The main sponsor of The North Face Transgrancanaria offers an unparalleled experience in Gran Canaria, with training sessions with elite athletes, panel discussions on ultra racing, and product testing sessions
The 25th edition of The North Face Transgrancanaria is about to begin and will delight all fans of ultrarunning and the world’s leading brand in mountaineering apparel and equipment.
From February 21st to 23rd, enthusiasts will have the opportunity to run alongside elite athletes from The North Face team, including prominent names like Elsey Davis, Fanny Borgstrom, Henri Aymonod, Brittany Charboneau, Fernanda Maciel, Katie Schide, Seth Ruhling, Stephanie Howe, Ida-Sophie Hegemann, Tara Fraga, Jiasheng Shen, Sarah Keyes, and Jenn Lichter. On the first day, February 21st, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, the 6.6-kilometer route with 334 meters of elevation gain will traverse Ayagaures-La Gambuesa-El Ventoso, with registrations available at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/run-with-athletes-tickets-778162784837?aff=oddtdtcreator.
On the second day, February 22nd, the training will take place from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, with a 4.6-kilometer route around Arteara and an elevation gain of 144 meters. To participate, you can register at: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/run-with-athletes-tickets-778223035047?aff=oddtdtcreator.
The last training session with elite athletes will be on Friday, February 23rd, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, with a 5-kilometer route from Machacadora to Barranco de Los Vicentes. Registrations are available at: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/run-with-athletes-tickets-778225572637?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Wednesday, February 21st, will also feature a special meeting to meet and ask questions to Elsey Davis, Ida-Sophie Hegemann, Tara Fraga, Jiasheng Shen, Sarah Keyes, Jenn Lichter, and the entire team of The North Face. This event will take place from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at ExpoMeloneras.
On the other hand, on Thursday, February 22nd, from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm, at the Faro de Maspalomas square, The North Face Speaker Series event will take place. This will be a panel discussion where Elsey Davis, Fernanda Maciel, Katie Schide, Zach Miller, and Kaytlyn Gerbin will share their perspectives on ultrarunning and answer questions from attendees.
In addition, from February 20th to 23rd, participants will be able to try out the VECTIV footwear and explore the trail running apparel line of the renowned American company. Furthermore, those who join the XPLR Pass membership will have the opportunity to receive an exclusive gift. This encounter will take place at ExpoMeloneras, with hours on February 20th from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on February 21st and 22nd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and on February 23rd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The North Face Transgrancanaria is a race organized by Arista Eventos that will take place between February 21st and 25th of this year. It is sponsored by the institutions Cabildo de Gran Canaria, through Gran Canaria Tourism and the Insular Sports Institute; the Government of the Canary Islands with Canary Islands Latitude of Life; Maspalomas Costa Canaria; the Municipal Sports Institute of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; and the Tejeda City Council. Additionally, it has the support of companies such as The North Face, San Roque University Hospitals, Fred. Olsen Express, 226ERS, Sonocom Audiovisuals, Lopesan Hotel Group, Expomeloneras, and Aguas de Teror.
