Challenge Peguera Mallorca 2025 Starts Today — Tips, Routes, and Atmosphere

In Peguera today it's all about endurance: swimming, cycling, and running. Here's what residents and visitors should know — from road closures to the best café vantage points.

Today a big Triathlon in Peguera: What you should know

The smell of espresso and sunscreen is in the air, balloons flutter along the promenade and at 9:00 the starting gun goes off: The Challenge Peguera Mallorca brings professional and amateur triathletes back to Peguera Bay (municipality of Calvià). 1.9 km swimming, 90 km cycling and 21 km running are on the program — for many the perfect mix of pain and pride.

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Course, times and local impact

The swim start is early in the morning at the beach, after which the bikes head towards the mountains and the coastal road. Expected peak time for the fastest athletes: just under four hours — last year the winner was around 3:44. Important for residents: from 7:30 access roads are closed at several points, parking areas around the promenade are temporarily unusable. The authorities and volunteers are present, but plan extra time for the commute to work or the supermarket.

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For spectators: the best spots

If you want to see the action, line up on the promenade or at the transitions from cycling to running — that's where the atmosphere is loudest. For families with kids the promenade is ideal, for photographers the small hills east of the town are worth it. Cafés open early: my tip if you want a good view: a place with espresso at 8:00 and a croissant; the view of the transition zone is usually still free.

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What athletes can expect

The feeding stations are regularly spaced, medical teams are on standby. Many participants come from abroad; there are starters in the professional and age-group classes as well as relays that share the competition. Some local triathlon associations use the race as a qualifier or preparation for autumn races.

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Supporting program and atmosphere

Off the course there is music, market stalls with sports equipment and a small expo. Children can take part in mini-competitions; in the afternoon winners are honored. It is not as smooth as one might think: despite the elite status, you encounter a lot of friendliness here — helpers handing out drinking bottles, seniors with binoculars and youths painting signs.

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If you are out and about today: plan extra time, enjoy the mood and applaud the athletes — the mix of elite sport and neighborhood makes Peguera especially lively on such days.