This event, which is part of the UCI S2 category for the fourth consecutive year in the cross-country marathon stage race format, will challenge participants with four stages covering more than 160 timed kilometers. The route includes an elevation gain exceeding 3,500 meters in the demanding All Stages modality, considered the main event of the competition.

The official presentation of this edition took place in the press room of the Gran Canaria Arena. The competition, organized by Arista Eventos, began this Thursday in Lomo Magullo, in the municipality of Telde, aiming to consolidate Gran Canaria as an international benchmark for stage mountain biking.

The race itinerary is divided into four intense days. The first stage, 21 kilometers long with an 841-meter elevation gain, runs through the volcanic landscapes of Rosiana, in Telde. On Friday, the race moves to the south of the island for a 23.5-kilometer time trial climb between Parque Sur de Maspalomas and Ayagaures.

On Saturday, cyclists will face a 46.1-kilometer stage starting and finishing at Cañón del Águila, passing through iconic locations such as La Sorrueda, Barranco de Tirajana, and Fortaleza de Ansite. The queen stage will be held on Sunday, covering 69.8 kilometers with a 1,665-meter elevation gain, starting and finishing in Maspalomas. A new feature this year is the Half modality, which allows participants to complete the four stages with reduced routes over the weekend, and electric bicycles will once again play a prominent role.