The Cabildo of Lanzarote celebrates the success of the thirteenth edition of the Lanzarote Wine Run, an event that has once again united sport, wine heritage and environmental commitment in the heart of the protected landscape of La Geria, recently recognized as an Important System of World Agricultural Heritage (SIPAM) by the FAO.
Both the president Oswaldo Betancort and the councilor of the Landscape and Food Sovereignty Area, Samuel Martín, have agreed to emphasize the "pride" of continuing to work to conserve and value this unique space in the world; and they have thanked the "civility and cordiality" of all the participants.
Thousands of people gathered this weekend in Uga (Yaiza) to participate or accompany in this event that was developed again under the slogan "Discover. Enjoy. Respect." Oswaldo Betancort participated in the 12-kilometer walk, together with councilors from the Government group such as Marci Acuña, Ascensión Toledo and Juan Monzón, while councilor Domingo Cejas ran in the short race, reaffirming institutional support for an initiative that has become a symbol of island identity.
The medals to the participants - as they arrived at the Uga finish line - were presented by councilor Samuel Martín, as well as the councilor of the Yaiza City Council, Daniel Medina, and the president of the Regulatory Council of the Designation of Origin of Lanzarote Wine, Jorge Rodríguez, representing the three main organizing entities. We must also thank the presence of the young members of the Creciendo Lanzarote Association, who collaborated at all times with the authorities by awarding medals to the many Lanzarote residents who enjoy and respect La Geria.
Victories for Aroa Merino, Yerove Rodríguez, Carlos Alfageme and Anya Lamprecht
The Wine Run 2025 has crowned Yerove Rodríguez as the absolute winner of the long race (23 km), with a time of 1:26:09, followed by Albi Cedrés (1:27:03) and Rayco Hernández (1:30:22). In the women's category, Aroa Merino shone again with a time of 1:39:12, beating Sandra Ortiz (1:57:51) and Cristina Molina (1:59:55).
In the 12 km category, Carlos Alfageme (0:47:27) was the fastest, followed very closely by Adrián González (0:47:40) and Andrés de León (0:48:49). In women's, the victory went to Anya Lamprecht (0:58:28), followed by Cristina Polanco (0:57:58) and Carmen Delia Luz (0:59:57).
As is tradition, the winners were awarded with their weight in wine, a symbolic and celebrated gift that honors the essence of the event. Another symbolic moment was the presence of Blanca, a 10-year-old camel who accompanied part of the route as a tribute to the men and women - and their camels - who for centuries have shaped the unique landscape of La Geria.
Likewise, the Uga fairgrounds hosted the Wine Festival throughout the weekend, with more than 90 varieties of wines from the wineries attached to the Lanzarote Designation of Origin. At their stands, participants were able to learn about and taste a wide sample of the local wine-growing wealth.
Inclusion
On the other hand, the participation of people with reduced mobility has been possible thanks to the Joëlette modality, promoted by the Area of Social Welfare and Inclusion, led by Marci Acuña. The event once again had the Diver seal, guaranteeing full accessibility in all spaces.
"Lanzarote Wine Run is not only a race, but a project that reflects the sustainable island model promoted by the Cabildo; and that pays for conservation and employment projects with NGOs such as ADISLAN and the Creciendo Association," clarified councilor Samuel Martín, who thanked all the co-organizing entities, the technical team, the security and civil protection forces, and the volunteers, for the work deployed "because they have made it possible for this Wine Run 2025 to be developed with success, security and good collective spirit".