Transgrancanaria
Long-distance race on the Canary Islands
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Transgrancanaria is a long-distance race that is held annually on Gran Canaria, one of the Canary Islands. It was the first ultramarathon in Spain, and remains a popular and demanding mountain-ultramarathons on the international calendar.[2] The route of the Transgrancanaria Classic has a course length of 115–130 km (71–81 mi), with a cumulative elevation gain of 6,750–8,500 m (22,150–27,890 ft).[1]
| Transgrancanaria | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Distance | 125-130 km[1] |
| Official site | www |
The race has taken place since 2003, with the participation of many international runners.[3] It is a Spartan Trail world championship event.[4][5]
Records
Records across years are not exactly comparable, since the course route and length change significantly from year to year, but the course records are:
| Name | Time | Distance | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Capell Gil[6] | M | 12:42:40 | 128 km | 2019 |
| Courtney Dauwalter | F | 14:40:39 | 128 km | 2023 |