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Challenge Peguera Mallorca chosen as the best race at the Challenge Family Awards 2024 2024

El Challenge Peguera Mallorca is back at the top of the circuit Challenge FamilyThe Calvià race has been named “Best Race of the Year” in the prestigious awards that the franchise grants annually.

This award is not just a one-off, as the event has also won the categories of “Best Finish Line” and “Best Pasta Party”. With these distinctions, there are already three awards within one of the most important middle-distance organisations worldwide.

The ceremony was held after analysing numerous surveys of participants in the 31 competitions that make up the brand. According to the data, the atmosphere, the location and the organisational solidity of the Calvià race made the difference.

This confirms Peguera's commitment to providing an impeccable experience to athletes and companions, thus reinforcing its status as a benchmark for the international triathlon season.

Global recognition for a race with tradition

The selection of Challenge Peguera Mallorca as “Best Race in the World” has special value because the event had already won the highest recognition in 2019 and 2022.

The athletes have highlighted aspects such as the beauty of the Majorcan environment, the quality of the services, the friendly treatment of the volunteers and the careful details for those travelling with family or friends.

The local experience of those who live in Calvià, together with the efforts of all the entities involved, make it possible to create a very complete competition. Therefore, these awards not only crown the race, but also the collective work of a municipality dedicated to sport.

Three awards that reinforce Calvià's prestige

The Challenge Peguera Mallorca organisation started with nine nominations, competing in most of the categories of the Challenge Family Awards 2024. Finally, the event has triumphed in three key sections:

  • Best Race of the Year: gives global recognition to Peguera as the most outstanding event among the 31 events on the circuit.
  • Best Finish Line: reflects the festive atmosphere and the excitement experienced in the final stretch.
  • Best Pasta Party: one of the most anticipated moments for participants, where local gastronomy and camaraderie add a unique touch.

Each of these awards shows that Calvià's proposal goes beyond a simple sporting competition. The triathlete does not just compete: he enjoys a well-cared-for stay, a circuit integrated into the beauty of Mallorca and an atmosphere created to motivate and support both the runners and the public.

Olympic figures and world champions in Peguera

The relevance of Challenge Peguera Mallorca is not limited to its excellent results in the rankings. During its ten years of existence, the event has been attended by some of the biggest names in international triathlon:

  • Lisa Norden and Nicola Spirig, both Olympic medalists.
  • Alistair Brownlee, double Olympic gold.
  • Pablo Dapena and Alexandra Tondeur, world long distance champions.
  • Mario Mola, the most outstanding Balearic triathlete in history.
  • Magnus Ditlev and Imogen Simmonds, current benchmarks in middle and long distance running.

These figures have valued the demand and the organizational quality of the test, which has contributed to its consolidation as an unmissable event in the calendar European middle distance.

Seeing triathletes of this calibre competing on the Peguera circuit also boosts the tourist and sporting projection of the island of Mallorca.

A project designed for the municipality of Calvià

Calvià has turned this triathlon into a strategic project that promotes sports tourism. The event combines the initiatives of public institutions, commercial and sports associations, as well as the participation of citizens.

The local network – hotels, restaurants and leisure establishments – collaborates to ensure that athletes and their companions enjoy an entertaining stay with a variety of activities.

The Balearic Federation and the Spanish Triathlon Federation also show great support. It is clear that this synergy between athletes, authorities and companies is one of the secrets that explain the good evaluation of Challenge Peguera Mallorca.

The growth of the event over the years, coupled with the effort to offer attractive options to those seeking to combine tourism and competition, strengthens Calvià's presence on the international triathlon scene.

Other races honoured at the Challenge Family Awards

The Challenge Family circuit's honour roll includes races from different corners of the world. The Peguera Triathlon was not the only race to be recognised, as other categories also include:

  • Best Race Venue – The Championship (Slovakia)
  • Best New Race – Challenge Xiamen (China)
  • best swim – The Championship (Slovakia)
  • Best Bike - Challenge Salou (Spain)
  • Best run – Challenge Almere-Amsterdam (Netherlands)
  • Best Finish Line Party – Peguera-Mallorca Challenge (Spain)
  • best fans - DATEV Challenge Roth (Germany)
  • Best After Race Food – DATEV Challenge Roth (Germany)
  • Best Video Content – DATEV Challenge Roth (Germany)
  • Most Eco Friendly – Challenge Wānaka (New Zealand)
  • Most Family Friendly – Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee (Austria)

This list confirms the international vocation of the franchise and the desire of each branch to stand out in some aspect.

The fact that Peguera has been crowned the best event of the year for the third time underlines the ability of this town to offer a complete experience to triathletes, whether professional or beginner, and their companions.

For any athlete looking to combine triathlon and an attractive environment, this event becomes a must-see on the middle distance calendar.

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