The bay of Arrecife will host this Saturday the 32nd edition of the triathlon of the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife, the oldest event in the Canary Islands, with a record of 200 participants and the presence of the European champion.
The bay of Arrecife is preparing to host this Saturday, July 25, the thirty-second edition of the triathlon of the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife, an event that has become a living history of Canary sports. With 200 registered, the sprint event for adults will also be the first Insular Championship of Lanzarote, a milestone that underscores the growth of this discipline on the island.
The triathlon, which started in 1993, has established itself as the longest-running in the Canary Islands, and this year it once again has the support of the Arrecife City Council and the Cabildo of Lanzarote. The 2026 edition will also include the Championship of the Canary Islands for the children's, cadet, and youth categories, ensuring the participation of the best regional talents.
Israel Caraballo, coach of the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife, has confirmed one of the major novelties: “The European triathlon champion will be with us, who has confirmed his participation.” The athlete's name has not been revealed, but his presence raises the competitive level of the event and attracts the attention of fans and media.
The course, which runs through the bay of Arrecife, is one of the main attractions. Participants will swim in protected waters, cycle, and run alongside iconic points such as the Castillo de San José and the Puente de las Bolas. “It’s a course that triathletes really enjoy and they are eager to participate,” Caraballo noted.
The president of the organising club, Julio Romero, highlighted the uninterrupted history of the event, except for the forced pause due to the pandemic. “We have been holding it continuously since 1993. There was one year it wasn’t held due to COVID, but we are continuing,” he recalled.
Local authorities have emphasised the impact of the event on the sports and tourism promotion of the capital. The Sports Councillor of Arrecife, Elisabeth Merino, stated: “Arrecife remains the capital of sport. These events boost sports tourism and demonstrate that clubs trust our municipality to gather hundreds of athletes.”
For his part, the Sports Councillor of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Juan Monzón, insisted on the island's commitment to sports: “We continue to demonstrate the island's capacity to host events like this triathlon. The Insular Sports Service will support to ensure greater success and participant capacity.”
Registrations closed this Wednesday at noon with a total of 200 participants, a figure that matches the limit set by the organisation. The event will begin early on Saturday morning and is expected to conclude by noon. The public will be able to follow the event from the Arrecife promenade, with views of the bay and the most iconic points of the course.
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