Challenge Peguera kicks off in Peguera – with a fire run and road closures

Fire, Sport, and a Touch of Nervousness: Peguera is Ready

Tonight the main street of Peguera slowly fills with people who know something special is about to happen. At exactly 8:00 PM the traditional Correfoc begins – a fire run, as you rarely experience it up close: sparks, percussion, red faces, spectators laughing and ducking to the side. Once you've been part of it, you know: this simply belongs here, a small adrenaline boost before the actual competitions.

What the Athletes can Expect

For Saturday's starters the course is clear: almost two kilometers of swimming in calm water, about 90 kilometers of cycling over hilly terrain toward Calvià and back, and a half marathon, roughly 21 kilometers on asphalt and promenade. Start time? Early birds often see the first swimmers in the water around 7:30 AM.

On Friday the Junior Challenge and a women's race are on the calendar. Children and adolescents provide small duels along the promenade, while the women receive their own recognition – a nice signal for local competition communities.

Drivers: Plan More Time

Anyone on the road should expect detours. Closures are anticipated around the municipality Calvià, specifically in the Ma-1 area and at Avenida del Mar. Some accesses to Peguera will be blocked temporarily – the signage is usually clear, but traffic jams cannot be entirely avoided. Tip: Leave earlier or use the bus/bike.

Atmosphere and Small Anecdotes

I already stopped by the transition zone next to the sports center this afternoon: mechanics with oil-stained hands, an older woman cheering participants with hand-knitted hats, and a few volunteers sorting water bottles. Such scenes give this event its charm. It’s not just about performance, but also about togetherness.

So if you're strolling through Peguera this evening: don’t be startled by the Correfoc, but stay respectful. And on Saturday: perhaps have your coffee a bit earlier—the streets are packed, the mood is high.