Binter NightRun 2026 Season Starts in Santa Cruz, 10K Course Certified
The Binter NightRun Series 2026 will commence on April 18 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, featuring a newly certified 10-kilometer course, a charity Family Green Mile, and a commitment to sustainability and inclusion, with registration now open.
The Binter NightRun Series 2026 will begin its season on April 18 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. For the ninth year in a row, this city will host the first event of the series. Santa Cruz is getting ready to welcome back the many runners who will fill its streets for an evening focused on sport, community spirit, and environmental care.
Registration opened yesterday, December 23, just in time for the Christmas holidays. A special promotional rate of 15 euros is available for runners who have taken part in previous Binter NightRun Santa Cruz de Tenerife events. This offer lasts until January 6, making it a great chance to give the gift of health and sport this Christmas, or to treat yourself to a unique running experience for the new year.
As always, the event will kick off with the Family Green Mile. This is a charity run where all money raised goes to projects that help people facing social or economic hardship. Participants can contribute by buying a 'Silver Bib' for a minimum donation of 5 euros, or a 'Gold Bib' for 10 euros.
Certified Course
The event is organized by the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council and DG Eventos, with support from the Cabildo de Tenerife (through its public company Ideco) and Turismo Islas Canarias. This year, there's a new feature: the 10-kilometer course has been certified by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA).
This certification confirms that the distance has been accurately measured using official methods and that the course meets all necessary technical rules. As a result, any times achieved will be officially recognized for rankings, personal bests, records, and official classifications at both national and international levels.
The Binter NightRun Series is committed to sustainability, aiming to reduce its environmental impact. It does this by using local products (known as 'kilometer zero' products), implementing a special cleaning plan developed with local authorities, and encouraging the use of public transport.
The event also promotes equality and inclusion. It aims for an equal number of male and female participants and wants to be a sporting event open to everyone. To help with this, the courses are designed to make it easier for all runners to take part and enjoy the experience. Free registration is still offered for people with disabilities in both the 5 and 10-kilometer races.