Transgrancanaria vs Transvulcania
Transgrancanaria (128km, 7500m D+) vs Transvulcania (73km, 4350m D+). Side-by-side comparison: distances, elevation, difficulty, mandatory gear and registration. Which one suits you best?
Elite 
Elite Transvulcania
Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma, Canary Islands
Physical profile
| Transgrancanaria | Transvulcania | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 27 February 2026 | 9 May 2026 |
| Terrain | Ultra Trail | Ultra Trail |
| Difficulty | Elite | Elite |
| Max elevation gain | 7,500m D+ | 4,350m D+ |
| Max ITRA | 6 | 5 |
| UTMB Category | 100M | — |
Distances — Transgrancanaria
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic 128K | 128 | 7,500 | 6 | 30h |
| Advanced 83K | 83 | 4,400 | 5 | 20h |
| Marathon 44K | 44 | 2,500 | 3 | 12h |
| Starter 30K | 30 | 1,200 | 2 | 8h |
Distances — Transvulcania
| Name | Km | D+ | ITRA | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultramaratón | 73 | 4,350 | 5 | 16h |
| Maratón | 43 | 1,884 | 3 | 10h |
| Media Maratón | 25 | 2,097 | 2 | 6h 30min |
| Kilómetro Vertical | 7.3 | 1,164 | — | 3h |
Logistics & costs
| Transgrancanaria | Transvulcania | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma, Canary Islands |
| Distance between venues | 253 km | |
| Registration opens | 1 September 2025 | 16 May 2025 |
| Registration closes | 31 January 2026 | 8 April 2026 |
| Mandatory Gear | 6 mandatory items | 7 mandatory items |
| Official website | Visit | Visit |
Pack 360 — Services
Registration
Transgrancanaria
No recommendations
Transvulcania
No recommendations
Accommodation
Transgrancanaria
No recommendations
Transvulcania
No recommendations
Gear
Transgrancanaria
-
Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for bothSalomon
Transvulcania
- Salomon Speedcross 6Recommended for both
Salomon
Nutrition
Transgrancanaria
-
Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for bothGourmet Latino
Transvulcania
- Bocadillo de Guayaba Gourmet LatinoRecommended for both
Gourmet Latino
Transport
Transgrancanaria
No recommendations
Transvulcania
No recommendations
Car Rental
Transgrancanaria
-
Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Transvulcania
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Insurance
Transgrancanaria
No recommendations
Transvulcania
No recommendations
Body Care
Transgrancanaria
-
Julbo AerospeedRecommended for bothJulbo
-
Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for bothBuff
-
Salomon Cross VisorRecommended for bothSalomon
Transvulcania
- Julbo AerospeedRecommended for both
Julbo
- Buff CoolNet UV+Recommended for both
Buff
- Salomon Cross VisorRecommended for both
Salomon
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Compressport ArmForce UltralightCompressport
Sun Protection
Transgrancanaria
-
Recommended for both -
Recommended for both
Transvulcania
- Recommended for both
- Recommended for both
Summary
If you're looking for a longer distance, Transgrancanaria is the choice. If you prefer a shorter and more accessible race, consider Transvulcania. In terms of elevation gain, Transgrancanaria is the more demanding option. Both races offer a complete Pack 360 with everything you need for race day.
Frequently asked questions
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Plan your race
Compare Spain's best trail running races side by side. Analyze distances, elevation, registration prices, mandatory gear and the complete Pack 360 to make the best decision.