The Race
| Next Race Date | Saturday 12 December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Course type | Loop: two out-and-back laps from central Corralejo |
| Registration | Open online entry, no ballot |
| Ballot opens | No ballot |
| Start | Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Corralejo, 08:30 |
| Finish | Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Corralejo |
| Total finishers | Not confirmed |
| Avg race-day temp | About 15 to 22°C (AEMET Fuerteventura airport December normal) |
| Cutoff time | 5 hours 30 minutes; the finish closes at 14:00 |
| Free race-day transport | No |
| Course certification | Not certified; the organiser states 42.195 km |
History
The Corralejo marathon is a young, independent road race at the northern tip of Fuerteventura. Its numbering tells most of its story: the 2024 race was billed as the second edition, the third was timed in January 2026, and the regulations for December 2026 call it the fourth, which points to a first edition in 2023. No record of that first race has been published.
Club Deportivo Tridan organises it with the Corralejo sports shop Dany Sport, which gives the race its name, and Mahox Experience. It is a community running morning as much as a marathon: a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and children’s races run on the same Saturday, with staggered starts from 08:30. The second edition ran on 7 December 2024. The third was promoted for 13 December 2025 and was timed on 17 January 2026.
The course has settled into a simple shape: from the centre of Corralejo south through the Parque Natural de Corralejo, the protected dune field behind the Grandes Playas, towards the volcanic cone of Montaña Roja, back, and then the same again. The 2026 regulations cap the whole programme at 1,000 people and reserve 55% of all places for women. Prize money of €350, €250 and €200 goes to the first three men and women in the marathon. No course records or results archive have been published, and the course has no published measurement certificate.
The course
The marathon starts at 08:30 on Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen in central Corralejo and finishes in the same place. The course is the half-marathon route run twice: south out of town on Avenida Fuerteventura and Avenida Grandes Playas, past the resort hotels, then on the FV-104 through the dunes of the Parque Natural de Corralejo with the Atlantic on the left and Montaña Roja ahead, to a turn at km 10.6, 8.7 km from the start. Then back to the centre.
Marathon runners pass the start at km 21.1 and set off on the second lap, turning again at km 31.6. The Playa del Moro checkpoint, passed at km 32.7 on the way back, is the only intermediate cutoff.
It is as low as a road course gets. The high point, 21 m, comes 800 m after the start, on the rise out of the town centre; the road then drops to the beach roads and never rises more than 10 m at a time through the dunes. The only sustained climb is the last one, 15 m between km 38.6 and km 41.4 back into town, about 0.5 per cent. The difficulties are elsewhere: long open straights, four turnarounds, almost no shade and no shelter from the wind.
Kilometre by kilometre
Km 0 to 5: out of Corralejo. The marathon has its own start at 08:30, an hour before the half, so the field is small and spreads quickly. The road climbs 6 m to the day’s high point at km 0.8, then drops to the beach roads past the big hotels. No pen plan or wave allocation has been published; line up by pace.
Km 5 to 10.6: through the dunes. Past the last hotels the FV-104 runs straight through the Parque Natural de Corralejo, pale dunes on one side, the sea beyond them and Montaña Roja ahead. The surface is good asphalt, but a rural road has camber; run on the flattest part of it. Stay on the road: the park is protected, and stepping into the dunes breaks the rules.
The first turn, km 10.6. Turn and head back north. Here you find out what the wind is doing. There is no shelter anywhere on this road, and if the outward leg felt easy, the return may be into the wind. Run by effort, shorten your stride in gusts and tuck in behind others where you can.
Km 10.6 to 21.1: back to town. The road returns to the start area, where the half marathon has set off at 09:30 and the 10 km and 5 km at 10:00 and 10:10. Follow the marshals: marathon runners carry on for a second lap.
Km 21.1 to 31.6: the second outward leg. The field is spread thin and the sun is higher. Half-marathon runners may be on the same road. With aid every 2.5 km, drink at most stations. The cutoff at Playa del Moro, km 32.7, is at 12:40, 4 hours 10 minutes after the start.
Km 31.6 to 42.2: the last return. Familiar road. Use the first lap: you know where the wind changes and how far the last stretch into town really is. The final 3.6 km climb 15 m, gently, back into Corralejo. The finish closes at 14:00. Classification is by gun time, not chip time.
There is no blue line. Follow the cones and marshals, especially at the turns and in town.
A small field, a straight road and Montaña Roja ahead. Find out what the wind is doing.
The first return. Run by effort if it is into the wind.
Quieter and hotter, with the Playa del Moro cutoff at 12:40 just after the turn.
Familiar road, aid every 2.5 km and a gentle 15 m rise into town.
Course Map
Twice south through the dunes to a turn 8.7 km out, and back to central Corralejo. Tap a marker for the start, bib collection, the turn, the cutoff and the ferry port, and scrub the slider or press play to move the orange marker along the course with the elevation profile beneath it.
Pacers
No pace groups were announced for 2026, and no pen or wave system has been published. The marathon starts alone at 08:30, an hour before the half, so the field is small from the gun.
Most of the marathon runs on the road through the Parque Natural de Corralejo, a protected dune field. Runners must stay on the marked road: cutting across sand, stepping into the dunes or dropping litter outside the marked zones can be penalised.
The same openness makes wind the main opponent. With two out-and-back laps, whatever helps on one leg hinders on the next, four times. Run each leg by effort, not pace, and use the aid stations every 2.5 km.
December on Fuerteventura is mild by European standards: AEMET’s normals for the island’s airport are about 15°C at night and 22°C by day. The course is exposed to sun and wind the whole way. The 08:30 start can feel cool in a stiff breeze, and a runner out for four or five hours finishes around midday under a strong sun reflecting off pale sand.
Light running kit suits most runners: a vest or T-shirt and shorts. A cheap top keeps you warm while waiting in a breeze; discard it only where staff allow. Sun protection matters more than warmth. Wear a cap or visor, sunglasses and sunscreen; there is almost no shade. A fitted top that does not flap is worth more than extra layers in the wind. Check the hourly wind forecast on Friday and plan your effort around it.
Entry
Entry is open online, with no ballot. Registration for the 2026 race opened on 1 February and closes at 10:00 on 9 December, or earlier if the combined cap of 1,000 across all distances is reached. If places remain, late entries are taken at bib collection on the Friday.
The marathon costs €47 from February to May, €50 from June to October, €55 in November and €60 from 1 to 11 December. The fee includes insurance, timing, course support and medical cover, aid stations, a finisher’s medal, a shirt, a post-race meal and eligibility for prizes. Runners with a recognised disability above 33% can ask for 50% off by email. The organiser reserves 55% of all places for women.
Withdrawals made at least 15 days before the race are refunded at 50%; after that, nothing. Entries cannot be transferred to another person, and distance changes are not possible once a race is full or in the final 15 days. There is no refund if the race is cancelled for reasons beyond the organiser’s control. Marathon runners must be at least 18.
Fast runner standards
There is no good-for-age, charity or tour-operator route. Prize money is €350, €250 and €200 for the first three men and women, with age-group prizes and a prize for the first island-born runner.
Official Maratón de Corralejo site →Race Weekend
Bib collection
There is no expo. Bibs and chips are collected at the Dany Sport shop on Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen, a few metres from the start line, on Friday 11 December from 17:00 to 21:00 and on Saturday 12 December from 08:00 to 09:30.
Marathon runners should collect on Friday. The Saturday desk opens only 30 minutes before the 08:30 marathon start; its later hours are for the shorter races. Bring official photo ID. Someone else can collect for you with a signed paper authorisation and a photocopy of your ID, which the organiser keeps. Late entries are taken on Friday if places remain. No medical certificate is required.
Getting to the start
The marathon starts at 08:30 on Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen in central Corralejo. The half marathon follows at 09:30, the 10 km at 10:00 and the 5 km at 10:10, with children’s races between 08:50 and 10:15.
Getting there. Walk from any central hotel. Corralejo is compact and the start is 5 to 25 minutes on foot from most of the town. No shuttle, runner parking or closure map has been published. If you are staying at the Grandes Playas resorts, 4 km south on the course itself, book a taxi the night before and confirm which side of the closures it can reach.
Arrival. Aim to be in the start area by about 07:30. The regulations do not mention pens, bag drop, toilets or changing rooms. Leave passports and electronics at your accommodation.
Rules. Wear the bib on the chest. Stay inside the marked course, which crosses a protected natural park. A mobile phone is recommended. Runners who drop out should tell the nearest official; support vehicles operate from the second aid station.
Cutoffs. The finish closes at 14:00, 5 hours 30 minutes after the start. Runners must pass Playa del Moro, km 32.7, by 12:40.
The finish. Back on Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen. There is finish-line aid and a runner meal from 11:30 to 14:00, included in the entry; its menu has not been published. The overall awards start at 13:30, while slower marathon runners are still out on the course.
Nutrition on course
The regulations promise an aid station every 2.5 km, each with water, isotonic drink, fruit and Coca-Cola: about 16 stations, frequent for a small race. No gels are listed, and no brands, cup formats or fruit types are given. Carry the gels you train with and use the stations for fluid, fruit and, late on, cola if you are used to it.
The stations are close enough that no bottle is needed, but heat and wind raise sweat losses on the second lap; drink regularly from the start. Waste goes in the marked disposal zones, because the course runs through a protected park. There is no personal-bottle service.
| Km | Water | Sports drink | Food | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every 2.5 km from 2.5 km | Yes | Yes | Fruit | Coca-Cola |
| Finish | Yes | Runner meal 11:30 to 14:00 |
Spectating
The two-lap course brings runners back to central Corralejo at km 21.1, so a spectator who stays in town sees the start, halfway and the finish without transport, with cafés and toilets nearby. The road through the natural park has little shade and few buildings, and may be closed. Do not stand in the dunes or cross the road except where marshals allow.
For a runner on four-hour pace, halfway comes at about 10:30 and the finish at about 12:30. No live tracking has been announced; share phone location before the start, and allow for wind on the return legs.
- Watch the 08:30 start on Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen
- Breakfast by the harbour, 10 minutes’ walk away
- Back on the avenue for halfway, km 21.1
- Stay for the finish
- Watch the start
- Take a pre-booked taxi to the Grandes Playas before the road closes, and see runners on both legs of the lap
- Return to town for the finish, allowing for closures
- One person stays in town for the start, halfway and finish
- A second goes by taxi before the closures to Playa del Moro, the km 32.7 cutoff, for a late-race sighting
Post-race food
The entry includes a runner meal from 11:30 to 14:00, but its menu and whether companions can join have not been published. Treat it as a first course.
Corralejo’s harbour and old town, 400 m from the finish, have the best choice for a proper meal. Look for papas arrugadas, small potatoes boiled in salted water and served with red and green mojo, grilled local fish and majorero goat’s cheese from the island. Restaurante Avenida, La Marquesina and Rompeolas are central options. Book, especially if you expect to finish after 13:30.
Where to Stay
The start and finish are the same place, Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen in the centre of Corralejo, and bib collection is on the same street, so stay within walking distance of it.
The town centre
The town centre around Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen is the best race base: the start, the finish, bib collection, restaurants and supermarkets are all walkable. Choose a side street if bar noise is a concern.
The old town and harbour
The old town and harbour are 400 to 800 m from the start, with restaurants on the water and the ferry port for Lanzarote and Isla de Lobos. They suit companions and runners arriving by ferry. The area can be noisy late.
Waikiki and El Campanario
Waikiki and El Campanario, east of the centre, have resorts and apartments with pools, 10 to 25 minutes’ walk from the start. A good balance of facilities and independence; check the walking route to the start.
Grandes Playas
The big beach resorts at the Grandes Playas sit beside the dunes about 4 km south, on the course itself. They are ideal for the days after the race and difficult on race morning, when the road may be closed. Only with confirmed transport.
El Cotillo, Lajares or Puerto del Rosario
El Cotillo, Lajares and the island capital, Puerto del Rosario, suit a longer island trip but need a car or taxi on race morning, and a non-running driver.
The race is small, but December is winter-sun season and the best central rooms go to package holidays. Book a refundable room close to the avenue when you enter, and put an early breakfast or a kitchen, a quiet room and late checkout ahead of a sea view.
Recommended hotels
A small waterfront hotel with restaurants on the doorstep. Evening noise is possible.
An adults-only resort close to the town centre, 200 m from the course at km 0.4.
Adults-only and central. Confirm breakfast opens early enough for an 08:30 start.
On the dunes by the course at km 4.8. Only with confirmed race-morning transport; ideal afterwards.
Booking timeline
There is no ballot. Enter before the end of October to avoid the November price rise, and book a refundable room in central Corralejo at the same time. December flights to Fuerteventura are popular with winter-sun holidaymakers, so book them several months ahead. Settle any withdrawal or distance change by late November, 15 days before the race.
Fly to Fuerteventura (FUE), about 40 km south, with direct flights from many UK airports; a taxi or transfer takes 40 to 50 minutes. By bus, Tiadhe route 3 runs to Puerto del Rosario and route 6 on to Corralejo, with a change. Flying to Lanzarote (ACE) and taking the ferry from Playa Blanca is an alternative, but December wind can disrupt sailings: never plan it for race morning.
See & Do
The finish is in the centre of Corralejo, with the harbour a short walk away and the dunes the race runs through just south of town.
Corralejo harbour and old town
The fishing harbour and the streets around it, flat, with restaurants and the ferry quay. The easiest evening walk.
Parque Natural de Corralejo
The protected dune field the race runs through, seen at walking pace. Go after the race, use the marked access points and stay off the vegetation.
Isla de Lobos
A small protected island a short boat ride from Corralejo, with a trail around it. Visitor authorisation may be needed on top of the boat ticket.
Calderón Hondo
A volcanic crater near Lajares with a short hike to the rim and views over the north of the island. Loose ground; save it for later in the week.
After the Race
December on the northern tip of Fuerteventura is warm enough for the beach the day after. Isla de Lobos is 15 minutes by boat, El Cotillo’s lagoons and the old capital, Betancuria, are drives across the island, and Lanzarote is a 30-minute ferry for a couple of nights before flying home.
A tiny protected island of lava and sand off Corralejo, with a lagoon for swimming and mostly level trails. Book authorisation and the boat in advance.
Shallow lagoons for a calm swim, an old coastal tower and sunsets on the west coast, with a craft village on the way.
The island’s first capital in a green valley in the mountains, reached by a road of viewpoints. A slow, car-based day.
Across the strait to Lanzarote’s southern tip, with a flat promenade, the Papagayo beaches and a day at Timanfaya’s volcanoes before flying home.