The Spain T100 Triathlon Pamplona Navarra 2026 will take place on May 23 and 24 with a course of 2 km swimming in the Alloz reservoir, 80 km cycling to Pamplona and 18 km running through the historic center of the city.
The event will be the third test of the season for T100 Triathlon World Tour, the professional middle-distance circuit powered by the PTOand will also host the Spanish Medium Distance Triathlon and Aquabike Championship.
The organizers have already confirmed the details of a route that blends scenery, challenge, and atmosphere. It's no coincidence that Sara Pérez Sala, One of the most outstanding Spanish triathletes in middle distance, has focused both on the beauty of swimming and on the special character of the running race in Pamplona.
A journey designed to leave a lasting impression
The Spain T100 Pamplona Navarra will not be a flat or linear race. The circuit design points in just the opposite direction: a varied route, with changes of pace and with its own identity in each segment.
Swimming will start in the Alloz Reservoir, one of the most striking points of the route. From there, the race will connect with a cycling section of 80 kilometers in a single lap on the way to Pamplona, before closing with a running segment of 18 kilometers through the historic streets of the Navarrese capital.
Swimming in Alloz: the most visual stretch
To Sara Perez Sala, the most beautiful part of the course will be in the water. The Spanish triathlete highlighted the scenic value of the Alloz Reservoir, a setting that gives the race its own personality from the start.
It's not just about aesthetics. Starting in such a setting also reinforces the event's character as a major competition, a key event on the calendar. In a race like the T100, where every detail counts, opening the day in a recognizable location can add even more prestige to the experience for both professionals and age groups.
80 kilometers of cycling with rolling terrain and technical sections
The biggest differences will likely be seen in the cycling segment. The new circuit of 80 km one way It presents a wavy profile, far from the constant power paths.
There will be winding terrain, short and medium climbs, several steep descents and fast curves that will require you to manage both your effort and your bike very well.
That makes the race more than just a fast middle-distance run. Simply generating watts won't be enough here. Positioning, choice of development, line selection, and confidence on descents they could end up being decisive.
The PTO itself defines the Pamplona route as a demanding journey through the Navarrese roads before reaching the capital, and Sara Pérez Sala's assessment fits with that idea of a very lively cycling sector with a significant tactical component.
For the fan, that's precisely one of the key aspects of this Spain T100. On paper, the cycling section looks set to be the most selective of the day and the one most likely to break up the race before the final transition.
The footrace will bring the spectacle to the center of Pamplona
If swimming has the visual component and cycling the tactical difficulty, the running seems designed to concentrate the most emotional part of the event.
The final circuit will run through the old town of Pamplona, in an area as symbolic as the route of the San Fermín festival.
Sara Pérez Sala has emphasized precisely that point: running through the historic center, with spectators very close by and in a city with a tradition of major events, can turn the final stretch into one of the most special moments of the entire race.
The official event information reinforces this idea when presenting the final 18 kilometers like a route through medieval streets and with a distinctly festive atmosphere at the finish. This gives the race a very different ending from other events on the circuit, where the running portion usually takes place in more open or less recognizable spaces for the spectator.
A women's race at home and with symbolic value
Another element that Sara Pérez Sala wanted to highlight is that the professional event in Pamplona will have female protagonismThe Spanish triathlete pointed out that watching the world's best compete live in a Spanish city can have a real impact on younger athletes.
That component goes beyond the result. For an event that wants to establish itself in Spain within the T100, having a recognizable route, a venue with a distinct identity, and a top-level women's race helps to build an event with its own personality.
Pamplona, a location that fits the T100 philosophy
The choice of Pamplona is not solely due to logistics. The PTO and the FETRI They see Navarra as a venue with organizational experience, an attractive route and an already consolidated triathlon community.
The event will be held in a city that has already demonstrated its ability to host major middle-distance competitions, which strengthened its bid to be included in the T100 calendar.
The popular appeal also plays a role. The organizers have emphasized that this event is designed to combine elite and age-group athletes in a single weekend of triathlon, which aligns perfectly with the circuit's philosophy.
In fact, demand has been so high that the federated places in the Spanish Championship were sold out weeks ago, with availability only remaining in specific categories.
What type of triathlete do these courses favor?
Looking at the overall design, the Spain T100 Pamplona Navarra 2026 seems to favor a fairly well-rounded rider. It doesn't give the impression of being a race for pure specialists or those who rely on a single segment.
The swimming You can order the test soon. The bike It will require control and skill. The race on footWith the accumulated wear and tear and the urban environment, it will reward those who arrive with legs and heads to move well in a final stretch that will be anything but neutral.
In other words, the course suggests a race with real action and the potential for significant time gaps before the finish line. And that, for the spectator and for the T100's own narrative, is good news.
One of the key events on the 2026 calendar
The Spain T100 Pamplona Navarra 2026 already has several elements to become one of the most attractive events of the medium distance calendar In Spain: a reservoir with character for the start, a technical and undulating bike course, a footrace through the heart of Pamplona and the added competitive element of hosting the Spanish Triathlon and Aquabike Middle Distance Championship.
It remains to be seen how all of that will translate into a race, but the course design already gives a pretty clear idea: Pamplona is not joining the T100 to be just another venue, but to offer an event with its own identity..
