LANZAROTE INTERNATIONAL
RUNNING CHALLENGE

A FOUR-DAY
RUNNING ADVENTURE

Join the 37th edition of the Lanzarote International Running Challenge, an iconic running festival organised by Club La Santa that brings together athletes from all over Europe.

This challenge consists of four races held over four consecutive days, each on different terrains and distances. You may choose to take part in just one race or embrace the full challenge. And don’t miss the exciting Night Run taking place on 21st November.

Be part of the Lanzarote International Running Challenge and enjoy the incredible atmosphere that makes this event truly special.

DATES: 22ND - 25TH NOVEMBER 2026

JOIN THE RUNNING 
CHALLENGE

Join the Running Challenge and be part of the vibrant atmosphere!

RACES

VINCE REGAN MEMORIAL CLASSIC ROAD RUN

VINCE REGAN MEMORIAL CLASSIC ROAD RUN

START
Stadium, Club La Santa

FINISH
Stadium, Club La Santa

DISTANCE
10K

CUT OFF
1 hour and 30 minutes

DESCRIPTION
Start and finish in the Stadium, Club La Santa. 3 laps around La Santa lagoon. Most of the course is on asphalt.

RIDGE RUN

RIDGE RUN

START
Stadium, Club La Santa

FINISH
Stadium, Club La Santa

DISTANCE
13K

CUT OFF
2 hours and 30 minutes

DESCRIPTION
You will run on both dirt trails and asphalt roads around one of the volcanoes near Club La Santa.

BEACH RUN

BEACH RUN

START
Los Pocillos, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote

FINISH
Los Pocillos, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote

DISTANCE
5K

CUT OFF
1 hour and 30 minutes

DESCRIPTION
Buses will take you to Los Pocillos Beach in Puerto del Carmen, where you will run 2 laps on soft sand. 

LA VUELTA DE TINAJO

LA VUELTA DE TINAJO

START
Tinajo, Lanzarote

FINISH
Stadium, Club La Santa

DISTANCE
21K

CUT OFF
3 hours

DESCRIPTION
From Tinajo, you will run around part of "Montaña de Tinache" and back to Club La Santa. The route covers both asphalt, dirt tracks, and 300m of the track in the Stadium.

PROGRAMME

 

Saturday 21.11
14.00-18.00
Race pack collection at the Square, Club La Santa
18.00
KIDS Night run - a social race for kids
19.00
Club La Santa Night Run Race start

Sunday 22.11
9.00
10K Vince Regan Memorial Classic Road Run
19.00
Awards Ceremony at the Square, Club La Santa

Monday 23.11
9.00
13K Ridge Run
19.00
Awards Ceremony at the Square, Club La Santa

Tuesday 24.11
9.00
5K Beach Run
19.00
Awards Ceremony at the Square, Club La Santa

Wednesday 25.11
08.00
21K La Vuelta de Tinajo
20.30
Awards Ceremony at the Square, Club La Santa

AWARDS

DAILY PRIZES (RACE 1, 2, 3, 4)

  • 1st male/female: 60€ Gift voucher
  • 2nd male/female: 30€ Gift voucher
  • 3rd male/female: 20€ Gift voucher
  • Race 1, 2, 3 and 4: Gift voucher for the 1st in each Age Group (male/female)

OVERALL PRIZES (RACE1+2+3+4) 

  • Trophy to top 3 males/females
  • Trophy to the winner of each Age Group (male/female)
  • Trophies to the top 3 running teams (male/female)

The finishers of all four races will receive a Challenge Medal.
Race T-shirts to all participants.

Overall winners are not eligible for an age group award.

GOOD TO KNOW

INSURANCE AND PARTICIPATION
Accident insurance is included with registration via our race sponsor Mutuacat.
IMPORTANT: For full details, please review the insurance information here.

SPECIAL PRICE FROM THE OPENING OF REGISTRATION
FROM 17TH TO 23RD DECEMBER 2025
1 race       29.25€
2 races     62.46€
3 races     82.49€
4 races     95.10€
Club La Santa Night Run: Free for participants in one or more races in the International Running Challenge.

PRICES FROM 24TH DECEMBER UNTIL 28TH SEPTEMBER 2026
1 race         32,5€
2 races       69,40€ 
3 races       91,65€
4 races       105,60€

Club La Santa Night Run: Free entry for International Running Challenge participants

PRICES FROM 29TH SEPTEMBER 2026
1 race          40,70€
2 races        85,80€ 
3 races        104,50€
4 races        124,30€

Club La Santa Night Run: Free entry for International Running Challenge participants

DEADLINE TO REGISTER
16th November 2026 at 12:00 CET or as soon as the slots are sold out.

No onsite registration at Club La Santa. Early booking is advisable to avoid disappointment.

Cancellation requests must be sent to: irc@clublasanta.com

  • Until 22.05.2026: 75% refund of entry fee
  • Until 22.07.2026: 50% refund of entry fee
  • Until 22.09.2026: 25% refund of entry fee
  • From 23.09.2026: No refund
  • Refund for additional purchases: 100% refund up to 30 days before the day of the first race (21/10/2026).

It's not possible to transfer a race entry to another person or another year.

For security reasons, all refunds will be processed only to the account holder and using the same payment method (PayPal or RedSys) used for the initial reservation.

AGE GROUPS
18-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years,
30-34 years, 35-39 years, 40-44 years,
45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years,
60-64 years, 65-69 years, 70-74 years,
75-79 years, 80-84 years, 85+ years

The age group is defined by runners' actual age on the first race day.

CLUB COMPETITION
Running Club members are welcome to team up and take part in this event.

  • You must be a team of three or four members from the same Running Club (male/female).
  • The team score will be calculated using the 3 best scores of each team member in each race.
  • To be eligible to a Team prize each team member must have completed the 4 races.
  • Runners can only be part of one team and team members
  • Team members will also be eligible for individual awards.

REGISTRATION
Team members must register online as individual competitors and afterwards, Team Captain must confirm the team name and the full name of each team member before 19.11.2026 to irc@clublasanta.com

Race Result is the official timing system for all participants. The organisation reserves the right to use the starting gun as the start time for all participants.

Environmental guide available here:        

The 2026 participant list will be available here soon:

See the results from previous editions of all our races here:

FLIGHTS

Please follow this link to see a list of airlines flying in and out of Arrecife Airport: Aena Aeropuertos
 

FERRY

 

The shipping company Naviera Armas offers a special 25% discount on routes between the Canary Islands for the Internation Running Challenge participants and friends or family travelling with them.

To benefit from this special offer, the participants will need to fill this document and send it to the email address: comercialacefue@naviera-armas.com

CAR RENTAL

Take the opportunity to explore this beautiful and unique island during your stay. Touring in a hired car will give you the best possible opportunity to discover all its delights at your own pace.

Guests staying at Club La Santa can book their car at the Club La Santa Rent a Car office, in conjunction with Cabrera Medina.
For more information, or to arrange a booking, please contact us on:
Phone: +34 928 59 99 95 # 4700
Email: rentacar@clublasanta.com

The Cabrera Medina Group has more than 7000 vehicles and 1000 people at its service. Cabrera Medina has an extensive network of offices located at airports, seaports and major tourist resorts of Lanzarote. If desired, we offer delivery and/or return your rental car at your accommodation free of charge, or in the office at the airport. 

Book your car in Lanzarote 

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