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Welcome to Gran Canaria O-Meeting 10th Edition 2023

27th-31st December 2023

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4 STAGES

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1 TRAIL-O FEDO LEAGUE

2 O-TRAINING

DIFFERENT TERRAINS

FREE TOURIST VISITS & SERVICES

GCOM is the biggest Orienteering Event in Canary Islands.  4 stages (San Silvestre night race, middle, Long, City Race), Trail-O, 2 O-Trainings…

Every year runners from more than 20 countries come together to enjoy 6 days under the warm December sun (22ºC) in which they discover Gran Canaria.

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G-COM 2023 Program

27th

december

Day 1:
* Accreditations and bip numbers
* San Silvestre night race in Bandama Golf Course - SANTA BRÍGIDA.

28th

december

Day 2:
* GCOM Training 1
* TRAIL-O (FEDO National League) in Osorio TEROR

29th

december

Day 3:
* GCOM Training 2
* Middle Distance - forest (Llanos de la Pez)

30th

december

Day 4: Long Race - forest (Llanos de la Pez)

31st

december

Day 4: City Race SANTA BRÍGIDA

7 reasons for comming to Gran Canaria O-Meeting:

1. Enjoy an unforgettable Christmas

2. The best climate in the world

3. Varied and surprising terrain

4. Be part of a top class international competition

5. Meet people from all countries

6. Discover the magic of the island of Gran Canaria

7. Share a family 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 19th for all categories except OPEN.

@orientacion_canarias - New account with photos, videos and latest news from GCOM updated every day

Classes

MIXED

M/F 10, M/F 12,
M/F 14, M/F 16

MALE

M18, M21B, 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 this renewed edition we have selected new areas with new or updated maps, high level course planners and all types of terrain: forest, ravines, urban…

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

This project has been subsidized by the Government of the Canary Islands , Spain and co-financed by the European Fund
of Next Generation