The Triatló Ciutat de Gandia 2026 returned to the coast with another full day of swim, bike, and run action, centred around the Grau de Gandia and its surrounding beach area. Set against the backdrop of the port, marina, and long stretch of sandy coastline, the event once again highlighted why this part of Gandia has become a regular host for endurance sports in the Valencian Community.
The race followed the classic sprint triathlon format, starting with a 750-metre swim in the harbour waters near the port, close to the Moll dels Borja. Athletes then moved quickly through transition and out onto the bike course, taking on a 21.5 km route along the flat, open roads around the Grau, including sections near the seafront and beachside avenues. The race finished with a 5 km run along the paseo marítimo, where the wide promenade and views along Gandia’s main beach provided a scenic but exposed final stage.
Although the course is generally considered fast and relatively straightforward, the conditions on the day made it more demanding than usual. Gusty winds coming in from the coast and light rain left the roads damp, especially around corners and roundabouts. This made the cycling section particularly technical, with riders needing to stay controlled rather than push flat-out, especially in more open stretches near the beachfront where crosswinds were strongest.
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Even with the unsettled weather, the event attracted a solid turnout, with hundreds of athletes competing across multiple categories. As is typical, the women’s race set off first, followed shortly after by the men’s race, with both groups tackling the same course and dealing with the same shifting conditions along the Grau and beach area.
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