Trail Shoes confirmed
The North Face Trail Prototype (Grip Variant)
The North Face
Worn for the first half (start to Artenara). Heavier lugs and better rubber for the wet, muddy northern section. Sample size felt too tight.
Transgrancanaria Classic 2026 Race Kit
Jonathan Albon’s race kit for his winning run at the 2026 Transgrancanaria Classic. He tactically changed shoes at Artenara, using a grip-focused TNF prototype for the wet first half and a more cushioned prototype for the dry, hot second half. Fueling at 80-90g carbs per hour using Precision Fuel 90g pouches plus sugar water (4g carbs + 1g pink Himalayan salt per 500ml), with Healthspan Elite caffeine gum every two hours.
Gear
Trail Shoes confirmed
The North Face Trail Prototype (Cushion Variant)
The North Face
Worn for the second half (Artenara to finish). Lower lugs, more cushioned. Described as the proto that will likely be released.
Watch confirmed
COROS PACE Pro
COROS
Vest likely
The North Face Summit Run Race Vest
The North Face
White colorway
Sources
- strava
- interview