5K races near La Matanza de Acentejo

Cross Popular Villa de Adeje is a 5 km urban race in Adeje, Tenerife, part of the Espíritu Triabona Villa de Adeje Series. It is a short, popular run, not a long-distance road race, designed for accessible participation. The route follows the municipality’s urban streets. The event includes children’s races and inclusive categories. It is part of a local circuit encouraging participation from different ages and abilities, and it is integrated with Adeje’s municipal festivities, not a separate sporting event.

The Granadilla de Abona 5K is a short urban road race held on the streets of Granadilla de Abona. This five-kilometre event suits runners seeking a manageable distance or a simple city run. The course remains within the town, avoiding trails or rural roads. The race welcomes participants of various abilities, emphasizing local involvement, healthy living, personal effort, and fellowship alongside competitive speed.

Cross Popular Costa Adeje is a cross-country running event in Caleta de Adeje, Tenerife. Races are set around Golf Costa Adeje and the Los Lagos area. It is a popular running event, not an elite-only meet, offering 5 km and 10 km options, plus age-group races for children, juniors, adults, and masters. The program begins in the morning for younger categories, and the popular race format includes an evening sunset run. The main circuit is a 3,000-metre loop on the golf course, with the sea on one side, mountains inland, and six lakes along the route. The event was established by C.D. Espiritu Triabona Adeje and the Adeje sports department to support cross-country running, grassroots sport, and local participation. Its first edition also marked the 25th anniversary of Golf Costa Adeje, linking the race more closely to the venue than a standard road run.

The K42 Anaga Marathon is a trail-running event held in San Cristóbal de La Laguna on Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Taking place in early December, it offers participants multiple ways to engage with the Anaga trails: the primary 42 km marathon, alongside 30 km, 21 km, and approximately 12 km trail runs. A vertical race is also included, meaning the weekend features a variety of mountain-running formats beyond a single marathon start. The event caters to various abilities, from those targeting the K42 distance to individuals opting for the 5 km or around 12 km non-competitive trail runs. Classifications and results are available, allowing finishers to review outcomes even for categories designated as non-competitive. In essence, this is a trail series on Tenerife, focused around La Laguna, offering distances from short excursions to a full trail marathon, plus a distinct uphill vertical race.

Carrera Popular Llano del Camello is a 5 km asphalt race in San Miguel de Abona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The course is an officially measured 5,000-meter circuit, with categories for Nordic walking, hand bike, and children. The route is gentle, not mountainous, featuring 22 meters of positive elevation gain and an altitude range from 165 to 178 meters. Finishers receive refreshments, and the 5 km race has a 40-minute time limit. This is a local community race with a strong charity component. Entry fees are symbolic, and participants also bring food or hygiene products for local groups like Cáritas and Asociación Inclúyeme. The event accommodates various participants, from young children to veteran runners, plus walkers and hand bike athletes. Its established presence in the municipality gives it the feel of a neighborhood sports day as much as a timed road race.

San Silvestre Candelaria is a 5 km non-competitive run in Candelaria, on Tenerife, held in late December as the year winds down. It starts in the afternoon from Avenida Maritima in the municipality of Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and is organized by Trotamundos de Candelaria. The event is a popular running day rather than a race built around rankings. The route goes through the streets of Candelaria, with athletes, casual runners, fans, and end-of-year crowds sharing the same setting. Its San Silvestre format gives it a Christmas and New Year feel, with the emphasis on movement, fun, and local atmosphere instead of pure competition. The edition listed is the twelfth, so this is an established local tradition.