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Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon race photo
Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon race photo
Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon race photo
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 40 days
Nov 15, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Santa Cruz de Tenerife · 21.10km · 8km
Entry fee
€44From the 2025 edition
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sun, November 8, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon race photo
Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0
Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon race photo
Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0
Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon race photo
Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon race photo
Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). · CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is an annual half marathon held in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of Tenerife in the Canary Islands.

It began in 2003 and is organized by the Tenerife City Council and the Tenerife Athletics Federation.

It is a road race certified by World Athletics.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
J. David LutzardoRan in 2009 · Finish time 1:23:16
“For me, finishing the race felt bittersweet.”

David struggled to meet his target in the heat, humidity, and wind at Santa Cruz de Tenerife half marathon. He finished in 1 hour 23 minutes 16 seconds but felt disappointed with the result.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

En lo referente a mí, termine la prueba con sabor agridulce.

Read the original on J. David Lutzardo
djodlightFinish time 1:31:52
“I struggled, but that was in my head.”

The writer suffered ankle pain and mental strain at Santa Cruz de Tenerife half marathon. A final acceleration brought a finish in 1 hour 31 minutes 52 seconds.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Lo pasé mal, pero eso es la cabeza.

Read the original on Vigorexicus

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Rueda de Prensa | Presentación de la XI Media Maratón Internacional de Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2025

Ahora Televisión

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2025 edition

Half

Entry cost €44

until Nov 8, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon course map and elevation

The 21.10km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00

The start time and cut-off follow the official announcement (checked Aug 3, 2026) — re-check on the official page before entering.

EventStart
Half21.0975km09:00
8K8km09:45
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Half marathon·8 Km events will be held together.

Departure time is 9 am local time.

Field size
2,300 people in the 8km sector
Typical race-season temperature: around 20°C (68°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Where and when to collect your Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Bib will not be distributed on the day of the competition.

Nivaria Center, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Google Maps
11/13 Fri
15:00~21:00
11/14 Sat
10:00~21:00
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Tranvía Línea 1 (tram) - city center stops

Race is in Santa Cruz de Tenerife city center.

Tram (Tranvía) Línea 1 and TITSA urban bus lines serve the city;

during the event the tram operates a reduced service, with central stops closed until the race clears (~11:30am per prior edition pattern).

Transit disruption details are per prior edition pattern.

Getting to the finish

Tranvía Línea 1 - La Paz stop area (once service resumes)

Central tram stations reopen once route is cleared by local police, historically around 11:30 AM.

More details

No dedicated marathon shuttle;

TITSA bus lines get diverted via Las Ramblas from the afternoon before the race.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The regulations explicitly state that there is no separate finish time limit for this race.

However, participants who become a safety risk or whose condition deteriorates sharply may be removed from the course at the organisers' discretion.

The 8km event is limited to 2,300 runners.

Age categories range from the 'absolute category', for runners born before 1995, to the masters category for ages 75–79.

Runners aged 16–17 may enter with a guardian's consent.

Bib must be collected at the Nivaria Center (Avenida Tres de Mayo 9) on November 13, two days before the race, or November 14, the day before.

Same-day Sunday collection is not available.

The course has water and aid stations starting at the 5km mark and then every 5km.

Wearing headphones is prohibited at half marathon.

Times are local to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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View on map →

Time for you, before and after the finish

13 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

From the South: Poema del Mar Admission Ticket and Round-Trip Transportation

€59

View on GetYourGuide
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Santa Cruz de Tenerife with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Total cost and budget for Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Santa Cruz de Tenerife runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon

FAQ
When does Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 15, 2026 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

What distances does Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon 2026 offer?

Half · 10K.

What time does Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

What time should I arrive at the Santa Cruz de Tenerife International Half Marathon 2026 start area?

The starting area closes at 08:55 for half marathon and 09:40 for 8K.

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