Arucas to host the Bestial Series final on Dec. 5

Plan your race pace

Arucas will host the Bestial Series final on Dec. 5, 2026, with the Gran Canaria Bestial Race closing a season that will visit several islands. Published event information places the race in the Gran Canarian municipality and lists obstacle formats covering 3 to 12 kilometres, as well as a children’s race.

The event will close an island-hopping calendar that begins on March 7 in Santiago del Teide, continues in Villa de Mazo on June 20 and reaches El Pinar de El Hierro on Oct. 24. Prices published for the Arucas race range from 30 to 60 euros, depending on the format. The listed times are inconsistent, so the exact start time cannot be treated as confirmed from the available information.

The date and venue of the Gran Canaria final

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, in Arucas, in the north of Gran Canaria. One event listing identifies Plaza de los Derechos Humanos as the location, while other references only name the municipality. That difference in detail does not change the announced host town, but it is important to distinguish the general venue from the exact start and finish point.

The date makes the Gran Canaria event the finale of Bestial Series’ 13th season. It is not an isolated race on the calendar: it is part of a circuit linking venues in Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and Gran Canaria. The 2026 series also introduces a points-based ranking system intended to reward consistency among athletes taking part in several events.

Arucas is expected to host the final, and the municipality has welcomed previous editions of the race. During the calendar presentation, the local sports councillor highlighted the potential of sports tourism and the importance of respecting the environment. The venue and its role as the season finale are therefore two defining features of the event.

What is known about the schedule

The start time is not consistently confirmed in the available information. One listing places the event between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., while another gives a 9:30 a.m. start. Those references may describe the overall event window and a start time, respectively, but they do not establish the official schedule for each format.

At a race with several distances, competitive categories and a children’s event, starts are usually arranged in waves. The event opening time is not necessarily the time at which every participant starts. Category start times, bib collection and arrival instructions should be checked in the organizer’s current information before travelling.

The discrepancy in published details is another reason not to plan a journey around a single time as if it were final. Participants arriving from another island or mainland Spain, in particular, need to allow time for transport, parking and pre-race procedures. The date is clear; the exact start time for each format remains unconfirmed by the reference information.

Published formats and distances

The published line-up combines formats of varying length and difficulty. The 12-kilometre distance has three categories: Elite, Starter and T-Rex. There is also a 6-kilometre Hell format, a 3-kilometre Fun course and Bestial Kids, aimed at children. The range offers different ways to take part, from competing in a more demanding category to trying a shorter route or a children’s activity.

In OCR, short for obstacle course racing, the course combines running with obstacles that may involve climbing, carrying, jumping, balancing or moving across suspended elements. The listings identify this event as an obstacle race but do not describe the 2026 course, the number of obstacles or their features. It would be unwise to assume the route will be exactly the same as in previous editions.

Elite, Starter, T-Rex, Hell and Fun distinguish the formats, but the available information does not set out every rule, age requirement or participation condition. The name of a category, in particular, is not a complete guide to its difficulty. Distance is useful, but it is not enough to measure the challenge: elevation, terrain, obstacle density and the rules for each section also matter.

Published entry fees

Published fees for the 2026 edition are 60 euros for 12K Elite, 50 euros for 12K Starter and 45 euros for 12K T-Rex. The 6-kilometre Hell category is also listed at 45 euros, while the 3-kilometre Fun format costs 30 euros. Bestial Kids is listed at 5 euros.

These amounts create an entry-fee range of 5 to 60 euros, although the main adult formats cost between 30 and 60 euros. The reference information does not say whether those prices include handling fees, insurance, a T-shirt or other services, or whether fees change according to the registration period. It also gives no closing date or information on remaining places.

A volunteer option is listed at no cost. It is not a race category and should not be mistaken for an entry to compete; it concerns taking part in support duties. Fees can change and categories may reach their capacity, so the listed figures describe the available information rather than guaranteeing the conditions in force at any given time.

A finale within an inter-island circuit

Bestial Series 2026 begins on March 7 in Santiago del Teide. The second race is scheduled for June 20 in Villa de Mazo, on La Palma, and the third for Oct. 24 in El Pinar de El Hierro. The Arucas event, dated Dec. 5, will close the season and complete the competition across the islands.

The calendar presentation announced a new official ranking based on participation in several scoring events. The format places importance on consistency throughout the season as well as the result in any one race. Organizers also said the Gran Canaria final will include free places for the highest-ranked competitors, although published information does not specify how many places will be available or the conditions for receiving them.

The format makes the series more than a collection of events. Runners aiming for the overall ranking will need to consider travel, dates and recovery between races, as well as the physical demands of each course. Consistency is the competitive change announced for 2026, but the scoring rules and points awarded at each event are not detailed in the available information.

Arucas and the event’s sporting and tourism role

The final brings together two familiar aspects of obstacle races held on island destinations: a competition for local participants and visitors, and an event that generates activity beyond sport. During the presentation, Arucas’ representative highlighted the potential of sports tourism and the need to take the environment into account as it grows. The event’s appeal is not limited to the rankings; it also depends on how it fits into the host municipality.

Endurance events can attract runners travelling with relatives or training groups, with effects on transport, restaurants and accommodation. However, no specific estimate has been released for participation in the 2026 Gran Canaria final. The figure of more than 500 participants mentioned at the presentation applied to the opening event in Santiago del Teide, not the Arucas race.

This distinction matters when comparing the scale of the different venues. Each island and municipality faces its own logistical conditions, from transport to available space and waste management. For an obstacle race, building and dismantling structures and using the terrain responsibly are also part of event planning. Sustainable sports tourism was raised at the presentation, but no specific environmental measures for this edition were detailed.

What to confirm before taking part

The available information identifies the date, municipality, categories and published fees, but leaves practical questions unanswered. It does not specify exact start times for each format, the route, elevation, obstacle count, minimum ages, penalty rules or cancellation and refund terms. For anyone preparing to participate, the current registration page and organizer instructions should take precedence over event directories that may not update at the same time.

It is also worth confirming the exact gathering point. Plaza de los Derechos Humanos is associated with the event in one reference, but the calendar information confirms only Arucas. Before travelling, participants should check whether the plaza will host the start, finish, bib collection or participant services, since an address associated with a race does not always contain every operation.

Those choosing a longer category should consider their obstacle experience, not just their pace on paved roads. An OCR event may alternate fast sections with obstacles that interrupt running and demand strength, coordination and technique. A shorter category is not necessarily easy either: difficulty depends on the combination of terrain and obstacles, two elements not yet described for the 2026 course.

A season finale with details still to come

The Dec. 5 date and Arucas venue make Gran Canaria the final stop of Bestial Series 2026. Published formats cover 3, 6 and 12 kilometres, with fees ranging from 5 euros for the children’s race to 60 euros for the 12K Elite category. The calendar also adds a competitive feature: a ranking that rewards participation in several events.

Operational details are still needed to turn those broad facts into a practical race-day plan: start times by category, the final route, rules and services included with each entry. The discrepancy between the listed times reinforces the need to wait for a clear confirmation rather than infer a start from the overall event window.

Once those details are confirmed, the final can be understood on its own terms: an obstacle race with options for different participants and the closing event of a circuit connecting several islands. The calendar is set; the precise race-day experience will depend on the official details released for Arucas.