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Tenerife Bluetrail is a 100km ultra marathon in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain. Distance: 100km. Elevation: 5,500m D+. Difficulty: challenging (Challenge Rating 58/100). DNF rate: 20%. Time limit: 24h. Surface: trail. Established 2011.

100km challenging mountainous volcanic island trail

Tenerife Bluetrail

Puerto de la Cruz, Canary Islands, Spain

"100km from coast to Teide at 3,555m. Volcanic moonscape and cloud forest."

58
Challenging
Distance 100km
Elevation Gain ↑5,500m
Surface trail
DNF Rate 20%
Cutoff 24h
What Makes It Unique

A volcanic 100K on Tenerife — from tropical coast to 3,555m.

The Course

A 100km ultra circumnavigating Mount Teide (3,718m) on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The route climbs from sea level through pine forests, volcanic badlands, and the high desert of Teide National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site that looks like Mars. The course crosses lava fields, black volcanic sand, and ancient laurel forest. The elevation profile is savage: 6,000m+ of cumulative gain as the route yo-yos between coastal valleys and the volcanic plateau.

Profile

mountainous

Topology

loop

Aid Stations

8

Highest Point

3,555m

No Crew Access
No Pacers
Yes Mandatory Gear

Runner Experience

Scenery 5/5
Organization 3/5
Community 4/5
Aid Stations

Standard aid station support with food, drinks, and basic medical assistance at regular intervals.

Post-Race Culture

Post-race celebration in a scenic coastal setting. Spain hospitality adds warmth to the finish line experience.

Race Day Weather

Temperature

20°C

0
Humidity

50%

Rain Chance

10%

Conditions

From tropical coast to freezing summit. Three climate zones.

Stats & Records

Established

2011

Finishers

300

Avg Finish

18:00:00

Entry

Entry Cost

€90

Opens

November

Sells Out

weeks

Max Starters: 500
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Lore & Trivia

Tenerife's Bluetrail circumnavigates Mount Teide — Spain's highest peak and the world's third-tallest volcanic structure from ocean floor. The course crosses terrain that NASA has used as a Mars analogue: red volcanic desert, black lava flows, and pumice fields where nothing grows. The Canary Islands ultra scene has exploded in the last decade, drawing European runners with year-round mild coastal temperatures that turn to alpine cold at the 3,000m volcanic plateau. The race name comes from the deep Atlantic blue visible from every ridgeline.

  • Mount Teide at 3,555m is Spain's highest point.
  • The volcanic moonscape was used to film Star Wars.
  • Laurel cloud forest is a relic ecosystem from millions of years ago.
  • Established in 2011.
  • Total elevation gain: 5500m.

Running around Teide at 3,000m — the volcanic landscape looks like Mars, the sky is infinite, and the Sahara is visible on the horizon.

— A Bluetrail runner

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Tenerife Bluetrail? +

Tenerife Bluetrail is a 100km (100km) ultra marathon with 5,500m of elevation gain. The course is loop on trail terrain.

How hard is Tenerife Bluetrail? +

Tenerife Bluetrail is rated challenging with a Challenge Rating of 58/100 (Challenging). The DNF rate is 20%. Runners have 24 hours to finish.

What is the weather like at Tenerife Bluetrail? +

Average temperature is 20°C with 50% humidity and a 10% chance of rain. From tropical coast to freezing summit. Three climate zones.

Are crew and pacers allowed at Tenerife Bluetrail? +

No crew access is permitted. Pacers are not allowed. Mandatory gear is required.

What is the average finish time for Tenerife Bluetrail? +

The average finish time is 18:00:00. About 300 runners finish each year. The DNF rate is 20%.

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