Tenerife: No Limits

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Events on the island Trail Tenerife BlueTrail has built an international reputation amongst mountain races. It takes place in the first fortnight in June, crossing the island, from a warm beach in the South, going 3,555 metres up Mount Teide National Park, finishing at a different beach on the North side of the island. 5 different categories: Ultra, of 103 km., Trail, of 71 km., Marathon, of 44 km., Half Marathon, of 20 km., and Adapted, of up to 8 km. All categories accrue points for Ultra Trail Montblanc. Tenerife is the training ground of world-class athletes, especially in the winter months, with over 1,000 km. of paths and trails, across unique territory such as laurel forest, pine woods, lava and coastal landscapes.

Running You have a long list of sporting events all year round. You can take part in 20 professional runs, 9 half marathons, 5 marathons, 6 duathlons, 5 cross and 2 cross-country runs. You will only need to present your federation member’s certificate to take part in all of them. Some are open to amateurs of all ages and levels.

Triathlons and Duathlons Test your own limits and take part in a large number of triathlons and duathlons that take place all over the island of Tenerife. In a question of hours, you will go from surpassing yourself stroke by stroke in the sea, to being above the clouds on a bicycle, and finishing up running while you enjoy an indescribable landscape.


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