42.195 km
Distance
280 m
Elevation Gain
4:25:00
Average Finish Time
1,850
Total Finishers
1994
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Course & Elevation
The Gran Canaria Marathon features a scenic coastal and urban route through Las Palmas, starting and finishing near the beachfront with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The course winds through the city's historic neighborhoods and modern districts, offering a mix of urban running with ocean breezes and relatively modest elevation changes.
🌤️ Weather
Pleasant winter conditions with mild temperatures and ocean breezes. Low rainfall probability makes January ideal for running in the Canary Islands.
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ The Gran Canaria Marathon is one of Spain's oldest marathons, established in 1994 and celebrating over 30 years of continuous racing.
- ▸ Las Palmas hosts one of Europe's largest Carnival celebrations, and the marathon runs through streets that transform into festival grounds just weeks later.
- ▸ The race takes place on one of the world's largest islands by population, offering a unique blend of island culture with European running standards.
- ▸ January weather in Gran Canaria averages 19°C, making it a popular escape for European winter runners seeking warm-weather training.
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