The Swiss runner has twice finished as runner-up in the race
Registration remains open for the event, set to take place from November 5–9, 2025, with start and finish in Tejeda
Anita Lehmann (Bern, Switzerland, 1980) is preparing for a new edition of the 360º The Challenge Gran Canaria, where she will aim to match or surpass her strong performances from previous participations in 2021 (in La Gomera) and 2022. The 360º The Challenge Gran Canaria will celebrate its 10th edition in 2025 and will be held from November 5 to 9, with the municipality of Tejeda as the central venue, hosting both the start and finish lines.
One of the toughest self-sufficiency races in the world will once again feature Anita Lehmann for the third time. The Swiss runner is a prominent figure in ultratrail running, as evidenced by her track record in races such as Crossing Switzerland, Tor des Géants, and Muntanyes de Prades Epic Trail Costa Daurada.
Currently holding an ITRA index of 643, Lehmann was the only woman to finish the TrailCAT 200 this March—covering 317 kilometers and 13,750 meters of elevation gain—achieving the sixth-best time overall. Her performance in Switzerland’s SwissPeaks Trail is also remarkable, having claimed victory four consecutive times (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021). She also secured a win at the Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB in 2023.
Anita Lehmann 360 de 2021.Laura Ortiz de Zárate
Third Time at 360º The Challenge Gran Canaria
Lehmann took part in one of the most demanding events on the ultradistance calendar consecutively in 2021 and 2022. In the edition held in La Gomera, she finished as the second woman, less than an hour behind winner Claire Bannwarth, and eighth overall.
In 2022, at the Gran Canaria edition, she completed the 270 kilometers and 14,900 meters of positive elevation in 64 hours and 50 minutes, once again taking second place in the women’s category, and finishing ninth overall.
Over 70 runners registered for November’s race
The 2025 edition of 360º The Challenge Gran Canaria already boasts more than 70 participants from 15 different countries. Registration for one of the world’s toughest self-sufficiency races remains open on the event’s official website: www.360thechallenge.com.
The 360º The Challenge Gran Canaria is organized by Arista Eventos, with the sponsorship of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria through Gran Canaria Tourism and the Island Sports Institute; the Government of the Canary Islands through Promotur – Islas Canarias; Tejeda City Council; Joma and Fred. Olsen Express; and the support of companies such as Aguas de Teror, Pepsi, Lorenzo González Automoción, Emicela, Gofio La Piña, Bonflex, Provital, and Inetel.