This race has nearly 1,000 registered participants and a course of 23 kilometers with 1,817 meters of elevation gain
The 27th edition of the Gran Canaria event will take place from March 4 to 8, 2026
The municipality of Santa Lucía de Tirajana will host, on March 5, the new starting point for the ‘Half’ category of The North Face Transgrancanaria 2026. This is one of the major new features of the race for its 27th edition, which will be held from March 4 to 8. To date, nearly 1,000 participants have registered for this distance, which will cover 23 kilometers and 1,817 meters of elevation gain, starting in Santa Lucía de Tirajana and finishing in Tejeda.
“It’s a great source of joy,” said Julio Ojeda, Councillor for Physical Activity and Sports at the Santa Lucía de Tirajana Town Hall. “We are proud to be part of The North Face Transgrancanaria and to be able to share with our citizens the benefits our municipality offers for sports, making use of the natural surroundings of the town center and the Caldera de Tirajana,” he added.
The ‘Half’ — formerly known as the ‘Starter’ — will see part of its route modified for the 2026 edition with the new start in Santa Lucía de Tirajana and the finish line in Tejeda. This distance will feature 23 kilometers and 1,817 meters of elevation gain, passing through iconic locations on the island such as the historic center of Santa Lucía, the picturesque village of Tunte, and the ever-challenging Camino de La Plata.
Carlos González, director of The North Face Transgrancanaria, stated that there have been “several years of conversations trying to bring the race through Santa Lucía de Tirajana.” “This year we’re starting with the ‘Half’ and enhancing its course, taking it deeper into the Caldera de Tirajana and the heart of the municipality,” he said.
More than 4,700 runners in the first month of registration
With over 4,700 runners confirmed during the first month of registration, The North Face Transgrancanaria once again proves its prominent position in the world of trail running. The event will take place from March 4 to 8 on the island of Gran Canaria, bringing together the best athletes in this sport. Alongside them, runners from more than 50 countries will join over 2,700 participants from across Spain, including 1,700 Canary Islands residents.
Among the most represented countries are the United Kingdom, with over 260 registered runners; France, with more than 250; and Germany, with over 180. They are followed by countries such as Italy, Poland, and Belgium. But Transgrancanaria extends far beyond Europe, welcoming athletes from the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, China, Japan, India, New Zealand, and Indonesia, among many others.
The North Face Transgrancanaria is organized by Arista Eventos and sponsored by the institutions Cabildo de Gran Canaria, through Turismo de Gran Canaria and the Instituto Insular de Deportes; the Government of the Canary Islands with Islas Canarias Latitud de Vida; the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council through the Municipal Sports Institute; the Teror Town Hall, the Santa Lucía de Tirajana Town Hall, and the Tejeda Town Hall. It is also supported by the companies The North Face, Hospitales Universitarios San Roque, Lopesan Hotel Group, ExpoMeloneras, 226ERS, Fred. Olsen Express, Sonocom Audiovisuales, and Aguas de Teror.
