Welcome to Gran Canaria O-Meeting TOP Edition 2026
27th-31st December 2026
4 STAGES
2 TRAININGS
DIFFERENT TERRAINS
TOURIST VISITS & SERVICES
GCOM is the biggest Orienteering Event in Canary Islands. 4 stages: (San Silvestre night race, middle, Long, City Race) + Trainings…
Every year runners from more than 20 countries come together to enjoy 1 winter week the warm December sun (22ºC) in which they discover Gran Canaria
G-COM 2026
Program
27th
December
Day 1:
* Long Distance - forest
* Sprint - forest
28th
December
Day 2:
* Middle Distance (Night Race on a golf course)
29th
December
Day 3:
* Urban Race - Santa Brígida
* Prize giving ceremony
30th - 31st
December
* Tourist visit (only registered)
* Training 1
* Training 2
Check details in the Bulletin (button above).
The trainings will be enabled during the week of the event and afterwards to be carried out at a free time and date.
7 reasons for comming to Gran Canaria O-Meeting:
1. Unforgettable Christmas experience.
2. The world’s best climate.
3. Diverse and surprising terrains.
4. Be part of a top class international competition
5. A 100% sustainable event.
6. Discover the magic of the island of Gran Canaria
7. Share a perfect family-friendly vacation
Sure you can think of some more… 😉
Entries
Register now in the Gran Canaria O-Meeting. Get big discounts with early registration.
The deadline is on December 15th for all categories except OPEN.
@orientacion_canarias - New account with photos, videos and latest news from GCOM updated every day
Classes
MIXED
U 10, M/F 12, M/F 14, M/F 16
MALE
M18, M21, M35, M45, M55, M65, M75+
FEMALE
F18, F21, F35, F45, F55, F65, F75+
OPEN A, OPEN B
OPEN A: High difficulty (similar to M35).
OPEN B: Medium difficulty (similar to M16)
LocaTIONS
The exceptional location of the island of Gran Canaria, located on the 28th parallel, and its proximity to the African continent provides a very stable climate throughout the year, having an annual average of 22ºC and few rainfall.
In each edition we select new areas with new or updated maps, high level course planners and all types of terrain: forest, ravines, urban… and some surprise
Come and enjoy the best Christmas holidays by practicing your favorite sport and discovering our full of magic island.
Always
SPRING
Gran Canaria enjoys a privileged climate both in summer and in winter. The average temperature in December is around 19ºC, ideal for enjoying the competition.
Average Temperature in December
-3ºC
Oslo
7ºC
Madrid
2ºC
Munich
5ºC
London
0ºC
Vienna
7ºC
Rome
-1ºC
Stockholme
19ºC
Gran Canaria
6ºC
Brussels
5ºC
Dublin
Always
Spring
Gran Canaria enjoys a privileged climate both in summer and in winter. The average temperature in December is around 19ºC, ideal for enjoying the competition.
Average temperature in December
-3ºC
Oslo
7ºC
Madrid
2ºC
Munich
5ºC
London
19ºC
Gran Canaria
0ºC
Vienna
7ºC
Rome
-1ºC
Stockholme
Other O-events IN CANARY ISLANDS
TRAIL-O Gran Canaria has been subsidized by Gobierno de Canarias
Consultar todos los detalles en el Boletín
Los "training" estarán habilitados durante la semana del evento y posterior para realizar en horario y fecha libres.