Cycling & running events in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 2026

Santa Cruz Training Notes

Running: Locals keep the easy running simple in Santa Cruz. The Avenida Maritima is your best option, and it is what most runners use in the city. The route lets you choose what length you want, so it works for Z2, intervals, or a shakeout by the water. Parque García Sanabria and Parque de La Granja suit short laps when the legs need less fuss. Anaga Parque Rural in the north is the move for singletrack and big vert. Runners use Anaga Trail Solidario, Santa Cruz Extreme, K42 Anaga Maratón, Carrera por la ELA, and Legua San Benito Abad as anchor races.

Cycling: Cyclists get out of the city fast and point the bike north. Anaga Parque Rural gives green climbs, forest riding, and nature all the way, and the Pico del Inglés climb runs 22 kilometers at a four percent gradient. Tenerife has no flat terrain, and a 60-kilometer ride can easily reach 1,000 altimeters. Route 3, Tenerife Gravel Experience, and Cicloturista por el Oro give the local ride menu some proper bite. CD Tenerife, CV Tenerife, CV Aguere, Arona Playa de las Américas, and Lenovo Tenerife sit in the wider club scene. The island feels like a real training island.

Season: The island works year-round, but the best call changes with the season. Locals ride the north in summer because it stays cooler than the south, and Anaga feels right when base miles need shade, forest, and steady climbing. The south can reach 24-30°C in summer, so riders and runners start early or keep it coastal. July and August bring 337 sunshine hours, so the easy days need discipline. Winter keeps the coast pleasant at 18-22°C, while Teide can be much cooler and may hold snow at the summit. November to March brings most of the rain, so trail plans need checking.