More than 1,200 runners participated on Saturday, July 25, in the XVI Aguas de Teror Trail, which had to redesign its route after the damage caused by winter storms. Nelson Alves and Yurena Castrillo were the winners in the 21 km.
The historic centre of Teror was filled with runners and spectators last Saturday, July 25, with the celebration of the XVI Aguas de Teror Trail, one of the most emblematic mountain races in the Canary Islands. The event brought together over 1,200 participants across three distances (21 km, 15 km, and 7 km), with the start and finish in the heart of the Gran Canaria municipality.
The main event of 21 kilometres had an exciting conclusion. Nelson Alves, from the Emicela team, triumphed after an intense duel with Oswaldo Medina, whom he surpassed in the final moments to cross the finish line in first place. Alberto Hernández completed the men's podium. In the women's category, Yurena Castrillo reaffirmed her status as a reference in Canary trail running by setting the pace from the start and managing her lead until the end. Clara María Valle and Beatriz Crespo joined her on the podium.
In the 15 kilometres, Milly Vanily took the men's victory ahead of Ione Guerra and Samuel Santana, while Sara Tovar won in the women's category after a beautiful tussle with Ana Isabel Gil; Irene Doménech came in third. The 7-kilometre distance, which sold out weeks in advance, saw Samuel Teixeira win in the men's category and Iris Henríquez in the women's.
A route rebuilt after winter
This year's edition was marked by the recovery work on the trails, damaged by the successive storms that affected Gran Canaria during the winter. The organisation was forced to redesign the route almost from scratch, seeking alternatives and re-signalling entire kilometres.
For weeks, dozens of volunteers worked on the ground, removing vegetation, cleaning trails, and repairing paths so that the race could take place safely. Their work, invisible to most, was key to allowing the more than 1,200 runners to enjoy the mountains.
The Pico de Osorio witnessed the start, with the sun peeking over the summit. The atmosphere in the historic centre, filled with hugs, nerves, and knowing glances, reflected the spirit of an event that has grown from its beginnings with just two hundred participants to become a reference point.
A machine of over 150 people
Behind the race is a team of over one hundred and fifty people, including volunteers and technical staff, coordinated by the Mountain Sports Section of the CFS Los Álamos-El Pino Sports Club (Carphial Teror Trail) and the Sports Department of the Teror City Council. Safety, signalling, refreshments, logistics, and runner support are part of a machine that is barely perceived during the competition but is essential.
The organisation has already sent a satisfaction survey to all participants, a tool that has allowed for improvements edition after edition. The data from 2025 reflected ratings above 90% in organisational aspects, consolidating the event as one of the best-rated in the Canary Islands trail running calendar.
For the residents of Teror, the event represents a day of community and sport that energises the municipality. The City Council encourages residents to participate in future editions and to volunteer.
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