"Cold-water ocean swim and rolling bike course in the rugged beauty of Marbella."
🏊 Swim
Ocean swim in Marbella
🚴 Bike
Rolling bike course through Marbella region
🏃 Run
Run course through Marbella
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in different locations · Surface: gravel
Weather
Typical race-day conditions: 23°C with 40% humidity.
Registration
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The Story
The Marbella Triathlon exists because Marbella demanded it. The 1500m swim sends you into cold ocean at 14°C — bracing — the kind of cold that sharpens focus. The bike covers 40km of rolling with some punchy climbs terrain with 300m of climbing — enough to test your legs without breaking them. The 10km run is flat and fast through Marbella's streets. Wind averaging 18 km/h adds an invisible dimension to the bike leg. What makes it memorable: golden-mile backdrop, warm sea, hills that appear from nowhere on the bike. The kind of race that makes you understand why Olympic distance exists.
"I've raced all over Europe. Marbella is the one I keep coming back to."
What It Feels Like
A olympic course that reflects Marbella: glamour meets grit on the Costa del Sol. It suits a wide range of athletes — accessible enough for a strong first-timer, honest enough to challenge a veteran. Race it once and you'll understand why people return.
🏊 The Swim
A 1500m ocean swim in cold saltwater at 14°C. Shore break can add a physical challenge on entry and exit. Sight off the buoys — the open water offers few reference points.
🚴 The Bike
40km of rolling terrain with 300m of climbing. Short rises break your rhythm; descents reward those who corner confidently. It's a bike course that asks for constant attention — no long steady stretches to zone out.
🏃 The Run
10km on flat Marbella streets. The course is honest — no hills to blame, no descents to coast. What you have left is what you run. In warm conditions averaging 23°C, heat management becomes pacing strategy.
💡 Insider Tips
- → Water temperature averages 14°C. Acclimatise with cold-water swims in training — your first 200m will set the tone for the entire race. A neoprene cap under your swim cap makes a real difference.
- → Winds averaging 18 km/h are common. On the bike, ride steady power rather than steady speed. The headwind sections will slow you; the tailwind sections will reward patience.
- → Ocean conditions can change on race morning. Practice dolphin-diving through shore break and body-surfing to shore on the return. Sight frequently — ocean swells can push you off-line without you realising.
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FAQ
What distance is the Marbella Triathlon? +
The Marbella Triathlon is a Olympic Distance distance triathlon: 1500m swim, 40km bike, and 10km run (51.5km total) in Marbella, Spain.
When is the Marbella Triathlon? +
Typically held in April on a Sunday.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
Ocean water at 14°C average. Wetsuits are allowed.
How hilly is the bike course? +
300m of climbing over 40km. Profile: rolling. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
19–30°C, 40% humidity, 27% rain chance, 18 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 2h 30m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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