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Sunday, 1 November 2026
9:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Scenic coastal road
Elevation
Rolling · 150 m gain
150 m climbing
Race profile
The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each November on a scenic coastal road in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Subtropical weather and Atlantic scenery make it unusual in the European calendar. The route passes the harbor, oceanfront avenues, and city sections backed by volcanic island terrain. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 1,800 finishers
Course & terrain
Starts and finishes on Santa Cruz waterfront roads. The route passes the harbor, oceanfront avenues, and city sections backed by volcanic island terrain. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Marathon course is rolling over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
Rolling · 150 m gain — approx. 10 m above sea level
↑ 150 m · ↓ 140 m · net +10 m
Registration
The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Marathon uses open online registration at maratondetenerife.com with no ballot or qualifying time for the general field. Sign-up for the November race typically opens the previous year and places are allocated first-come, first-served. Charity bibs are available through partner organisations when general entry closes.
Getting there
Tenerife (TFN)
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport
9 km / 5 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Close to this race
Other races closest to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The San Sebastián Marathon (Donostia Marathon) draws about 3,000 finishers each November along the Basque Country's stunning Bay of Biscay coast. The course passes La Concha beach, the Kursaal Congress Centre, and the Gros district with views of green hills and the Cantabrian Sea. November cool weather and rolling coastal terrain make it one of Spain's most scenic regional marathons.
Next race: Sunday, 15 November 2026
The Gran Canaria Maspalomas Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each November on a scenic coastal road in Maspalomas, Spain. It is marketed as the southernmost marathon in Europe and doubles as a warm-weather race-cation. The route passes seafront boulevards, the Maspalomas dunes area, golf-course roads, and sunny resort districts. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.
Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026
The Lanzarote Marathon draws about 2,800 finishers each December through the volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands. The course passes Timanfaya National Park approaches, black-lava fields, and Atlantic coastal roads with views unique to this UNESCO geopark island. December warm Canary Islands weather and otherworldly terrain make it an unforgettable destination marathon.
Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026
The Casablanca Marathon attracts approximately 5,000 finishers each October through Morocco's largest city on the Atlantic coast. The course passes the Hassan II Mosque — one of the world's largest — the Corniche waterfront, and the Art Deco downtown district. October's mild Atlantic weather and flat coastal terrain make it North Africa's premier mass-participation marathon.
Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
Match a race to your goals — personal bests, sightseeing, atmosphere, or a major milestone — using course data and realistic expectations.
