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VI Half Gasteiz 2026: Challenging Middle-Distance Triathlon Set for Saturday

The Vitoria-Gasteiz triathlon event will combine swimming, cycling, and running, also serving as the Basque Country and Álava Championship.

Generic image of a triathlete swimming in the Gasteiz landscape.
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Generic image of a triathlete swimming in the Gasteiz landscape.

The VI Half Gasteiz 2026 triathlon event will be held this Saturday, June 6th, featuring a middle-distance race starting in Garaio and concluding in the center of Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Participants will tackle 1.9 kilometers of swimming, 90 kilometers by bicycle, and 21 kilometers of running. The event also doubles as the middle-distance triathlon Championship for the Basque Country and Álava.
The start is scheduled for 12:30 PM in the area of Garaio park, near the Ullibarri-Ganboa reservoir. From there, the race will transition through various landscapes before reaching the historic streets of the capital city.
The course is divided into three distinct segments: first, swimming in Garaio; then, the cycling leg through the roads of Álava; and finally, the half marathon in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Each section will have its own cut-off times, which will be crucial for the race's progression.
The swimming portion will take place in Garaio park, within the Ullibarri-Ganboa reservoir. Competitors will swim 1.9 kilometers in open water before transitioning to the cycling segment. Although the shortest in distance, this initial part sets the pace for the subsequent phases.
Organizers have set a maximum time limit of 1 hour and 5 minutes for men and 1 hour and 15 minutes for women for the swim. After completing this segment, the race will leave the reservoir area and head towards the roads of Álava.
The cycling sector will be the longest, covering 90 kilometers on Álava's roads, starting from the Garaio vicinity and leading towards Vitoria-Gasteiz. The accumulated elevation gain is approximately 480 meters, requiring sustained effort throughout.
This cycling leg will have cut-off times at kilometers 50 and 70. Furthermore, the second transition must be completed by 6:00 PM. After this point, the final segment of the race will commence, on foot, within Vitoria-Gasteiz.
The final part, a 21-kilometer half marathon, will be the most visible to the public. Starting from the university area, the course will wind through the Casco Histórico, with participants completing several laps before reaching the finish line near Fueros Street.
For the athletes, the half marathon follows the swim and the 90 km bike ride, demanding management of accumulated fatigue. For spectators, it will be the most accessible part, with triathletes running through the heart of Gasteiz.

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