The competition will once again take place on an urban course in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, starting at Playa de Las Alcaravaneras. There are two formats in the main categories: the Open, covering 5,710 metres with a 1,120-metre swim and a 4,590-metre run, and the Sprint, covering 11,420 metres with a 2,240-metre swim and a 9,180-metre run. Both courses can be completed individually or as part of a team.
The Open and Sprint races start on Saturday, 14 November, at 13:00. The time limit for the Open distance is one hour and 15 minutes, whilst the time limit for the Sprint distance is two hours and 30 minutes.
There is also a junior competition: the Gran Canaria Swimrun Kids. Children aged 10 to 13 cover 1,000 metres, comprising 200 metres of swimming and 800 metres of running. For young people aged 14 to 17, the course covers 2,000 metres, comprising 400 metres of swimming and 1,600 metres of running. The Kids' race starts at 12 noon. Entry to the Open or Sprint events costs 25 euros; the Kids' competition is free of charge.