The 3rd edition of the San Marcial Trail run will be held on Sunday 7th July at 10:00. There are two distances available with the original 10km loop around the top of the valley and a longer 20km distance for the more experienced. Read more »

Huseyin’s been at it again…..

If you were looking for a race to warm up for the Haria Extreme on June 15 you could not have chosen better. A very good event in its own right put on by the walking club of Lanzarote called Senderisimo Lanzarote. The event started at the Tele Club in the village of Montaña Blanca and runners and walkers were invited to take part. The options available were a 7k 14k or the maximum 21k. Montaña Blanca is 600m tall and the event is named vertical so we all had an idea what was in store.

On the start Line were 170 competitors kitted out in trail shoes and water back packs ready to tackle what was in store. The event started on the road outside the Tele Club and almost instantly we headed into a steady incline for a good 1.5k. Once we reached the top we had the most amazing views to the sea. We then had a pleasant descent which was heavy on the knees but a welcome relief for the breathing. After our little breather we had a very sharp and testing 400m climb but this was only a taster for what was to come. The next kilometer was very undulating, running alongside the San Bartolome Road; there were a few big drops which you had to literally climb out of. At the end of this testing stretch the real tough part began, it started with a really steady climb but step by step the ground seem to be getting closer to my face as the incline intensified. I was running on the very short stride strategy with arms pumping furiously - this seemed to work for the next few bends until with about 30 meters to the peak I decided on the long stride walking method as I am sure I was moving faster. At the peak we could see the path which would lead us back down to the village and the view of the village from this height was something very special. For the next 3 or 4 minutes negotiating the descent was quite complicated making sure your feet landed in the right spots so as not to clip a rock or slide on loose gravel. Once back down in the village there was a small incline back to the start finish line where those who had opted for the 7k called the cuartillo could stop and enjoy the refreshments and local cheese on offer but for me and many others who had decided on further we had the joy of doing it all again. In fact in my case twice more! On the second lap I managed to tag on with a couple of other runners and during this lap we managed to pass some of the older participants who had opted to enjoy it as a walk and as I went puffing and sweating by. The serene manner of how they were enjoying their day out seemed very appealing. Read more »

The first Carrera Nocturna Tías will be held on Friday 7th June. There is a 10 km distance for runners or 5 km distance for runners / walkers. Ciempiés Ni Cabeza will be performing after the race.

Entry costs €5 / €10 depending on the distance and the winners of each category win a weekend in La Graciosa. Read more »

The 3rd edition of the mountain bike race El Pajarón which is held in memory of Sergio Mendez will be held on Sunday 9th June.

A distance of 37km, the race starts and ends at Playa La Garita in Arrieta passing through Charco del Palo, Mala, Tabayesco, Haría & Máguez. The route was designed with average cyclists in mind, more experienced riders can choose to expand the course to Guinate & Gallo.

Participants must be aged 15 years or older and a one day license is required, if not federated.

Entry is available online www.lanzabike.es and closes on Thursday 6th June.

Entry: €15 or €20 with a one day license (residents of the municipality with a certificado de residencia are offered a discount of €10 / €15) Read more »

Fancy a challenge this weekend? The Carrera de Montaña Vertical is in Montaña Blanca tomorrow, Saturday 25th May. Inscription closes an hour before the race at 09:00 so there’s still time to sign up! Choose from a distance of 7km., 14km & 21km, it only costs €5 which includes a paella afterwards. Read more »