Backyard Ultra in Gran Canaria.
The PROVITAL Backyard Ultra – Gran Canaria was created to bring the original format of one of the world’s most unique endurance events to the Canary Islands.
Since its first edition, the race has been part of the international Backyard Ultra circuit and follows the format created by Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell.
Gran Canaria now has its own Backyard. A race born on the island, connected to the global circuit and with a deeply Canarian identity.
A world-class Backyard with a Canarian soul.
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An event with international projection
Backyard Ultra has become an international phenomenon, with official races held around the world and major global competitions for both national teams and individual athletes.
The PROVITAL Backyard Ultra – Gran Canaria was a pioneer in bringing this format to the Canary Islands, placing Gran Canaria firmly on the international Backyard map.
Both the course and the event meet the requirements of the official Backyard Ultra circuit and form part of its international calendar of recognised races.
From Gran Canaria to wherever you are capable of going.
Your effort counts with ITRA too.
The PROVITAL Backyard Ultra – Gran Canaria is registered and recognised by the International Trail Running Association (ITRA), with its results included within the international trail running community.
Your effort is personal. Your effort leaves a mark.
In this way, every lap, every kilometre and every hour of effort in Gran Canaria goes beyond the finish line and becomes part of your international sporting record.
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FROM 2025 TO 2027: A STORY THAT KEEPS GROWING
2025 · Where It All Began
The first edition of the PROVITAL Backyard Ultra – Gran Canaria marked the arrival of the Backyard Ultra format in the Canary Islands.
The first ring of the bell turned an idea into reality and began a story that continues to grow, lap after lap.
David Teruel Lillo became the first Last Puntal, completing 28 laps and 187.8 kilometres, accompanied until the penultimate lap by his assist, Raúl Santana.
28 LAPS · 187.8 KM · THE FIRST LAST PUNTAL
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2026 · A Second Edition to Keep Growing
The second edition once again tested endurance, strategy and the ability to keep going as the hours began to take their toll.
Jonatan Florido Ramos became the 2026 Last Puntal after completing 25 laps and 167.5 kilometres.
Alongside him, Isaac Rodríguez Ruiz reached 24 laps, completing the 100-mile distance, and became his assist.
An edition defined by effort, camaraderie and a Backyard that continued to grow in Gran Canaria.
25 LAPS · 167.5 KM · 2026 LAST PUNTAL
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2027 · The Story Continues
In 2027, the bell will ring again in Gran Canaria.
The third edition of the PROVITAL Backyard Ultra – Gran Canaria will open a new chapter with the same spirit that inspired the race from the beginning: one lap every hour and the decision to go out again.
New Puntales. New stories. New limits to discover.
2027 · THIRD EDITIÓN
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Why “The last Puntal”?
In the Canary Islands, the word Puntal has a special meaning.
In Lucha Canaria (Canarian Wrestling), a Puntal represents one of the highest sporting categories. But its meaning goes far beyond that: it embodies strength, technique, endurance, and the values of respect and honour that are deeply rooted in our traditional sport.
The PROVITAL Backyard Ultra – Gran Canaria embraces this concept to recognise the person who goes the farthest when the laps, the hours and fatigue begin to decide the race.
The one who remains.
The one who goes out again.
The one who completes that final lap.
THE LAS PUNTAL.
A name that connects the roots of the Canary Islands with the essence of Backyard Ultra: enduring when no one else remains, because being a Puntal is about much more than winning: it is about enduring, inspiring and going out for one more lap.
THE LAST PUNTAL
