Sureste Bike Race
Santa Lucía de Tirajana · February 14, 2027
The Sureste Bike Race starts in Vecindario and crosses south-eastern Gran Canaria through Ingenio and San Bartolomé de Tirajana, covering 67 km and 1,200 m of elevation gain in its marathon distance. It is the island's best-attended MTB race and opens the 2027 Spanish Marathon Cup (XCM).
Sureste Bike Race 2027 registration dates to be confirmed
The organiser hasn't published the registration dates yet. Get your gear and logistics ready in the meantime.
Sureste Bike Race
The Sureste Bike Race is Gran Canaria’s best-attended MTB event, organised by the D-Route Bike Club with support from the Santa Lucía de Tirajana town council and the Island Cycling Federation. Since its first edition in 2023 it has grown in both participant numbers and route difficulty, becoming a fixture on the Canary Islands mountain-bike calendar. For 2027 it takes a calendar leap: it will be the opening round of the Spanish Marathon Cup (XCM), drawing licensed racers from across Spain alongside the local crowd.
A 67-kilometre route across the island’s south-east
The marathon distance covers 67 km and 1,200 m of elevation gain, starting and finishing at La Karpa de Vecindario and passing through the municipalities of Ingenio and San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The course combines volcanic dirt tracks, ravines and technical sections that test both fitness and bike-handling skills. For a more accessible challenge, the Short Distance offers 42 km and 750 m D+ over a similar but much more compact route.
Opening round of the 2027 Spanish Marathon Cup
The RFEC choosing Santa Lucía de Tirajana to open the 2027 XCM Cup is a significant boost for Canary Islands mountain biking, which has historically been somewhat removed from the national calendar due to distance from the mainland. The race was already the Canary Islands MTB Marathon Championship, so the jump to national category rewards years of organisational work by the D-Route Bike Club.
Gran Canaria beyond the race
South-eastern Gran Canaria, with Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés a quarter of an hour away by car, offers the island’s most complete tourist infrastructure: hotels of every category, varied dining, and mild weather year-round that makes up for any logistical hiccup. Discover more events in the region at Canary Islands.
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Registering for the Sureste Bike Race
Registration is managed through the Gran Canaria Island Cycling Federation; bib pickup happens at D-Route Bike Store and La Karpa de Vecindario in the days before the race.
Tips
- This is the official Canary Islands MTB Marathon Championship (XCM): licensed-category slots fill up fast
Where to stay for the Sureste Bike Race
Vecindario and south-eastern Gran Canaria have a good hotel supply thanks to their proximity to the island's tourist areas, with Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés less than 20 minutes away by car.
Tips
- Staying in Maspalomas or Playa del Inglés puts you a stone's throw from the start with more dining options
Bike gear for the Sureste Bike Race
The route combines volcanic dirt tracks and technical ravine sections; check tyre pressure and carry a spare tube or tubeless kit.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- Gran Canaria's volcanic terrain is abrasive on tyres: check wear before the start
MTB rental in Gran Canaria
If you're travelling without your own bike, several shops in southern Gran Canaria rent suspension MTBs suited to the race's technical terrain.
Tips
- Book ahead in high tourist season: MTB rental stock runs out fast in winter
Technical clothing for the Sureste Bike Race
In mid-February, temperatures in south-eastern Gran Canaria are mild, but the trade wind can cool things down on the route's higher sections.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- Bring a light windbreaker for exposed sections, even though overall temperatures are pleasant
Nutrition for the Sureste Bike Race
With 1,200 m of elevation gain over technical terrain, the pace is demanding from the start; feed stations are spread across the route through Vecindario, Ingenio and San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- Hydrate well before the start: Gran Canaria's dry climate speeds up dehydration even without high heat
Getting to Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Gran Canaria airport is less than 30 minutes by car from Vecindario, which makes logistics easy for anyone travelling from off the island.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- Gran Canaria airport is the closest one: book your bike transport on your flight well in advance
Car rental in Gran Canaria
Renting a car at Gran Canaria airport is the most practical way to move between your accommodation and the start in Vecindario with your bike.
Tips
- Pick a car with a large boot or bike rack: the tourist area to the south is 15-20 minutes from the start
Sports insurance for the Sureste Bike Race
Registration includes one-day insurance for non-licensed participants; licensed riders must present a valid RFEC or regional federation licence.
Tips
- Check that your insurance covers MTB racing on trails and rough terrain, not just road cycling
Body care for the Sureste Bike Race
The technical terrain and bumps of the volcanic course punish wrists and lower back; spend some time on recovery after crossing the finish line.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- Stretch your forearms and lower back after the race: uneven terrain builds up a lot of tension there
