, featuring luxury guests such as athletes Hayden Hawks, Stephanie Case, and Naiara Irigoyen. The total reach of the broadcast exceeded 220,000 viewers.
Added to these figures is the media coverage of more than 100 accredited journalists and photographers from countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, China, and Finland, among many others. The combination of in-house production and international media impact confirms The North Face Transgrancanaria as one of the events with the greatest global projection on the mountain racing calendar.
360° The Challenge Gran Canaria 2026: Participation record in the toughest self-sufficiency race
The 2025 edition of 360° The Challenge Gran Canaria broke all its historical participation records. Considered one of the world’s toughest ultra-distance events without external assistance, this year it surpassed one hundred participants, with 107 athletes of 22 nationalities at the starting line.
The event also recorded its highest female participation in history, with 11 women at the start. Participants face a course of more than 220 kilometers and more than 12,000 meters of positive elevation gain, in conditions of total self-sufficiency, without external support and carrying all the necessary material for survival during the race. A true test of physical and mental endurance.
Gáldar’s presence in both events reinforces the municipality’s commitment to sports, active tourism, and the international projection of Gran Canaria as a reference destination for mountain racing and trail running enthusiasts.
