Las Galletas, Just A Short Run From Palm Mar

A sedate, relaxing natural sun trap, that’s Palm Mar but if you are feeling energetic you don’t have to look far for a challenge, Sunday 3 April is the annual Las Galletas Half Marathon. The old Canarian fishing village just along the coast from Palm Mar will again attract 800 competitors of all ages and abilities for a 9 am start but this year there is also a 10.8 km category for those who prefer a shorter distance.

Runners come from all over Tenerife each year to enjoy this gathering that is very much a social event for spectators as well as a sporting test for those taking part. There are plenty of age categories for male and female including the over 65′s and there are cash prizes and trophies for the top ten men and women. All the entrants get a commemorative running vest and a small micro chip ensures that everyone gets an accurate time for their completion of the race.

Inscription for the race is just 15 euros with entries due by the 28 March, the website has full entry details or you can sign up at Los Cristianos sports hall, Guzman Sport in La Laguna or mundi sport in Puerto de la Cruz. Just to give you a rough idea, the records for the course are 1 hour 13 minutes for the ladies and 1 hour 4 minutes for the men. If you are running good luck and if not, pop along and urge the others on.