sports & outdoor events
Tenerife’s dramatic volcanic landscape — from sea-level coastline to the 3,715-metre summit of Mount Teide — makes it a world-class destination for outdoor sports. The island hosts internationally renowned trail running ultras, cycling sportives, open-water swims, and surf competitions throughout the year.
Beyond elite races, there is a packed calendar of community runs, charity walks, yoga retreats, kitesurfing clinics, and hiking group meetups that welcome all fitness levels.
Find your next active adventure below.
The sporting calendar runs from trail races on volcanic paths to open-water swims, cycling sportives, surf heats on the north shore and the federation’s rally and hill-climb season. Registration for the big races opens months ahead — dates land here as federations and clubs publish them, whether you plan to run one or just want to watch a subida thunder up a mountain road.
Trail running, cycling and sea sports
Tenerife Bluetrail (June) is the island’s signature ultra — roughly 100 km over the flanks of Teide, finishing at the coast. Around it runs a dense calendar of carreras populares: town-organised road races, vertical kilometres and trail events in Anaga, Teno and the Vilaflor highlands nearly every month. Check the live sports listings below for the next start line.
Wind sports rule El Médano: its El Cabezo break has hosted professional windsurfing World Cup rounds for decades, and local clubs run kite, surf and SUP events year-round. Open-water swims — including the classic crossings off Puerto de la Cruz — round out the sea calendar in late summer.
Community meetups and casual activities
Beyond elite races, running clubs meet weekly in Santa Cruz, La Laguna and Los Cristianos — see Tenerife Running Club and Adeje Runners. Yoga and pilates retreats concentrate in Adeje and Puerto de la Cruz; SUP and kayak clubs operate out of Playa de las Teresitas, Los Cristianos and Alcalá. Hiking groups welcome all levels — check the agenda for upcoming Anaga and Teno excursions.
Frequently asked questions
What outdoor sports events happen in Tenerife?
Tenerife hosts trail running ultras (including the famous Tenerife Bluetrail), cycling sportives, triathlons, surf and bodyboard competitions, open-water swims, paragliding events, and climbing festivals.
Are there trail running events in Tenerife?
Yes, Tenerife is one of Europe’s top trail running destinations. Major events include the Tenerife Bluetrail, various Cabildo-organized mountain races, and smaller local trail races year-round across the Anaga and Teno mountains.
When are the main sports competitions in Tenerife?
Events run year-round thanks to the mild climate. Autumn and spring are peak seasons for trail running and cycling. Surf competitions concentrate in winter, while open-water swims and triathlons peak in spring and early summer.