The 2026 Spanish Long Distance Triathlon and Aquabike Championship will be held in Doñana
The 2026 Spanish Long Distance Triathlon Championship now has a confirmed venue and date: it will be held on October 17th at the Desafío Doñana, within one of the most recognizable settings in the calendar national.
Doñana will host the 2026 Spanish Long Distance Championship
It's official. After months of rumors and speculation, the Spanish Long Distance Triathlon and Aquabike Championship 2026 It will be held October 17 in the framework of Doñana Challenge, putting an end to the debate about the venue and clearing up any remaining doubts.
The championship will be held on the axis Sanlúcar de Barrameda–Huelva, with Doñana As a backdrop, an environment as spectacular as it is demanding.
The test, which will reach its peak in 2026 Edition 15Thus, it takes on the challenge of hosting a national title on a delicate date in the international calendar.
That same day will also be celebrated Doñana Middle Distance Challenge, a qualifying event for the national ranking.
The championship will include categories Elite, Age Groups and Paralympic TriathlonIn addition Spanish Long Distance Aquabike Championship.
Distance C for the national: decision confirmed
One of the points that has generated the most discussion is the chosen format. The Spanish Championship will be held in distance C, with a route of:
- 3.000 meters of swimming
- 120 km of cycling
- 30 km of foot race
A different format from the last editions held in Oropesa y Girona, but it fits within the regulations, as it coincides with the historical distances of the ITU long distance world championships.
Even so, it has not left part of the group indifferent, especially those who had been opting for routes closer to the Ironman.
Doñana, confirmed venue after months of uncertainty
For much of the year it was almost taken for granted that the epic triathlon It would host the championship again. In fact, it was even listed as an official candidate on its own website.
Ultimately, that won't be the case. The national championship is changing venues, and in doing so, a clear separation between championships is being consolidated. media y long distanceavoiding concentrating them in the same week.
In this context, the 2026 Spain Distance Media Championship the May 23 in Pamplonain the Half Triathlon Pamplona IruñaThis, on paper, provides more sporting coherence and facilitates season planning.
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Reigning champions and generational change
The following are listed as champions in the record books Fernando Zorrilla y Judith Corachán. With Judith Corachán Now that she has retired, the focus will be especially on the women's event, where a clear change is expected in the national long distance.
In the male category, Fernando Zorrilla It will continue to be the great reference point… as long as it decides to be on the starting line.
Busy schedule and direct competition
The crucial point is the date. October 17 It coincides with or directly overlaps with very powerful tests such as ICAN Gandía, IRONMAN Malaga, IRONMAN Cascais or Half Challenge Peguera Mallorca.
A weekend packed with attractive options for professionals and competitive age groups.
The question is inevitable: does this choice reinforce the value of the Spanish Championship or dilute it in a saturated calendar?
Doñana is gaining weight and visibility, but the championship will have to convince the best in a context where planning will be key.
Registrations, prizes and PTO points
The test will be held in Matalascanas and be Spanish Championship of Long Distance Triathlon and Aquabike.
Registration is scheduled to open on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:00 pmwith three price tiers:
- Long distance: €120 / €150 / €180
- Aquabike: €100 / €120 / €150
In addition, the event scores for the ranking PTO and will have 10.000 € in prizes, an extra incentive to attract top-level triathletes.
All the info in the Official Site
