Preview of the 2025 Spanish Middle Distance Championship: Ibiza decides the titles

The 2025 Spanish Middle Distance Triathlon Championship takes place this Sunday, November 2nd in Ibiza, where the last national champions of the year will be crowned in a race with big names and several unknowns.

Ibiza will decide the last national titles of the year.

The 2025 national triathlon season comes to a close with the Championship of Spain of Average Distance, which will be played this Sunday, November 2nd in Santa Eularia des Riu (Ibiza).

The event will bring together a large part of the national scene, although with a somewhat smaller participation than usual due to the high travel costs, especially for amateur triathletes and clubs from the Iberian Peninsula.

Even so, expectations are high. The track promises a fast and demanding day, with forecasts of clear skies and 24 °CIdeal conditions to enjoy a national championship that will be held this year in T100 format, with four very fast cycling laps and a running circuit along the sea.

An open test between youth and experience

At male categoryThe field is as varied as it is unpredictable. There's a new crop of young triathletes ready to challenge the veterans.

Names such as Hector Tolsa, Miqui Riera y Francisco Javier Pelegrín They arrive with enthusiasm and competitive hunger, some making their debut in middle distance.

The presence of Carlos Oliver, who recently reached the podium in Challenge Barcelonaand who starts as one of the favorites for the title. Alongside him will be promising young players such as Ander Michelena, Alexandre Alvarez y Alejandro Rodriguez, ready to seize any opportunity.

Among the most experienced are Pello Osoro, Diego Mentrida, Gonzalo Fuentes, Julen Lopetegui, Julen Díez y Juan Ignacio Villarruel, the latter recently proclaimed victor of ICAN Gandía FullTherefore, his recovery status will be key to his chances of reaching the podium.

Without forgetting solid names like Guillem Rojas, Jaime Left, Mikel Txopitea, Dani Tolosa, Javi Cardona, Xabier Tijero, Sergio Ortiz, Miguel Ledesma o Victor Alvarez, all with real chances of breaking into the top ten.

Favorites for the women's title: Frades, Noguera and company

At female categoryThe most sonorous name is that of Gurutze Frades, the Basque triathlete who continues to demonstrate her level year after year and who, if she finally takes the start, will be the big favorite to win.

Next to her, Anna Noguera, Patricia Bueno y Sofia Aguayo They aim to complete a high-level podium.

In total they will be 16 women on the starting line, among them the French steffie lebenezic, which does not count towards the national championship but will contribute to the international level.

Conditions and route

The race will take place on 2 km of swimming, 80 km of cycling y 18 km of foot racewith accessible but selective routes.

The organizers are expecting a day without strong winds, which is unusual for the island. The cycling courses, with their wide turns and good asphalt, could favor large groups in the early stages.

The running segment will be decisive, with a flat but shadeless course, where heat management can make a difference.

A season finale that leaves a taste of the future.

The Ibiza national championship will bring the event to a close. calendar FETRI The 2025 championship will also serve to measure the progress of a new generation of Spanish middle-distance triathletes. If these young athletes manage to compete at the top against established names, the championship could mark a turning point.

Santa EulàriaTherefore, it will not only crown champions, but will also serve as a reflection of the generational shift that national triathlon is experiencing.