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Sunday, November 8, 2026
Trail El Tanque is a mountain race in Erjos, El Tanque, in the north-west of Tenerife, run by the town council and the Amigos de Trail El Tanque club. The 20.85 km Chinyero-Echeyde course climbs 691 m through pine forest and lava fields towards the Chinyero volcano, and the 11.2 km Puerto de Erjos course climbs 378 m; both start and finish in Erjos.
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12 weeks of specific training
Build up to 3-hour long runs with climbing and practise running downhill.
Add two short strength sessions a week (legs, hips and core): they protect you on the descents.
See the week-by-week training planTake 30–60 g of carbs per hour from the first hour and drink to thirst with electrolytes.
Technical terrain: train on rocky trails and steep descents, and wear shoes with grip and protection.
Coastal course: expect wind, sun and sand, and train on similar terrain.
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Trail El Tanque 2026 takes place in Erjos, El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain: November 8, 2026. Add it to your calendar from the top of this page so you don’t miss it.
Trail El Tanque takes place in Erjos, El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. There are 8 other trail races within 250 km, shown on the map, if you want to combine them in one trip.
Trail El Tanque has 2 distances: 11K and 21K. The longest is the 21K.
No: Trail El Tanque is an independent race, not part of a circuit such as the UTMB World Series or the Golden Trail Series.
For the 21K, plan around 12 weeks of specific training if you already run regularly. For the 11K, about 8 weeks are enough. Build up long runs with climbing and add two short strength sessions a week.
It is a technical mountain race: expect rocky trails and steep descents, so train on similar terrain. It runs along the coast: expect wind and sun.
For its technical terrain, choose shoes with deep lugs and good protection. Good options: NNormal Kjerag 2, Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2, and Adidas Terrex Agravic TT. You will find them, and the rest of the gear, in “How to prepare” below.
Registration is on the official website (inscripciones.ascensotiming.es). Popular races sell out, so check the dates early, and mark it as “I want to register” at the top of this page to keep it in your races.
Look for accommodation in or near Erjos. The accommodation map on this page shows hotels and apartments around the race, with prices for your dates.
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