Challenge Salou

Celebrating 10 Years Of Triathlon On The Shores Of The Mediterranean With A Fast Bike Along Closed Highways And Running Along Palm Tree-Lined Boulevards.

Five Reasons to Race Challenge Salou

1. A scenic swim in the Mediterranean with views that stretch from the mountain ranges to the golden beaches.
2. Flat, spectator-friendly bike course closed to the traffic and winner of Best Bike Course in the 2024 Challenge Family Awards.
3. 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.
4. Something for all the family. Alongside the middle and short distance races, there are events for the whole family: Breakfast Run/ Challenge Woman/ Sailfish Open Water/ABUS Bike
5. Easy access from Barcelona international airport.

About Challenge Salou 

Challenge Salou a traditional  middle distance triathlon in Spain, returns each year to the Costa Daurada, one hour from Barcelona, to offer you a unique experience.

In the swim, you’ll have the chance to swim at a spectacular beach with shallow water and views which reach the Ebro delta and the Mussara mountain range.

After the swim the bike course takes you on a dual carriageway where you’ll be surprised by the average speed reached and then along to the centre of Salou, making it the best out off two worlds, fast yet spectator-friendly.

And when you’re running you’ll discover the charm of the Costa Daurada and the warmth of the many spectators along the route. 

There are two different distances

• Half distance triathlon with a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run
• Short distance triathlon with 1.9km of swimming, 54km bike and 11km run

About the Side Events

The evening before the Challenge Salou you can enjoy a 4km charity family fun run. During the day there is also an ABUS Bike Test and a Sailfish Open Water Swim.