4 STAGE
MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE
MTB RACE
IN STUNNING SCENERY
The 24th edition of the 4Stage MTB Race Lanzarote returns, featuring an official UCI XCM C1 race in the third stage and consolidating as a must-attend event for mountain biking enthusiasts. With four days of thrilling adventure and competition, this MTB race will challenge elite riders, amateurs, and e-bikers alike.
A premium MTB experience that rewards riders with the toughest and most stunning scenery in Lanzarote through its flowing trails alongside sand and lava fields. Participants will be able to choose to compete in two stages (Saturday and Sunday) or in four stages (Thursday to Sunday). Cadets and juniors will have the opportunity to sign up for the fourth and final stage.
This is more than just a bucket list race, it is the pinnacle of mountain biking in the Canary Islands, attracting participants back year after year with its fascinating courses and social atmosphere.
DATES: 3RD - 6TH SEPTEMBER 2026
THE COURSE
TYPE
Time trial
TYPE
Time trial
DISTANCE
MTB & E-Bike: 21K
START
Caleta de Famara, Lanzarote
FINISH
Ermita de Las Nieves, Lanzarote
DESCRIPTION
This first stage is the most “alpine” of the event, taking participants through the highest area of the island. Stunning mountain and ocean views await those who can lift their eyes from their handlebars. The route drags steadily uphill, driving heart rates ever upwards with several technical spots. Riders will have to continue to reach the “Ermita de Las Nieves”, one of the highest areas of the island, with the pressure of the time trial to the finish line.
TYPE
Race governed by the rules of the FCC (Canarian Cyclist Federation)
TYPE
Race governed by the rules of the FCC (Canarian Cyclist Federation)
DISTANCE
MTB & E-Bike: 56K
START / FINISH
Stadium, Club La Santa, Lanzarote
DESCRIPTION
Stage 2 heads to the West, taking the riders on a gradual ascent from La Santa to Mancha Blanca and Tinguatón with a couple of steep climbs. From this lava area the route rolls onwards towards La Vegueta, Tinajo El Cuchillo with fast and flowing trails, low tunnels, singletrack sections and a few sharp segments to keep the flow, cruising downhill to the Finish Line at Club La Santa, enjoying an amazing sea view.
TYPE
XCMS S1
TYPE
XCMS S1
DISTANCE
MTB: 83 K
E-bike: 53 K
START / FINISH
Stadium, Club La Santa, Lanzarote
E-bike: Puerta a Costa Teguise LZ-14 (KM 30)
DESCRIPTION
This stage offers playful dual and singletracks crossing through farms, continuing to Tiagua, Teguise, El Mojon with several technical points. It will be necessary to save strength for the day’s most challenging climb, La Presa de Mala, almost 8 kilometres of hard pedalling that will leave the riders at the highest part of the mountain range. The fastest male and female riders of this segment will be proclaimed King and Queen of the Mountain. A link section will connect with the last and spectacular descent to finish with fast and a few demanding tracks on the way to the stage´s finish line.
TYPE
Race governed by the rules of the FCC (Canarian Cyclist Federation)
TYPE
Race governed by the rules of the FCC (Canarian Cyclist Federation)
DISTANCE
MTB & E-Bike: 50 K
START / FINISH
Stadium, Club La Santa, Lanzarote
DESCRIPTION
The last day starts with a flat track in La Santa area, providing a quick warm-up before a 12K gradual and fast ascent in the stretch from El Cuchillo to Tinguatón, an area with volcanic rocks in the sand, volcanos sitting dormant and a wind that never ceases. From Mancha Blanca the descent leads the participants to Tinajo, through a rural area of vineyards and back to La Santa, experiencing a spectacular sea view along the ride.
Cadets and Juniors can compete in Stage 4.
PROGRAMME
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
- Race organization, traffic management, volunteers
- Race day on-course nutrition at aid stations
- Participant Bike Jersey (for registrations after the 06/07/2026 we can't guarantee the right size)
- Participant Bike Bottle
- Finisher medal for participants completing the 4th stage
- Finisher certificate for participants completing the 4th stage
- Timing and race results
- First aid assistance
- Race 4: Relaxation massages provided by the students of a Massage Therapy school are available at the Finish area of Race 4, on a first-come, first-serve basis until 14:00. In case you need a therapeutic massage you will need to contact a Physiotherapist.
- Shuttle service for E-bike participants and their bikes to Stage 3 Start point (this service is optional and it has an additional fee):
Transfer from Club La Santa to Puerta a Costa Teguise.
GOOD TO KNOW
CATEGORIES
- Cadets 15-16 (Stage 4 only)
- Junior 17-18 (Stage 4 only)
- Elite 19-29
- Master 30+
- Master 40+
- Master 50+
- Master 60+
LEISURE CATEGORY
- E-bike
Check the ‘rules’ section for more detailed information.
EARLY BIRD PRICE FROM 11th FEBRUARY UNTIL 18th OF FEBRUARY OF 2025
30% discount on Tier 1
- 2 stages: 77€
- 4 stages: 154€
- 1 stage: 38.50€ (Cadets & Juniors)
TIER 1: FROM 19th OF FEBRUARY UNTIL 18th OF JUNE 2026
- 2 stages: 110€
- 4 stages: 220€
- 1 stage: 55€ (Cadets & Juniors)
TIER 2: FROM 19th JUNE 2026 UNTIL 27th OF AUGUST 2026
- 2 stages: 130€
- 4 stages: 260€
- 1 stage: 65€ (Cadets & Juniors)
Participants can join all 4 Stages or Stages 3 & 4.
Cadets & Juniors compete in Stage 4.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER
27th August 2026 at 23:59hrs or as soon as the slots are sold out.
Cancellation requests must be sent to: 4stage@clublasanta.com
- Until 03.03.2026: 75% refund of entry fee
- Until 03.05.2026: 50% refund of entry fee
- Until 03.07.2026: 25% refund of entry fee
- From 04.07.2026: No refund
- Refund for additional purchases: 100% refund up to 30 days before the day of the first race (03/08/2026).
It's not possible to transfer the race entry to another person or another year.
For security reasons, all refunds will be processed only to the account holder and using the same payment method (PayPal or Redsys) used for the initial reservation.
OVERALL
- UCI Elite (women/men)
Top 10
- Prize money - Age Groups (women/men)
1st M30/M40/M50/M60
- Trophy
- 60€ gift voucher
2nd M30/M40/M50/M60
- Trophy
- 50€ gift voucher
3rd M30/M40/M50/M60
- Trophy
- 40€ gift voucher - E-bike: 1st Overall (women/men)
- Trophy
- Podium for 1st, 2nd & 3rd - 1st from Lanzarote/a (women/men)
- Trophy - Top 3 Canarian (women/men)
- Trophy - Special Awards
- Trophy
PER STAGES
- UCI Elite (women/men)
- Top 5: Prize money
- Jersey for the leader overall - Age Groups (women/men)
Stage 3+4: 1st M30/M40/M50/M60
- 30€ gift voucher - Stage 3: King/Queen of the mountain (for Masters only)
- Prize money: 300€ gross - Stage 4: 1st Cadet/Junior (women/men)
- 30€ gift voucher
- Podium for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
RULES
- All participants must comply with the rules of the Spanish Cycling Federation
- Only Mountain Bikes will be admitted to the race
- Helmet is mandatory
- The Mountain Bike must be in perfect working condition. Participants must carry out a safety check of the bike before racing (oiled chain, perfect functioning shifters & brakes, good condition tyres, etc.). The final check will be performed by the Spanish Cycling Federation judges
- Participants should carry spare parts
- Race number must be placed on your back and the front of your bike
- Participants cannot accept help from any persons (other than a race officials)
- No spectators are allowed on the race course
- The accident insurance provided by Mutuacat covers the participants who take part in the 4 Stage MTB Race, and is included in the registration fee. Check the policy HERE
E-BIKE REGULATION
Features that e-bikes must comply with:
- The E-bike coordinator will ensure that all e-bikers compete under the same technical conditions
- Strictly serial models with assisted pedalling system
- Battery with a maximum power of 900 W
- Power limiter that cuts off at 25km/h
- Homologated by the CE, according to European Directive 2002/24/EC defined in Article 1, point h)
- The motor should only activate when pedalling and must stop acting when pedalling ceases (they cannot have a throttle).
- Weight less than 40 kg
- The bicycle cannot have modifications or additions that alter its factory characteristics.
- Range Extender is not allowed
- The battery: Competing with more than one battery is not allowed, and the battery will be checked at the beginning and at the end of the race. Failure to comply with this rule will result in the competitor's withdrawal from the race, the removal of their race number, and the inability to register for the next two editions
Important:
The bike cannot have modifications or additions that alter its factory characteristics.
All e-bikes will be checked manually before the start of each stage.
GUIDES
The 2026 Athlete Guide will be available here closer to the event. Please refer to the 2025 Athlete Guide in the meantime, but note that details are subject to change.
Do you want to help out during Club La Santa 4 Stage Mountain Bike Race?
Volunteers registration will be available soon.
Check out the participants for the 2026 race here.
See the results from previous editions of all our races here:
MOUNTAIN BIKING TIPS IN LANZAROTE
- It is recommended to use Tubeless tires due to the presence of volcanic rocky terrain and sand, where punctures are common if Tubeless is not used.
- Respecting the environment is important: Lanzarote has been declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- It's not allowed to ascend to the summits of the volcanoes, but it's possible to go around them.
- There are countless trails that can be explored, although they are not always well-marked. It's recommended to download routes from Strava or Wikiloc to avoid getting lost and to find the trails.
- Try to start early in the morning if you plan to cover a route that takes several hours.
- There is a route that is usually done in stages over 4 days and circumnavigates the entire island, covering approximately 260 kilometers, although some brave ones have completed it in a single long day.
- In the northern part of the island, there are multiple options like circling the La Corona volcano, ascending the Mala dam (approximately 9 km with a 600-meter ascent), the Bosquecillo area if you're an Enduro enthusiast, or visiting the Ermita de las Nieves. For the more experienced, there is a spectacular descent from the Ermita de las Nieves to Famara, going down around the Maramajo ravine.
- In the central area, there is a wide variety of trails or dirt tracks through the potato fields and vineyards of Tinajo.
- The southern part of the island stands out for the network of trails in Los Ajaches: from Puerto del Carmen to Playa Blanca, passing through Playa Quemada. These are trails with ascents and descents along the coast of Lanzarote. However, this route is not recommended in summer due to potential heat.
Race Result is the official timing software for all participants. The organization reserves the right to use gun-time for all participants.
FLIGHTS
Please follow this link to see a list of airlines flying in and out of Arrecife Airport: Aena Aeropuertos
FERRY
The shipping company Naviera Armas offers a special 25% discount on routes between the Canary Islands for the 4 stage MTB Race participants and friends or family travelling with them.
To benefit from this special offer, the participants will need to fill this document and send it to the email address: comercialacefue@naviera-armas.com
CAR RENTAL
Take the opportunity to explore this beautiful and unique island during your stay. Touring in a hired car will give you the best possible opportunity to discover all its delights at your own pace.
Guests staying at Club La Santa can book their car at the Club La Santa Rent a Car office, in conjunction with Cabrera Medina.
For more information, or to arrange a booking, please contact us on:
Phone: +34 928 59 99 95 # 4700
Email: rentacar@clublasanta.com
The Cabrera Medina Group has more than 7000 vehicles and 1000 people at its service. Cabrera Medina has an extensive network of offices located at airports, seaports and major tourist resorts of Lanzarote. If desired, we offer delivery and/or return your rental car at your accommodation free of charge, or in the office at the airport.
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