Sea level to Spain's highest summit across volcanic Tenerife
From a beach start at sea level in Los Cristianos on Tenerife's south coast, this iconic point-to-point traverses the entire island northward through some of the world's most dramatic volcanic landscapes. Runners climb through lava fields and malpaís to summit Mount Teide at 3,555 metres — Spain's highest peak and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — before descending through pine and laurel forests to the beach finish in Puerto de la Cruz. The race is famous for its 'sea of clouds' views from the summit, where the Atlantic trade-wind cloud layer stretches below like a calm ocean. Combining extreme altitude, volcanic terrain, and sweeping oceanic vistas, this is one of Europe's most distinctive and celebrated mountain races.
Experienced ultrarunners
Puerto de la Cruz, Canary Islands, SpainMarch 20, 2026


| Location | km | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Playa de Los Cristianos Start | 0.0 | 0 m |
Chayofa Aid Station | 8.5 | 330 m |
Ifonche Aid Station | 19.5 | 1,053 m |
Vilaflor Aid Station | 33.3 | 1,415 m |
Madre del Agua Aid Station | 37.8 | 1,708 m |
Parador Aid Station | 50.5 | 2,140 m |
Teide-La Rambleta Aid Station | 60.7 | 3,532 m |
Portillo Alto Aid Station | 74.0 | 2,132 m |
Picachos Aid Station | 81.6 | 1,686 m |
Base del Asomadero Aid Station | 93.0 | 468 m |
Tigaiga Aid Station | 100.7 | 286 m |
Marítim Aid Station | 106.5 | 61 m |
Puerto de la Cruz Finish | 110.2 | 7 m |
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Course reaches 3,555m on Mount Teide; altitude sickness risk for susceptible runners. Race spends considerable time above 2,500m.
Summit temperatures can drop well below freezing, particularly overnight. Mandatory waterproof jacket and thermal layers required.
Conditions change dramatically from coastal warmth to alpine cold within the same race. Trade winds and cloud formations can bring rapid weather shifts.
Exposed volcanic plateau near the Teide summit offers no shade; high UV exposure at altitude. Sunscreen and cap required.
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