Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain · usually late February (date TBC)

Transgrancanaria

126 km Distance

7,500 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

28.1363° N, 15.4300° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 60 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 16°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 109 m. Not a forecast.

terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.
nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

Chosen for 126 km of mountain with 7,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 60 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 126 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 7,500 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps 126 km almost certainly means running into the night.