Lanzarote opens the 2026 Triathlon World Cup season
The Lanzarote Triathlon World Cup 2026 will take place on March 14 in Costa Teguise and will bring together Olympic medalists, world champions and a large Spanish contingent in the first event of the international circuit.
The island of Lanzarote is preparing to experience this Saturday his debut on the World Triathlon Cup circuit, with a test that will mark the start of the international triathlon season in 2026.
The competition will be held in Costa Teguisewith the start and transition area located on Las Cucharas beach. The day will include popular races in the morning and elite competitions in the afternoon, which will be the main focus of attention. international calendar.
The event involves Lanzarote's debut as a World Triathlon World Cup venue, on an island that for decades has been one of the best-known destinations for international triathlon and a regular training ground for professional athletes.
A top-level international lineup
The output lists show a very high level in both the women's and men's events, with the presence of Olympic medalists, world champions and several triathletes with World Cup victories.
In the women's race, one of the big favorites will be Georgia Taylor-Brown, Olympic medalist and world champion in 2020, who returns to the World Cup circuit after focusing on other goals during the last few seasons.
He will also be at the starting line. Laura Lindemann, Olympic champion of the mixed relay with Germany and one of the fastest triathletes on the circuit in sprint distance.
The French contingent also boasts prominent names such as Sandra Dodet y Read Coninx, both medalists in World Cups.
Strong Spanish presence in the women's event
Spain will have a large contingent in the women's race, led by Miriam Casillas, who arrives in Lanzarote after winning the San Pedro de la Paz World Cup at the end of 2025.
Next to her will be Marta Pintanel, a regular on the international circuit and also a medalist in World Cups.
The Spanish team is completed by:
- María Teresa Jiménez-Orta
- Ana Carballo
- Maria Barcelo
- Marina Muñoz
- Cecilia Santamaría
- Clara Aulinas
- Miriam Andreu
- Noelia Juan
David Cantero leads the Spanish men's team
In the men's race, the main Spanish representative will be David cantero, runner-up in the World Series Final (WTCS) in 2025 and winner of several World Cups in recent years.
Among the most prominent international rivals are Dorian Coninx, world champion in 2024 and one of the most complete triathletes on the circuit.
He will also be at the starting line. Tim hellwig, winner of several World Cups, in addition to other names who are arriving in good form such as Arnaud mengal or the African champion Jawad abdelmoula.
The Spanish representation in the men's race will be large, with ten triathletes at the starting line:
- Stephen Basanta
- Eloy Canales
- Andres Prieto
- Izan Edo
- David cantero
- Pelayo Gonzalez
- Genis Grau
- Vicente Hernández
- Kevin Tarek Viñuela
- Antonio Serrat
Among them are triathletes with extensive international experience such as Genis Grau, Antonio Serrat, Vicente Hernández or Kevin Tarek Viñuela, alongside young players who continue to grow in the circuit such as Izan Edo or Eloy Canales.
Lanzarote, a historic triathlon venue
La Lanzarote World Cup It has generated great excitement since its announcement. The island is one of the world's most famous triathlon venues and a regular training spot for professional triathletes during the European winter.
The circuit World Triathlon Cup It brings together international events where many of the world's best triathletes compete and also serves as a platform to access the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS).
With a top-level start list and a strong Spanish presence, the first edition of this World Cup promises an intense day of competition in Costa Teguise.
How to follow it live
This event in Lanzarote takes on special strategic importance as it is responsible for opening the calendar Following the postponement of the Liévin event, Spain has once again become the epicenter of world triathlon.
Fans will be able to follow the development of the elite competitions through the official live broadcast of Triathlon Live, where a very close tactical battle is expected both in the cycling segment on the volcanic roads and in the final running race along the Costa Teguise seafront.
