
Overview
Celebrating over 10 years of triathlon on the shores of the Mediterranean with a fast bike along closed highways and running along palm tree-lined boulevards.
Race information
Challenge Salou is a celebrated middle-distance triathlon held each May on Spain’s Costa Daurada, featuring a 1.9 km swim in the calm Mediterranean, a fast, flat 90 km bike on mostly closed roads, and a 21 km run along lively, palm-lined boulevards. It attracts athletes from around the world with options for short and relay distances, a festive race weekend with family-friendly events, and the chance to enjoy golden beaches and vibrant local support, perfect for PBs or a memorable destination race.5 reasons to race
A scenic swim in the Mediterranean with views that stretch from the mountain ranges to the golden beaches Run the beachfront boulevards of the Costa Daurada in the shade of the palm trees and lined with spectators cheering you to the finish line. Alongside the middle and short distance races, there are events for the whole family Easy access from Barcelona international airport Flat, spectator-friendly bike course closed to the traffic and winner of Best Bike Course in the 2024 Challenge Family Awards.Race categories
100 distance
Fun run
Standard distance
- Route
Typical race-day conditions
Air 19 °C · Water 18 °CRace distances
100 distance: 2 km swim · 80 km bike · 18 km run Standard distance: 1.9 km swim · 55 km bike · 11 km runSwim course
The two-lap 1.9 km swim is off the spectacular main Salou beach, with shallow waters and with views that reach the Delta de l’Ebre and the Serra de la Mussara. .Bike course
The three-lap bike course runs along closed a highway in which you will be surprised by the average speed reached. The course was voted Challenge Family Best Bike Course in 2024.Run course
Set on the fast, flat boulevard along the beachfront, you’ll discover the charm of the Costa Daurada and the warmth of the many spectators along the four-lap run course.
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Challenge Salou-Costa Daurada
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