What kind of race is the Subida Icod-La Guancha?
The Subida Icod-La Guancha is a hill climb on Tenerife and is being held for the 31st time this year. The organiser is Escudería Daute Realejos, a motorsport club from the island.
Drivers race along the TF-342, an ordinary mountain road between Icod de los Vinos and La Guancha in the north of Tenerife. The organisers call it a "conocido trazado", a well-known route with demanding corners.
The race counts towards the Campeonato Provincial de Montaña de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the provincial hill climb championship. It also forms part of the Campeonato Recalvi de Tenerife de Montaña, the Recalvi hill climb championship of Tenerife.
Who is taking part and who is organising?
The entry list is full: 110 cars compete in the speed classification, as the organisers confirmed. Another 18 are on a waiting list, said Celestino Díaz, president of the organising committee, at the official presentation.
The presentation took place on Wednesday at the Ayuntamiento de La Guancha, the local council of La Guancha. Mayor Alejandro Herrera issued the invitation, and sports councillor Jésica González, with only one s, gave the welcome.
Celestino Díaz asked participants for "máxima responsabilidad y respeto" towards residents along the route. Reckless driving could endanger drivers, passers-by and residents, he warned.
Companies such as Orvecame, Cicar, Repsol Palo Blanco, Repsol San Juan de la Rambla and Repsol El Tanque are also involved.
What restrictions apply to residents and visitors?
Residents and visitors should expect motorsport on the mountain road between Icod de los Vinos and La Guancha on 30 and 31 October 2026. The TF-342 will be regulated during the event, as reported by automovilismocanario.com.
It is not stated whether the recycling centre opening times will change because of the race. Anyone heading to the recycling centre on race weekend should allow extra journey time.
Which details are still open?
The exact timetable, the final entry list, possible fees and officially ordered traffic measures remain open. The organisers described the programme horario only briefly at the presentation and gave no details.
We found no official decision on closure times, involved authorities or diversion routes. Nobody has published the budget or the contributions of individual backers either.
How do I get there as a spectator?
The route lies in the north of Tenerife, between Icod de los Vinos and La Guancha. From the south, the TF-5 or the TF-82 leads there depending on your starting point.
The journey from the south is longer, but motorsport fans may find it worthwhile because of the spectacular corners. The organisers recommend taking the safety instructions seriously and using only designated spectator areas.
The sources give no details on public transport, parking or access areas. Anyone travelling by regular bus, the guagua, should ask the transport operators in advance about possible changes.
Current information is available from the Ayuntamientos of Icod de los Vinos and La Guancha and from the Cabildo de Tenerife. The organisers ask spectators to follow the instructions of the safety staff.
What next steps are planned?
Next up is the race itself on 30 and 31 October 2026. The organisers have confirmed the entry list as full and set up a waiting list.
Mayor Alejandro Herrera called the Subida Icod-La Guancha "una de las carreras más señeras del calendario automovilístico de Tenerife", one of the most important races in Tenerife's motorsport calendar. He stressed how economically important it is for the municipality.
Javier Sierra, mayor of Icod de los Vinos, highlighted his town's historic support for the event. He spoke of an "entorno único", a unique setting, and of the backing of many companies and volunteers.
Anyone wanting to watch should check closure times and spectator areas shortly before race weekend. The organisers announced a comprehensive coordination and safety operation, but details are still pending.