Trail races in Canary Islands — December 2026
The Canary Islands are Spain's most complete trail running destination: Transgrancanaria, Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB, Transvulcania and more. Volcanoes, laurel forests, coastline and subtropical climate all 12 months of the year.
1 race scheduled
Climate in Canary Islands: The privilege of the Canary Islands is that you can run all 12 months of the year. Coastal temperatures hover around 20-25 °C year-round, while summit temperatures can drop below 5 °C. Summer is viable if you avoid midday hours in low areas. In winter, while mainland Spain is under snow, the big races take place here: Transgrancanaria in February, Tenerife Bluetrail in June, Transvulcania in autumn. The key is altitude: each island has microclimates that change dramatically with elevation.
Race summary
1
Races
5 – 30 km
Distance range
510 – 2055 D+
Elevation range
Dec
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Canary Islands in december
December has the shortest days: always carry a headlamp even in short races in case it runs long.
Muscle cold increases injury risk: warm up for at least 15 minutes before the start.
December charity races are perfect for group running and enjoying without competitive pressure.
Race map
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Scheduled races
Essential gear for cold and dark conditions
Key gear for races in winter conditions
Buff
Buff Thermonet
Buff tubular térmico con tecnología Primaloft. Retiene el calor corporal, ultraligero y polivalente: gorro, braga, cinta. Ideal para alta montaña.
Petzl
Petzl Actik Core
Frontal recargable de 600 lúmenes con batería Core incluida. Compatible con pilas AAA. Modo rojo para preservar la visión nocturna. Ideal para ultras con tramos nocturnos.
Salomon
Salomon Cross Warm Glove
Guantes térmicos de running con palma antideslizante y puntas táctiles. Ligeros, cálidos y compatibles con bastones.
Salomon
Salomon Cross Run Tight
Mallas largas de trail con tejido elástico y transpirable. Cintura ajustable, bolsillo trasero con cremallera. Protección contra el frío y la vegetación.
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