Transgrancanaria

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The Transgrancanaria is a World Trail Majors race that opens the European ultra season each February, crossing the volcanic island of Gran Canaria from south to north. Runners traverse an extraordinary diversity of terrain — from arid southern desert and pine-forested ridgelines to misty cloud forests — all within a single island crossing. The race has become a proving ground for the world's best trail runners.

ITRA 5 Endurance Points

Est.

2003

Distance

126km / 78mi

Course

Point-to-point

Surface

Technical Trail

Elev. Gain

6800m

Elev. Loss

6900m

Field Size

~1,500

When

March

Time Limit

30h

THE COURSE

Gain

+6800m

Loss

-6900m

MI 0

KM 0

Faro de Maspalomas Start

The race begins at dawn beside the iconic Maspalomas Lighthouse on the southern tip of Gran Canaria. Runners head north through the sand dunes and arid barranco landscape, immediately climbing away from sea level into the island interior.

ELEV: 10ft

MI 20

KM 33

Tunte to Roque Nublo

The course climbs relentlessly through pine forests to the volcanic highlands surrounding Roque Nublo, the island's dramatic basalt monolith. This central ridge section at 1,800 meters is the backbone of the course and offers panoramic views across the island.

ELEV: 1800ft

MI 35

KM 56

Cruz de Tejeda Summit

At roughly the midpoint, runners reach the Cruz de Tejeda pass at the geographic heart of the island. This is the highest section of the course, surrounded by dramatic calderas and volcanic rock formations.

ELEV: 1560ft

MI 53

KM 85

Tamadaba Natural Park

The course plunges through the ancient laurel and pine forests of Tamadaba Natural Park. This cloud forest section is often shrouded in mist and features extremely technical singletrack on volcanic rock.

ELEV: 1200ft

MI 78

KM 126

Las Palmas Finish

The final descent drops from the mountains down to the capital city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Runners navigate through coastal neighborhoods before finishing near the beach to a vibrant crowd. The descent from the highlands to sea level is relentless.

ELEV: 5ft