Challenge Barcelona Triatló reinforces its international standing with a 70-strong pro field and over 4,000 age group athletes
Athletes from Spain, Germany, Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium and many other countries will compete on 25 October in one of the most demanding events on the programme, which will award 25,000 euros in prize money
Challenge Barcelona Triatló is cementing its international standing with the participation of over 70 pro triathletes registered for the Middle Distance event, who will compete next Sunday, 25 October, in Barcelona. Among them are representatives from various European countries raising the sporting standard of an event which also counts towards the PTO rankings and serves as a qualifier for The Championship in Šamorin (Slovakia).
Among the participants, the Frenchman Tom Richard – currently ranked 14th in the ITU rankings – stands out; he arrives in Barcelona having finished 8th in the World Triathlon Championship Series in London and 6th in Alghero in 2026. Also competing will be Britain’s James Teagle, who finished 8th at The Championship in Šamorin and was runner-up at the Ironman 70.3 Tallinn 2025, as well as Germany’s Hannes Butters, who finished 2nd at the Ironman 70.3 Tallinn 2026 and at the Triathlon Köln 2026.
In the women’s category, one of the standout competitors will be Caroline Pohle, currently ranked 18th in the PTO rankings, champion of The Championship in Šamorin and 10th at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Her rivals include Denmark’s Anastacia Damm Nielsen, ranked 47th, Spain’s Sofia Aguayo Mauri, who finished 5th in the 2025 Challenge Barcelona Triathlon and 7th in the 2026 European Middle Distance Championships, and Britain’s Eve Sealy, ranked 17th in the ITU rankings, 6th in the 2026 European Middle Distance Championships and 7th in the 2026 Ironman 70.3 Poznan.
The course will take the athletes from Mar Bella beach to the Maresme coastline. After the swim, the bike course will pass through Barcelona, Montgat and Vilassar de Mar before returning to the city. Finally, the run will take place along Barcelona’s seafront promenade, offering views of the main attractions of the Barcelona coastline.
With six different sporting events, the Mediterranean as the starting point and Barcelona as the main venue, Challenge Barcelona is set to once again transform the city into a meeting place for national and international triathletes. Challenge Barcelona Triatló is one of the leading triathlon events held in Barcelona and a key fixture for endurance sports enthusiasts. The event offers a total of seven categories: Middle Distance, Olympic Distance, Sprint Distance, Junior Challenge, Aquathlon and Open Water races of 3,800 and 1,900 metres, with options tailored to different levels, from participants new to triathlon to professional athletes.
Racing will broadcast live through www.challenge-family.live with English commentary on Sunday 25 October starting at 7:40am CET with race start at 7:50am CET. For further information, visit www.challengebarcelona.com.