The itinerary will be very similar to the last edition with the biggest change of the beginning of the Advance race from Teror
The main day will be again on Friday with the starts of the Classic and the Marathon
The 26th edition of The North Face Transgrancanaria will take place from February 19 to 23, 2025. The event will once again feature six modalities adapted to several skill levels. The North Face Transgrancanaria will kick off on Wednesday, February 19 with El Kilómetro Vertical El Gigante. The Promo and Half will begin the next day, while the two most iconic events will begin on Friday the 21st, the Marathon at 9:30 a.m. and the Classic at midnight from Las Canteras beach. First thing in the morning on Saturday it will be the turn of the Advanced, the second longest race. Finally, there will also be the Family and Kids tests for all family members.
One of the biggest changes regarding the course affects Roque Nublo, since in the next edition we will enjoy it from another point of view. While we await for a regulation that allows the ascent to the monolith in an orderly and respectful manner with the environment, the organization, after several meetings with the Environment Department of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, has made the decision to modify the course avoiding the ascent to the base of the rock formation and thus trying to raise awareness in society of the fragility of our unique nature. This will allow you to enjoy other panoramic views of the most emblematic rock in Gran Canaria and a unique vision that will return to The North Face Transgrancanaria after more than 10 years: the ascent to the surroundings of the highest peak on the island, El Pico del Pozo de Las Nieves. The magnificent 360º panoramic view of the island of Gran Canaria returns with the incomparable setting made up of Roque Nublo, Roque Bentayga and the Teide volcano on the neighboring island of Tenerife.
Registrations will open on Wednesday, July 3 at 12:00 on the website www.transgrancanaria.net. Arista Eventos, the race’s organizing company, will open a flash period with a reduced price for those who sign up during the first 48 hours.
Below, we detail the main characteristics of all The North Face Gran Canaria 2025 tests:
KV EL GIGANTE
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 3:30 p.m.
Course: Valle de Agaete-Tamadaba
Distance: 5,5 kilometres
Positive elevation: 1.060 meters
Cut-off time: 1:30 hours
On Wednesday, February 19 at 3:30 p.m. The North Face Transgrancanaria will be inaugurated with the fastest test of all, the El Gigante Vertical Kilometer. 1,060 meters of positive elevation gain in just 5.5 kilometers in a test of pure muscular power.
HALF
Date: Thursday, February 20, 10:30 a.m.
Course: Tunte-Tejeda
Distance: 21 kilometers
Positive elevation: 1.372 meters
Negative elevation: 1.213 meters
Cut-off time: 6:30 hours
On Thursday, February 20, at 10:30 a.m. the trail-runners will begin the only race that starts from the south to the north. The Half starts in the picturesque town of Tunte and faces the demanding climb of the La Plata road. Afterwards, the course will begin a descent to Tejeda, after passing through La Culata, to cross the finish line in the center of one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.
PROMO
Date: Thursday, February 20, 11:00 a.m.
Course: Artenara-Tejeda
Distance: 12 kilometers
Positive elevation: 730 meters
Negative elevation: 915 meters
Cut-off time: 6:30 hours
The Promo race is the best way to get started on the trail world with style. Because of the incredible beauty of the places through which it passes and, above all, because it runs between the two highest towns in Gran Canaria, the so-called summit municipalities.
The North Face Gran Canaria Marathon, 2024. Ian Corless
MARATHON
Date: Friday, February 21, 9:30 a.m.
Course: Tejeda-Maspalomas
Distance: 47 kilometers
Positive elevation: 1.840 meters
Negative elevation: 2.856 meters
Cut-off time: 11 hours
The start will take place on Friday, February 21, starting at 9:30 a.m. in the town of Tejeda and, 47 kilometers later, arriving at the Parque Sur of Maspalomas. It is characterized by being a fast race with a dizzying descent along camino de La Plata, Tunte and Ayagaures, before heading towards the final area in Maspalomas.
CLASSIC
Date: Friday, February 21, 11:59 p.m.
Course: Las Palmas-Maspalomas
Distance: 126 kilometers
Positive elevation: 6.866 meters
Negative elevation: 6.837 meters
Cut-off time: 30 hours
It is the biggest event of The North Face Transgrancanaria and this year it will be the third contest on the Gran Canaria World Trail Majors international circuit after the Hong Kong 100 and Black Canyon Ultras. The runners will face the challenge of 126 kilometers with a nighttime start on Friday the 21st at 11:59 p.m. on Las Canteras beach, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and arrival in the Parque Sur of Maspalomas.
ADVANCED
Date: Saturday, February 22, 9:00 a.m.
Course: Teror-Maspalomas
Distance: 82 kilometers
Positive elevation: 4.265 meters
Negative elevation: 4.283 meters
Cut-off time: 21 hours
In Gran Canaria we often say that our island is a miniature continent. And there is no better way to prove it than the Transgrancanaria Advanced. The beautiful town of Teror, the Parque Rural of Nublo, the Caldera of Tejeda and the iconic towns of Artenara and Tejeda are the highlights in the first half of the race.
The second part takes place along the southern side of the Island. We leave the green fields behind to enter a drier area, which will make us discover the meaning of that “miniature continent”.
The North Face Transgrancanaria is a race organized by Arista Eventos with the sponsorship of 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; Maspalomas Costa Canaria; the Instituto Municipal de Deportes de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; and the Tejeda City Council. It is also supported by companies such as The North Face, Hospitales Universitarios San Roque, Fred. Olsen Express, 226ERS, Sonocom Audiovisuales, Lopesan Hotel Group, ExpoMeloneras, and Aguas de Teror.
Por su parte, el concejal de Deportes indicó que Teror ofrece su entorno natural y su red de senderos como atrac.
Fernando González, CEO de Arista Eventos, mostró su felicidad por este acuerdo e hizo hincapié en que el pueblo “es uno de los lugares más importantes para el desarrollo del trail-running, no solo en Canarias, sino también en España”. Con ello, se confirma la apuesta del municipio por este tipo de pruebas, ya que, aparte de The North Face Transgrancanaria, acoge importantes carreras como la Aguas de Teror Trail Desafío de los Picos y El Álamo Race. “La gente va a disfrutar y va a ser más fácil exportar lo bonito que tiene Teror de día”, abundó González, que también quiso resaltar la apuesta por la cantera con la prueba Youth y la fiesta familiar con la Family.
Por último, Mónica Nuez, presidenta de Aguas de Teror, destacó que la empresa del municipio, también patrocinadora de la carrera, reafirma su compromiso con la comunidad y su responsabilidad social corporativa en el ámbito del deporte y la vida saludable.
La próxima edición de The North Face Transgrancanaria se celebrará del 18 al 23 de febrero de 2025 y sus inscripciones se abrirán a partir del próximo 3 de julio. Se trata de una carrera organizada por Arista Eventos que cuenta con el patrocinio de las instituciones Cabildo de Gran Canaria, a través de Turismo de Gran Canaria y el Instituto Insular de Deportes; el Gobierno de Canarias con Islas Canarias Latitud de Vida; Maspalomas Costa Canaria; el Instituto Municipal de Deportes de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; el Ayuntamiento de Teror y el Ayuntamiento de Tejeda. Además, cuenta con el respaldo de las empresas The North Face, Hospitales Universitarios San Roque, Fred. Olsen Express, 226ERS, Sonocom Audiovisuales, Lopesan Hotel Group, ExpoMeloneras y Aguas de Teror.
