10K races near Los Realejos

Santa Cruz Extreme sends runners from the edge of Tenerife’s capital into Anaga Rural Park, with the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife waiting at the finish. This mountain and trail running series, usually run in October, offers several race lengths. The current program centers on 42K, 25K, 18K, and 10K options, while other listings have also described longer ultra formats such as a 60K with relay and pairs categories. The routes use different starting points around Anaga: the 42K starts at Playa de Las Teresitas, the 25K at Plaza de Taganana, the 18K at Afur, and the 10K at Plaza de Catalanes. All distances finish at Explanada Puerto Ciudad, where awards are presented. The race area is the draw: Anaga offers runners steep mountain ground, coastal sections, small hamlets, peaks, and laurel forest, including routes through laurisilva woodland and the Afur area. A short vertical race with 500 steps up toward Parque de las Mesas adds a separate, punchy challenge for runners who want climbing without a long-distance trail course.

Cross Popular Finca Don Leandro is a cross-country race in La Esperanza, organized by Club Deportivo Vallivana. It offers two runner-friendly options: a 5 km race and a longer 9.67 km distance, suitable for both newer runners and those seeking a tougher challenge. The event also includes free children's races. The shorter and longer distances keep the main race open to different fitness levels, while the kids' races give younger runners a simple way to participate rather than just watch.

Trail el Tanque is a mountain race held in Erjos, within El Tanque municipality on Tenerife. Typically taking place in November with a morning start, it provides trail running options of approximately 11 and 21 kilometers. The event is coordinated by the local council and island race organizers, such as Gesport Canarias and groups associated with Trail el Tanque. Both races commence from Erjos village center, utilizing local trails, farm tracks, and protected mountain zones. The longer route crosses areas including the Corona Forestal and the El Chinyero Natural Reserve, offering runners volcanic terrain and forested high-country paths instead of a basic road circuit. This race stands as one of the established mountain events in the Canary Islands, attracting hundreds of participants from across Tenerife, with limits on entry numbers that maintain manageable field sizes for each distance.

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.

Subida Vertical a la Mesa de Candelaria is a mountain race starting at Plaza El Lagar. It focuses on a steep uphill effort, with participants testing their endurance on natural terrain instead of a road loop. The event offers separate options for runners, hikers, people with disabilities, and children. This allows families, casual walkers, and competitive mountain runners to participate on the same race day at their own level.