Spain · Canary Islands
Distance
110 km
Date
Entry fee
€235
€ / km
€2.14
Tenerife Blue Trail by UTMB 110K: Crossing Tenerife via Teide, Measured
Tenerife Blue Trail by UTMB 110K is a point-to-point UTMB World Series Major crossing Tenerife island from south to north — Playa de los Cristianos at sea level to Puerto de la Cruz — passing over Mount Teide at 3,350m altitude. The 2026 edition started at 23:00 on Friday March 20. The course covers 110km with 6,250m of gain (56.8 m/km) through five biomes: beach/lava fields, Canary pine forest, volcanic plateau, the 'sea of clouds' trade-wind atmospheric layer, and laurel forest.
The average uphill gradient of 13.3% and downhill of −14.1% are both estimated in the top 10% of European trail races for sustained gradient steepness. Runners experience a 25°C temperature swing: 18–24°C at the night start to −5°C at Teide to 20°C at the coast. Entry is €1.73/km (€190 standard) and all distances are sold out. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is 18 minutes from Los Cristianos. With 6 ITRA points and UTMB 100M category, TBT 110K suits elite and experienced mountain runners pursuing UTMB qualification on a world-class volcanic island course. Race was possibly moved due to weather.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
6,250m
D+/KM
56.8m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
13.3%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-14.1%
Uphill gradient distribution
| 2–5% | 7.5 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 12.5 km | |
| 10–15% | 10.4 km | |
| 15–20% | 8.5 km | |
| 20%+ | 8.6 km |
Route Profile
AnalysedTerrain breakdown
| 44.4% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 13.7% | Flat |
| 41.9% | Downhill |
Terrain
Tenerife Blue Trail – 110 km 110km Top Climbs
Top Climbs
| 1 | 11.7 km · 1,398 m gain starts km 49 · avg 12.0% · max 35.8% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 10.7 km · 1,054 m gain starts km 34 · avg 9.8% · max 41.3% |
| 3 | 13.7 km · 961 m gain starts km 3 · avg 7.0% · max 45.2% |
Top descents
| 1 | 17.4 km · 1,650 m drop starts km 73 · avg -9.5% · max -52.5% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 12.2 km · 1,461 m drop starts km 60 · avg -12.0% · max -36.9% |
| 3 | 7.6 km · 996 m drop starts km 92 · avg -13.0% · max -66.1% |
One of Europe's Steepest Island Ultras: Tenerife Blue Trail 110K Difficulty
How hard is the Tenerife Blue Trail 110K?
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One of Europe's most demanding volcanic island ultras. Average uphill gradient 13.33% estimated top ~10% DTR database; biggest descent drops 1,650m over 17.43km. High-altitude section (59–72km, 3,000–3,350m) slows most runners dramatically. The 25°C temperature swing — ~18°C beach start to −5°C Teide to ~20°C finish — demands careful kit management across the 27-hour window.
Sold Out Across All Distances: Tenerife Blue Trail 100k Registration and Strategy
Does Tenerife Blue Trail sell out?
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Yes — all three distances (110K, 73K, 47K) confirmed sold out. Registration opens in June via UTMB platform; UTMB Index holders get priority access from June 25, general from June 27.
ITRA Points and World Series Status: The Tenerife Blue Trail 110K Credentials
How many ITRA points does Tenerife Blue Trail 110K earn?
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6 ITRA points — confirmed. The 110K is a UTMB World Series Major in the 100M category.
Entry Fee and Resident Discount for Tenerife Blue Trail 110K
How much does Tenerife Blue Trail 110K cost?
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€190 standard entry (€1.73/km). Canary Islands residents receive 30% discount.
Tenerife South Airport, Race Bus, and Getting to Blue Trail 1105 Start
How do I get to the Tenerife Blue Trail start?
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Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is approximately 18 minutes from Los Cristianos start. Race organises a bus from Puerto de la Cruz (finish) to Los Cristianos (~1.5 hrs) for race participants. Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is adjacent to Puerto de la Cruz — useful for arriving near the finish.
Tenerife Blue Trail – 110 km 110km GPX
Getting to Tenerife Blue Trail – 110 km
Nearest airport
Tenerife South (TFS) / Tenerife North (TFN)
Notes
Start: ~0.5–1.25 hrs depending on start town (often Santa Cruz/La Laguna/Los Cristianos) / Public transport: good island-wide buses; race shuttles common / Accommodation: very strong across island; book early (race weekend)
