Santa Cruz Half Marathon to Cause Major Traffic and Transport Disruptions This Weekend

The 12th Santa Cruz de Tenerife Half Marathon takes place this Sunday, November 15, and the city council and transport operator TITSA have announced significant changes to traffic and public transport to accommodate the event. The race, which includes both a 21-kilometer half marathon and an eight-kilometer fun run, will require several major roads to close throughout the weekend.

Local police will begin implementing traffic restrictions on Saturday, November 14. Key routes, including Avenida Marítima, Vía Litoral, Avenida Anaga, and the road to San Andrés (TF-11), will be affected. To help residents reach the Anaga neighborhoods, the port road will serve as an alternative route, with access points near the Auditorium and the Oceanographic Institute. Drivers should also note that street parking will be prohibited along the race route, with restrictions on Avenida Marítima beginning as early as Friday night to allow for setup.

Public transport will also see major changes. TITSA is reorganizing several urban and interurban lines; notably, line 920 will be suspended, and routes near Plaza de España will be diverted. Buses traveling from the south will be rerouted through the Tres de Mayo tunnel. Stops on the way to San Andrés will be closed, though passengers who need to transfer will be offered free return trips. Additionally, the tram service on Line 1 will be shortened on Sunday morning, ending at the La Paz stop from 8:45 a.m. onwards, meaning the section to the Interchanger will be out of service.

City officials are urging residents to avoid using private cars and to plan their travel well in advance. Drivers should follow all temporary signage posted throughout the city. Traffic is expected to return to normal gradually once the race concludes at the finish line on Paseo Francisco Grandi Giraud, depending on the progress of the event and the discretion of local police.