MTRI CASTELLÓN Test Record with Nearly 1.200 Enrolled
The popular triathlon competition returns to the Valencian Community with the celebration of MTRI Castellon the following days 6 7 by julio y.
This event stands out for being the most crowded in the Mediterranean Triathlon circuit, attracting around 1.200 triathletes who will meet at the Grao de Castellón.
The second test of the Mediterranean Triathlon circuit will begin on Friday, July 5 at 15:30 p.m. at the Javier Marquina Soccer Field, and will have a notable female participation that is close to 33%.
The Castellón event, which follows the start of the circuit in May in Alicante, has managed to attract 1.154 triathletes. Many of these athletes will make their triathlon debut, while others seek to beat their own records with new distances.
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The MTRI Castellón will offer competitions in three modalities: supersprint, sprint y Olympic, over two days.
On Saturday, more than 800 participants will compete in the supersprint and sprint categories, while nearly 400 will compete in the Olympic category on Sunday.
One of the new features of this edition is the Olympic couples modality, which has attracted 375 athletes. This modality allows you to compete in mixed pairs, which adds a new and exciting element to the competition.
The event will take place in a festive atmosphere, with a village located at the Javier Marquina del Grao Football Field in Castellón, where live interviews will be held and attendees will be able to enjoy an exhibition and taste Valencian paella at the end of each day.
Additionally, due to the Euro Cup quarterfinal match between Spain and Germany, the organization has modified the bib delivery schedule on Friday, July 5.
MTRI Castellón has the support of the Castelló City Council, the Castelló Provincial Council, and Castelló Turisme, as well as Turisme de la Comunitat Valenciana.
Among the technical partners of the event are 42K Running and Gold Nutrition, along with brands such as Quadis Marzá, Bouquet (Anecoop's seedless watermelon), Nicety massages, Decathlon and Brilliant Rice.
The test is co-organized by the Valencian Community Triathlon Federation and the sporting events company EVASION RUNNING CASTELLÓN.
Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday July 5 | 15:30 - 17:30 PM | Collection of race bibs | Javier Marquina Football Field (Castellón) |
| 15:30 - 17:30 PM | Exhibition | Javier Marquina Football Field (Castellón) | |
| Saturday 6 July | 06:30 - 08:00 PM | Delivery of numbers | |
| 06:45 - 08:00 PM | Material control in transition box | ||
| 07:30 - 11:00 PM | Cloakroom service | ||
| 08:30 - 12:00 PM | Expo and post-competition massage service | ||
| 08:15 | Home competitions – Sprint | ||
| 08:15 | Federated Exit M | ||
| 08:17 | Output NO Federated M | ||
| 08:25 | Women's Outing | ||
| 08:27 | Sprint Couples Outing | ||
| 08:55 | Home competitions – SuperSprint | ||
| 08:55 | Federated Exit M | ||
| 08:57 | Non-Federated Output M | ||
| 09:05 | Women's Outing | ||
| 09:07 | Supersprint Couples Start | ||
| 11:00 | Sprint and Supersprint awards ceremony | ||
| 10:30 | Removal of material in box | ||
| 18:00 - 20:00 PM | Delivery of Olympic and EXPO distance numbers | ||
| Sunday July 7 | 06:45 - 07:50 PM | Delivery of numbers | |
| 06:45 - 07:50 PM | Material control in transition box | ||
| 07:30 - 11:00 PM | Cloakroom service | ||
| 08:30 - 12:00 PM | Expo and post-competition massage service | ||
| 08:00 | Olympic competition start | ||
| 08:00 | Federated Exit M | ||
| 08:02 | Non-Federated Output M | ||
| 08:10 | Women's Outing | ||
| 08:12 | Olympic Couples Outing | ||
| 11:30 | Award ceremony | ||
| 11:30 | Removal of material in box | ||
| Post-competition shower service |
Valencia, next test
The Mediterranean Triathlon 2024 circuit will continue with MTRI València on September 14 and 15. Registration for this test is open until September 8 and already has more than 1.200 registered in all modalities.
In addition to the popular competition, the Triathlon World Cup, the Spanish Paralympic Triathlon Championship and the Spanish Inclusive Triathlon Championship will be held in Valencia.
Tourism in Castellón
Castellón, located on the east coast of Spain, is a city that offers various tourist and sports attractions.
Among the notable places to visit is Ribalta Park, a green space ideal for walking and relaxing. Pinar beach, in Grao de Castellón, is perfect for enjoying the sea and the sun.
In addition, the old town of Castellón, with its cathedral and Plaza Mayor, offers an enriching cultural tour. For sports lovers, the Desert de les Palmes Natural Park offers hiking trails with impressive panoramic views.
