If you are involved in the world of running and you like to do high performance physical activities or if you are thinking of running on the island to know your limits, do not hesitate to read this post where we bring you a list of the best marathons you can do in Gran Canaria!
Are marathons in Las Palmas as they say?
Marathons in Gran Canaria usually generate great interest not only for national runners but also for foreign runners, who are able to enjoy the different topographies of the island, as well as its great variety of landscapes while running.
What makes Canarian marathons so attractive is a set of unique factors that can only be found in our land and that we can appreciate during the race, such as the different changes in temperature due to the microclimates generated around the island.
So that you can check first hand if they are really worth it, I will tell you about the 3 main marathons which are a must to do if you like sport.
TRANS GRAN CANARIA
Without a doubt, this is the most demanding race on the whole island, an unforgettable marathon that crosses Gran Canaria through all its landscapes and forests until it reaches the coast where the finish line is located.
It is also one of the races with the best organizations and conditions in the whole archipelago. A race with various modes and distances ranging from “Promo, Youth & Family Trans” which consists of 17 km to the “Transgrancanaria 360 º”. Which is a daunting challenge of 262 km with up to 7 bases of life to meet the challenge that runs the entire island.
CAJA SIETE GRAN CANARIA MARATHON
One of the best marathons nationally, ranking seventh among the best in Spain along with others of high caliber as the Valencia Trinidad EDP Marathon or the Zurich Seville Marathon.
It is an event that is gradually consolidating in the national calendar due to its fixed attraction, running in an enviable climate in Europe in January. It is an event accessible to all audiences regardless of level, since on the same day 3 different races are held over different distances ranging from 10 km to 42 km and one of its main attractions is that the route is mainly flat.
It is a circuit designed to visit the entire city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, covering a total of 21 km along the coast and the promenade, crossing emblematic places of the city as the old town to end at the beach of Las Canteras being this the only marathon of the three selected to be held within the city.
LA RUTA DE LOS MOLINOS
Is an event organized by GJA SPORT, with the collaboration of the Ayuntamiento de la Vega de San Mateo, on the island of Gran Canaria. This is an individual mountain race in which participants will have to do a maximum of 8 hours for the 40 km marathon, a maximum of 6 hours for the 20 km half-marathon and 3 hours for the 10 km Urban Trail. With this range of tests everyone can participate according to their physical abilities.
In addition, it is a test that, due to the date on which it takes place, serves as a definitive test within the preparation of the riders for the Transgrancanaria, which is the ultimate challenge for fans of the trail.
If, after reading this publication about the best marathons in Gran Canaria, you feel energetic enough to get up your courage and sign up for one of them, I leave you the links here where you will find all the information you need for any of them.