Great performance by Joma athletes at Transgrancanaria, one of the most prestigious trail running events on the international calendar, securing 20% of the Top 5 positions.
The Joma Trail Team delivered an outstanding performance at the 27th edition of Transgrancanaria, one of the most iconic trail running competitions worldwide. Athletes sponsored by the brand achieved victories, podium finishes and numerous top results across different race distances, setting a remarkable milestone with 20% of the Top 5 athletes competing with Joma gear. All of them raced wearing the high-performance TR trail running shoe line and the ultralight Marathon II shirt.
This result reflects the strong presence of the Spanish brand among the elite of the competition, as well as its growing prestige and reach within the international trail running circuit.
Joma Trail Team results at Transgrancanaria 2026
Avanced (81 km)
In the Advanced race, one of the toughest distances of the event, Julen Calvo was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 7:26:02, becoming the new champion of this distance in his first — and truly epic — participation in Transgrancanaria.
The victory was even more exciting as the final stretch featured a duel between two Joma athletes: Julen Calvo and Leonard Mitrica, battling for first place. Mitrica eventually finished second with a time of 7:29:41. Both competed wearing the TR-6 trail running shoes equipped with a carbon plate.
Marathon (46 km)
The team continued its success in the Marathon (46 km) race, where Ikram Rharsalla (3:46:21) claimed victory and became one of the stars of the event in her debut at Transgrancanaria wearing the TR-7.
Another Joma athlete, Carolina Stenta, completed the podium in third place (4:02:49). Gemma Arenas (4:11:18) also finished among the top five, securing fourth place wearing the same model.
Half (21 km)
In the Half distance (21 km), Natalia González Barrachina (2:27:46) finished in an excellent fourth place wearing the TR-6, followed by Moana Lilly Khres (2:29:24) in fifth place, competing with the TR-7.
Promo (12 km)
Joma athletes also stood out in the Promo race (12 km). Mónica Vega (1:28:20) secured a third place podium finish wearing the TR-7, while Andrés Jiménez (1:11:02) and Patricia De Felipe (1:34:54) finished fourth in their respective categories.
KV (5 km)
In the explosive Kilometer Vertical (KV) race (5 km), Moana Lilly Khres (48:31) once again placed among the leaders with a second place finish, while Bel Calero (50:45) finished fourth, both wearing the TR-9 trail running shoes.
Joma trail running shoes: features and performance of TR-6, TR-7 and TR-9
- Joma TR-6: Ideal for marathons and ultra distances thanks to their carbon plate propulsion. Built with FLY REACTIVE ultra-light and reactive technology and a carbon plate in the midsole, they maximize energy return, reduce fatigue and help improve muscle recovery.
- Joma TR-7: A specialized shoe for marathon distances. The TR-7 is designed to deliver top performance across all types of terrain. Its 8 mm drop design combines rear FLY REACTIVE cushioning with front phylon, achieving an optimal balance between propulsion, comfort and stability.
- Joma TR-9: Designed for maximum lightness in shorter races, allowing runners to move with agility and speed. Its low-profile design with a 6 mm drop includes FLY REACTIVE technology and a semi-rigid STABILIS stabilizing piece, improving stability during explosive movements.
All these models feature a renewed versatile outsole with enhanced grip, developed using the new JOMA GRIP rubber compound, which improves traction on uneven, rocky and wet surfaces.