Five Reasons to Race Challenge Salou
- A scenic swim in the Mediterranean with views that stretch from the mountain ranges to the golden beaches.
- Flat, spectator-friendly bike course closed to the traffic and winner of Best Bike Course in the 2024 Challenge Family Awards.
- Run the beachfront boulevards of the Costa Daurada in the shade of the palm trees and lined with spectators cheering you to the finish line.
- Something for all the family. Alongside the middle and short distance races, there are events for the whole family: Breakfast Run/ Challenge Woman/ Sailfish Open Water/ABUS Bike
- Easy access from Barcelona international airport.
About Challenge Salou
Challenge Salou a traditional middle distance triathlon in Spain, returns each year to the Costa Daurada, one hour from Barcelona, to offer you a unique experience.
In the swim, you’ll have the chance to swim at a spectacular beach with shallow water and views which reach the Ebro delta and the Mussara mountain range.
After the swim the bike course takes you on a dual carriageway where you’ll be surprised by the average speed reached and then along to the centre of Salou, making it the best out off two worlds, fast yet spectator-friendly.
And when you’re running you’ll discover the charm of the Costa Daurada and the warmth of the many spectators along the route.
There are two different distances
- Half distance triathlon with a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run
- Short distance triathlon with 1.9km of swimming, 54km bike and 11km run
About the Side Events
The evening before the Challenge Salou you can enjoy a 4km charity family fun run. During the day there is also an ABUS Bike Test and a Sailfish Open Water Swim.
