The season begins with duathlon: Korona Madrid Circuit 2026
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The start of the year also marks the real start of the sports season for many triathletes.
Duathlon has established itself as one of the best ways to get back into competition after winter, and the Korona Madrid 2026 Circuit offers a calendar a compact training camp between February and March to start the season without depending on swimming and to regain competitive feeling from the first months of the year.
With the duathlon season about to begin, many triathletes and duathletes are looking for races that will allow them to to gauge their competitive form after winter.
El Korona Circuit Madrid 2026 has already confirmed their schedulewith several dates between February and March that are presented as a an ideal option to start the season without depending on swimming and experience the competition from the first months of the year.
Duathlon as the start of the season
Competing in duathlons at the beginning of the year has become a common strategy for those planning their triathlon season.
The run-bike-run format is particularly well-suited to winter training and allows for:
- Regain competitive feeling after the winter break.
- Test the actual intensity both running and cycling.
- Strengthen technical aspects such as transitions and rhythm management.
- Arriving at the triathlon season with sports confidence and competitive pace.
Why choose the Korona Madrid Circuit?
Korona Madrid is not just a calendar of events: it is one of the best-known duathlon circuits in the Community of Madrid and the national calendar, with a mix of formats that cover everything from the most natural terrain to fast road courses.
Furthermore, in 2026 the organization has introduced cash prizes in two of its events (El Molar and Jarama Duathlon), which adds a competitive incentive for those who compete for results beyond the race number.
Confirmed calendar for the Korona Madrid Circuit 2026
The circuit maintains its traditional structure with four tests between February and MarchAll with open registration on the official website:
| Discipline | Date | Location | Mode |
| Ecodumad Cross | February 1 | San Agustín de Guadalix | Cross Duathlon |
| Ecodumad Road | February 15 | Warner Bros. Park (Madrid) | Road duathlon / team time trial |
| El Molar Duathlon | March 1, 2026 | The Molar | Cross Duathlon |
| Duathlon of the Jarama | March 29, 2026 | Jarama Circuit (Algete / Fuente el Saz) | Sprint, Olympic and Middle distance |
All tests allow individual registrationand many participants choose to complete the circuit in order to score in the global ranking thereof.
What each test offers
- Ecodumad Cross (Feb 1): One of the duathlons with the longest history on the circuit, combining technical and varied sections, ideal for those who prefer demanding challenges off the asphalt.
- Ecodumad Road (February 15): road test with an unusual format in Spain: team time trial and multiple modalities, with individual, pairs or relay races, which brings tactical and social variety to the calendar.
- El Molar Duathlon (March 1): Cross-country format with a natural course that demands endurance and technique; in addition, in 2026 it will feature cash prizes for the top overall qualifiers.
- Jarama Duathlon (March 29): test that offers three distances (sprint, Olympic and middle distance) on a fast, non-drafting course, making it a benchmark for triathletes fine-tuning their form for longer distances, and will also distribute cash prizes in its middle distance
Advantages for registered participants
In addition to competing, those who register for the Korona Madrid Circuit will be able to benefit from discounts and advantages from sponsors linked to the event, and participate in a an atmosphere that mixes experienced athletes with amateurs looking for their first race of the year.
Why compete in duathlon now?
Starting the season with a duathlon allows you to:
- To test physical and mental fitness after the winter base work.
- Evaluate competitive feelings without depending on swimming.
- Integrate aspects of running and cycling under competitive pressure.
- Adjust goals and paces before facing the triathlon season.
The compact and varied calendar of Korona Circuit Madrid 2026 This logic is supported by offering tests with different technical and competitive profiles between February and March that help to Start the season with rhythm and clear objectives.
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