Tenerife 2026: Runs, Trails & the 45th Carrera del Cristo

Late summer and early autumn in Tenerife are the perfect time to lace up your trainers and get out exploring. If you're always on the go, the island has sporting plans for all tastes: from jaw-dropping hiking trails to popular races and trails that will make you sweat buckets. 2026 is packed with challenges and opportunities to experience our island actively. Here's our selection of unmissable events.

Routes to kick off an active summer

We're kicking off with options to enjoy the great outdoors before the heat gets too intense, combining nature with exercise.

An excellent way to connect with the nature of the south is with one of the AronaTura routes. Its fourth edition takes you to a unique natural area, the Malpaís de Rasca, which is well worth exploring.

• ✅ What? A hiking route to explore the unique Malpaís de Rasca, a protected natural area in Arona.
• 📅 When? 2026-07-30
• 📍 Where? Malpaís de Rasca, Arona
• 💶 Price? Free

Come August, if you prefer asphalt and feeling the buzz of the crowd, Arona offers a race that combines sport and community. The Cross Urbano Valle del Ahijadero awaits you for a different kind of morning in Valle San Lorenzo.

• ✅ What? A popular urban race in Valle San Lorenzo, Arona, promoting physical activity and community gathering.
• 📅 When? 2026-08-08
• 📍 Where? Valle San Lorenzo, Arona
• 💶 Price? Check prices

August Trail and Mountain Challenges

As August progresses, the island offers more demanding events, ideal for those looking to test their endurance in undulating natural environments.

For lovers of challenging ascents, Santa Cruz has an event that won't disappoint. The Vertical El Muro is for the brave, a test that will make you feel the mountain with every stride. It requires experience, so come prepared.

• ✅ What? A challenging vertical trail running event in a natural setting on Tenerife, ideal for experienced mountain runners.
• 📅 When? 2026-08-22
• 📍 Where? Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• 💶 Price? From €3

Almost at the end of the month, we return to Santa Cruz de Tenerife for another trail running event that's already a classic. The VIII Trail Las Fuentes offers different distances so everyone can find their challenge and enjoy the area's natural surroundings.

• ✅ What? A prominent trail running event for exploring the island's natural environments with a challenging course.
• 📅 When? 2026-08-29
• 📍 Where? Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• 💶 Price? Free

September: Tradition and Speed

With the arrival of September, the sporting calendar blends with the island's traditions, offering events with a special, local flavour.

La Laguna gets ready to host one of its most emblematic races, the XLV Carrera Popular del Cristo. If you love running through historic streets and feeling the warmth of the crowd, this is your chance. What's more, it's part of the prestigious World Heritage Cities Race Circuit.

• ✅ What? The XLV Carrera Popular del Cristo, a highly anticipated sporting event in La Laguna and part of the World Heritage Cities Race Circuit.
• 📅 When? 2026-09-05
• 📍 Where? San Cristóbal de La Laguna
• 💶 Price? Check prices

To round off our selection, here's an event that combines hiking with one of the island's most beloved festivals. The Pateada Bajada de la Virgen del Socorro allows you to experience Güímar's tradition in a different way, walking through its landscapes and enjoying the festive atmosphere.

• ✅ What? A hiking route combining sport and tradition, following the Bajada de la Virgen del Socorro in Güímar.
• 📅 When? 2026-09-07
• 📍 Where? Güímar (organised by El Sauzal)
• 💶 Price? From €8

As you can see, Tenerife doesn't stop when it comes to sport and adventure. From the south to the metropolitan area, and reaching the north, the island invites us to lace up our trainers and discover it step by step, or at full speed. Get your calendar and your enthusiasm ready, because 2026 awaits you with many kilometres ahead.