Half Madrid 2026 confirms its date and will bring middle-distance triathlon back to the capital
The Half Madrid 2026 will take place on September 27, 2026 in the Casa de Campo, marking the return of middle-distance triathlon to Madrid with a key event of the season. calendar National and international.
El Half Madrid It already has a confirmed date and will be held on 27th September 2026, with the Casa de Campo lake setting as the epicenter of one of the most anticipated events on the national middle-distance calendar.
After several years without an event of this kind in the capital, Madrid regains prominence with a competition that combines format, route and competitive weight.
It's not just another race: the Half Madrid 2026 will Madrid Middle Distance Championship plus, qualifying race for the national middle and long distance ranking.
Three formats and a clear commitment to non-drafting
The organization has confirmed that the program will feature three modalities: distance SHORTS, distance HALF y HALF AquabikeAll of them will be contested without drafting, a key aspect for those seeking a purer competition more aligned with the spirit of middle-distance triathlon.
The HALF event, the main event of the competition, will consist of 1.850 meters of swimming on the lake in the Casa de Campo park, 83 kilometers of cycling in a single turn and 18,6 kilometers of foot race through an urban and natural route that will pass through the Huerta de la Partida and Madrid Río, arriving next to the transition zone.
The SHORT option will offer a more affordable alternative, with 950 meters of swimming, 40 kilometers of cycling y 10 kilometers of foot racesharing much of the stage with the long test.
In turn, the HALF Aquabike It will maintain the same swimming and cycling segments as the HALF, with a brief running section of just 280 meters from the transition to the finish line.
The Casa de Campo, the nerve center of the event
One of the Half Madrid's strengths is its location. transition area will be located in the Casa de Campo Lake Football Field, a large and recognizable space that will facilitate logistics for both athletes and the public.
The course combines green spaces, urban sections, and a very familiar environment for Madrid residents, contributing to a special atmosphere throughout the day. The organizers hope the event will once again make Madrid a meeting point for triathletes from all over Spain and abroad.
Limited registrations and opening in January
Registration will be limited to 800 participants among the different modalities, which reinforces the careful and controlled nature of the event. Registration for the 2026 edition will open on Thursday, January 15th., with an initial reduced price for the first few days.
The organization emphasizes the importance of reviewing the conditions of cancellation insurance before formalizing the registration, an aspect increasingly valued by triathletes.
La Triathlete's Guide and departure lists They will be published later, as the test date approaches.
Madrid returns to the scene in the middle distance
With the Half Madrid 2026, the capital regains a benchmark event in the middle distance, a format highly demanded by triathletes who seek demanding challenges without making the complete leap to the long distance.
The combination of the course, the absence of drafting, and the competitive weight makes this race one of the dates to mark in red for the next season.
More information in https://halfmadrid.com/
