Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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. Harbor roads and oceanfront avenues climb through city sections backed by volcanic island terrain, where subtropical Atlantic weather sets this European race apart.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Santa Cruz de Tenerife Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026 with a 9:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with moderate climbs layout.
Starts and finishes on Santa Cruz waterfront roads. The route passes the harbor, oceanfront avenues, and city sections backed by volcanic island terrain. Volcanic-island rollers above the harbor shape the middle miles, with Canarian spectators cheering along the oceanfront finish.
The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Marathon course is rolling with moderate climbs 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.
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.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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