Photo: Joakim Honkasalo ↗THE JOURNEY IN DETAIL
A winter crossing of the island.
The Transgrancanaria Classic starts at midnight from Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas and crosses Gran Canaria north to south: 126 km, 6,760 m of climbing, a finish in Maspalomas and a 30-hour limit. It is the first big race of the European season and part of the World Trail Majors. The programme also offers the 84 km Advanced, a marathon and shorter events — and February on the island means racing in shorts.
- The midnight start on Las Canteras beach
- Sunrise near Roque Nublo, 1,813 m
- Pico de las Nieves, the island’s highest point
- Finishing by the Maspalomas dunes
With old friends or new ones
Join a group or arrange a separate departure for your own team. Before travelling, we get to know each other, discuss everyone's experience and find suitable dates. You can also prepare together.
DAY BY DAY
Your daily itinerary.
A provisional itinerary. Weather, group readiness and local conditions may change the order and length of the stages.
- DAY 1 · Transfer, walk
Arrival on Gran Canaria
Thirty minutes from the airport to Maspalomas on the south coast. An evening walk to the finish arch at Parque Sur and a first dinner by the ocean.
Overnight: Apartments in Maspalomas - DAY 2 · 9 km, 400 m of climbing
Shakeout at Roque Nublo
We drive into the island’s centre to Roque Nublo (1,813 m) and run 9 km of the course toward Tejeda. Rocky trails and plenty of steps — descent practice.
Overnight: Apartments in Maspalomas - DAY 3 · Rest, briefing
Bibs and rest
Bib collection at the race village and the kit control. Ivan walks through the key cut-offs and the final descent via Ayagaures. A nap in the afternoon, pasta in the evening.
Overnight: Apartments in Maspalomas - DAY 4 · Start at 23:59
Midnight start in Las Palmas
A full rest day, then the evening transfer to Las Palmas. At 23:59 the Classic starts from Las Canteras beach. The first hours pass through the city and up to Teror.
Overnight: Apartments in Maspalomas (runners on course) - DAY 5 · Race, finish
Over the ridge to Maspalomas
Dawn in the mountains near Tejeda, Roque Nublo and the climb to Pico de las Nieves (1,949 m), then the long descent via Tunte and Ayagaures to the ocean. The crew works the aid stations; the finish stays open until 06:00 next morning.
Overnight: Apartments in Maspalomas - DAY 6 · Recovery, transfer
Dunes and departure
A morning in the ocean, a walk through the Maspalomas dunes, a late breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
Overnight: —
Included in the estimated price
5 nights in apartments in Maspalomas
Breakfasts and three shared dinners
Airport transfers and the transfer to the Las Palmas start
A group car for shakeouts and crewing
Ivan’s support at aid stations and the finish
A shakeout at Roque Nublo with course briefing
Not included in the price
Flights to the meeting point
Personal travel insurance and visas
Personal equipment
Single-room supplements and personal expenses
Transgrancanaria entry fee
Lunches
Single supplement
YOUR PREPARATION
Arrive ready for the route.
The Classic requires a 100 km-plus finish with a night on course; the Advanced suits a 60 km mountain finisher. Ivan builds the winter block around long sessions in the dark and rocky-descent work.
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BEFORE WE MEET ON THE TRAIL
What to prepare in advance
- Trail shoes already tested in training
- A running vest, soft flasks and rain protection
- Layers for changing weather and familiar trail food
- Poles, if suitable for the route and you know how to use them
Once we choose a date, we agree on the equipment list, meeting point and transfer time. Please wait until the programme is confirmed before booking flights.