Transgrancanaria takes place on Wed, Feb 24, 2027 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. The main route is 126 km.
- Date
- Wed, Feb 24, 2027
- Start
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 126 km
- Climbing
- 6,800 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 20-week plan to Transgrancanaria
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Transgrancanaria is one of the longest-running ultra-trail events on the international calendar, featuring a flagship 126-kilometre Classic race traversing the island of Gran Canaria from north to south.
What this race demands
Transgrancanaria demands continuous movement across a 126-kilometre ultra-trail with 6800 metres of elevation gain, requiring profound structural durability and sustained pacing.
Distance and Duration
Covering 126 kilometres on foot requires a high level of aerobic endurance and energy management over many hours of continuous racing.
Elevation Change
Accumulating 6800 metres of elevation gain means enduring prolonged ascents and descents, which places heavy eccentric loading on the musculoskeletal system.
Given the extended duration of this 126-kilometre ultra-trail, athletes should aim for a consistent intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Transgrancanaria is 20 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base8 weeks · Oct 8, 2026 – Dec 2, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 3, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 4, 2027 – Feb 17, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 18, 2027 – Feb 24, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Transgrancanaria?
Transgrancanaria takes place on Wed, Feb 24, 2027 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
How long is Transgrancanaria?
The main route is 126 km.
What does Transgrancanaria demand?
Transgrancanaria demands continuous movement across a 126-kilometre ultra-trail with 6800 metres of elevation gain, requiring profound structural durability and sustained pacing.
How much climbing does Transgrancanaria have?
Transgrancanaria has 6,800 m of climbing.
Who is Transgrancanaria for?
Transgrancanaria is open to all participants.
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