Zarautz Triathlon 2027

Swimming from Getaria to Zarautz in the Cantabrian Sea, climbing Meagas three times and running through the crowds on the seafront: the Zarautz Triathlon (Zarauzko Triatloia) is one of the oldest and most prestigious middle-distance triathlons in Spain. It has been held since 1987 and has one of the most intense atmospheres on the calendar. General information: - The 2027 edition will be held on Saturday 2027-06-12, with the women's start at 14:00 and the men's at 14:10. - It is organised by Zarauzko Triatloi Elkartea under the rules of the Basque Triathlon Federation. - A valid FETRI licence is mandatory; non-federated athletes cannot take part. - Categories are Under 23, V1, V2 and V3. Why it is special: - The course is tough and spectacular: an open-water swim between two coastal towns, a bike course with ramps of up to 20%, and a run through the streets of Zarautz with an unmatched atmosphere. - It offers 23,600 € in prize money. The men's and women's winners take 6,000 € each, and it attracts top-level triathletes. - The top ten men and women get free entry to the next edition, and the top twenty secure a place for three editions. Course: - Swim: 2.8 km in open water, from Getaria beach to Zarautz. Buses run from the transition area to the start. - Bike: 80 km over two laps (32.2 km and 47.8 km), with three climbs of Meagas, an ascent of about 3.9 km. Drafting is not allowed. - Run: 20 km, three laps of 6.2 km around Zarautz, finishing in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Transition is on the Malecón. If the sea makes swimming impossible, the race becomes a duathlon; if the bike leg cannot go ahead, it becomes an aquathlon. Timetable: in the previous edition the programme was as follows: - Friday: bib pickup from 17:00 to 20:00. - Saturday: - bib pickup from 09:00 to 10:30; - transition and bag drop from 11:00 to 13:15; - buses to Getaria from 12:00 to 13:15; - starts at 14:00 and 14:10; - first finishers around 18:00; - awards at 19:30. The cut-offs are as follows: - Swim: 1 h 10 min for women and 1 h for men. - Bike: km 20.5 at 15:57, km 32.2 at 16:21, km 62.2 (Zumaia) at 17:41 and transition entry at 18:30. - Run: km 14 at 20:15. There is no start corral by finishing time: there is one women's start and one men's start. Registration and prices: registration is managed by the Basque Triathlon Federation on RockTheSport. For 2027 the listed registration period runs from 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-05, with a fee of 200 €. In the previous edition entry was by pre-registration (3 €) and draw, so demand exceeds the available places. Bib pickup: to collect your bib you must show your physical licence or ID. The race bag includes a commemorative T-shirt, bib, swim cap, stickers and wristband. If you rent a chip, you collect it at the transition entrance. There is no expo, although there is a bike mechanic service at the transition entrance. Services and aid stations: - Bag storage on the second floor of the Zarautz Market, about 150 m from transition. - Massage tent. - Showers at the Oteiza Lizeoa-Antoniano. - Post-race tent next to the finish. - On the bike there are aid stations at Meagas (km 1.8, 34 and 74) and the Zumaia roundabout (km 62), with water, sports drink, gels, bars and bananas. - On the run there are aid stations on Calle Higer and at Parke Ikastola, with water, Coca-Cola, sports drink, gels, bars and fruit. Bib exchange: the regulations do not provide for a name change or a refund in case of disqualification or cancellation. No official waiting list has been announced. Alternatives to get a bib: keep an eye on the registration period, which is very short. If you don't get a place, join the waiting list on Bibready by activating a bib alert. Before any bib exchange on Bibready, ask the organiser whether a change of holder is allowed. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-06-12 at 14:00. - What are the distances? 2.8 km swim, 80 km bike and 20 km run. - Do I need a licence? Yes, a FETRI licence is mandatory. - How much does it cost? 200 € according to RockTheSport. - Is there prize money? Yes, 23,600 € in total.