Patrick Lange wins the San Silvestre de Alcúdia 2025 and ends the year on top
German triathlete Patrick Lange ended the 2025 competitive year with a clear victory in the San Silvestre de Alcúdia 2025, winning the 7,5 kilometer race with authority.
Patrick Lange's dominance in the streets of Alcúdia
On December 31, the Mallorcan town of Alcúdia The San Silvestre race experienced one of its most successful editions, with all race bibs sold out days before registration closed. In that context, Patrick Lange He was the main protagonist of the day.
The German, world champion HOMBRE DE HIERRO en 2017, 2018 and 2024, he won the long-distance race 7,5 kilometers with a time of 21:41, which represents an average pace of 2:54 per kilometerFrom the first meters he made it clear that he wasn't going to speculate, making a difference even in the first intermediate checkpoints.
The course, entirely urban and passing through the old town of Alcúdia, posed no obstacle for Lange, who maintained a steady and solid pace throughout the race. By the halfway point, his lead was already evident, and victory was practically assured.
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A wide margin over their pursuers
Second position went to Jordi Palou Muñoz, who crossed the finish line in 23:22, 1 minute and 40 seconds of the winner, with an average pace of 3:07/kmThe third step of the podium was occupied by Guillem Bartomeu Vadell Riera, with a record of 23:30 and a rhythm of 3:08/km.
Both runners maintained a close battle for the podium, but were unable to respond to the change of pace imposed by Lange at the front, especially in the final part of the course.
A race with a great atmosphere and double distance
The San Silvestre race in Alcúdia once again confirmed its popular appeal, selling out all the available spots. 650 numbers available.
The race featured two distances: a short one of 2,5 kilometersdesigned for recreational runners, and the long race of 7,5 kilometers, where the fastest and most competitive athletes gathered.
While the short distance race produced festive images and a very family-friendly atmosphere, the long race offered a remarkable level, with demanding paces and participation that went beyond the local area.
First step of the 2026 season for Patrick Lange
Although the race was held on the last day of 2025, this victory represents the first competitive result of the new season all with Patrick Langewho spends a good part of the season training in Mallorca. It's no coincidence that the German chooses these kinds of races to fine-tune his form before refocusing on the major goals of the season.
To their 39 years in the MakingLange continues to show an intact competitive ability, especially in the running segment, one of the segments that has historically given him an advantage in the Ironman distance.
The German's main objective will once again be the IRONMAN World ChampionshipWith Hawaii on the horizon, where he will try to further expand an already historic record.
Another noteworthy story: Sam Laidlow is considering the Barcelona Marathon 2026
Meanwhile, another IRONMAN world champion has also been noticia at the beginning of this year. Sam Laidlow, world champion in 2023 and recent winner of Challenge Roth, has hinted at the possibility of competing in Barcelona Marathon, planned for March 15th 2026.
The Frenchman explained that the idea would be to use the marathon as an early-season goal, focused on gaining confidence in running before facing his biggest challenge of the year: fighting for the title again. IRONMAN World Championship.
Although Laidlow already runs marathons within the Ironman distance, making the leap to a specific 42,195 km event would represent a further step in his evolution as a complete triathlete.
