A midnight crossing of Gran Canaria from beach to dunes — north to south, coast to coast
The Transgrancanaria Classic is a legendary point-to-point journey traversing Gran Canaria from Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas all the way to the dunes of Maspalomas — 126 kilometers and nearly 7,000 meters of climbing through the island's mountainous heart. Starting at midnight on Friday, runners navigate historic mountain villages like Teror, Artenara, and Tejeda, climbing to over 1,600 meters before descending through the volcanic south. The race captures the full character of Gran Canaria as a 'miniature continent,' moving through lush pine forests, rugged volcanic ridges, and dry southern slopes in a single continuous effort. As a founding member of the World Trail Majors, the Classic is one of Europe's most prestigious and iconic trail ultramarathons.
Experienced ultrarunners
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, SpainMarch 06, 2026
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Temperatures drop significantly above 1,000m elevation, especially at night; cold kit mandatory unless organization removes requirement
Course spans sea level to 1,677m; expect cool nights in the mountains and warmer conditions on southern descent
Southern sections of the course have limited shade and strong Canary Islands sun; exposed coastal approach to Maspalomas
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