Triathlon Portocolom 111 (Mallorca)
Portocolom (Felanitx), Spain · April · Independent (Triatlo Portocolom / Kumulus)
Not a standard 70.3. This course is 1 km (0.6 mi) swim, 100 km (62 mi) bike, 10 km (6.2 mi) run, not the usual 1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 90 km (56 mi) bike, 21.1 km (13.1 mi) run. The long "111" format: 1 km (0.6 mi) / 100 km (62 mi) / 10 km (6.2 mi).
Why people love it
- Distinct format: 1 / 100 / 10 km (0.6 / 62 / 6.2 mi) with a two-loop bike.
- Sant Salvador climb (summit 494 m (1,620 ft) / 1,621 ft) with a mountain prize.
- Early-season Mallorca racing, with pros such as Mario Mola on the 55.5.
- Harbour swim and a run past the lighthouse.
Watch out for
- Not a 70.3: the 111 is 1 / 100 / 10 km (0.6 / 62 / 6.2 mi).
- Rolling double bike loop climbs Sant Salvador twice; no elevation total is published.
- Early-April sea is cool and unmeasured, probably 15 to 17 °C (59 to 63 °F).
- No first-person reports are published; ratings rest on press coverage.
Race
How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 27% of the overall score.
- Racer satisfactionLoved3.8
Organiser and press describe a fun early-season race with strong fields; no age-grouper reports are published. · Low confidence
- OrganizationWell run3.8
Long-running event with organised road closures and a pro field; no first-person confirmation is published. · Low confidence
- First timer friendlyDoable3.2
Short swim and run are gentle, but the 100 km (62 mi) bike with two Sant Salvador climbs is demanding. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- PR potentialAverage2.8
Rolling double loop with a 494 m (1,621 ft) summit; the format differs from a 70.3, so times are not comparable. · Low confidence
- Course easeTough2.8
A 100 km (62 mi) bike with two Sant Salvador ascents; the 2022 women's winner called it a tough race. · Low confidence
Swim
Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 15% of the overall score.
- Wetsuit legalUsually3.5
Early-April Mallorca sea is likely 15 to 17 °C (59 to 63 °F); wetsuit rules are not published. · Low confidence
- Water temperatureAcceptable2.8
Likely 15 to 17 °C (59 to 63 °F) in April; no measurement is published. · Low confidence
- Calm waterMostly calm4.0
Sheltered harbour swim. · Low confidence
- Swim easeEasy4.4
Short 1 km (0.6 mi) harbour swim with easy sighting. · Low confidence
- Swim experienceGreat3.6
Pleasant harbour setting but short; no athlete reports. · Low confidence
Bike
Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 19% of the overall score.
- Road surfaceGood3.6
Mallorca roads are generally good; no race-specific surface reports. · Low confidence
- Road closuresMostly closed3.8
A 2023 traffic notice lists closures on the bike roads including the Ma-14, Sant Salvador and the Ma-4010. · Medium confidence
- Bike sceneryBeautiful3.9
Rural Mallorca with Sant Salvador views over the southeast of the island. · Low confidence
- WindSome wind3.3
No wind reports are published; the east coast of Mallorca can be breezy. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Bike speedAverage2.8
Rolling with climbs; the 2022 course record was 2:38:37 for 100 km (62 mi), about 38 km (23.6 mi)/h (24 mph) for a pro. · Low confidence
- Bike flatnessRolling2.6
Rolling with Sant Salvador twice; no elevation total is published, so likely 600 to 1,000 m (1,970 to 3,280 ft) over 100 km (62 mi). · Low confidence
- Bike simplicitySome technical parts3.1
Sant Salvador is climbed and descended twice; the rest is a road loop. · Low confidence
Run
Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Crowd supportDecent3.2
Old town and bay run section, but a modest field of about 600. · Low confidence
- Aid stationsGood3.5
Standard organisation; no aid reports. · Low confidence
- Run sceneryBeautiful4.0
Old town, beaches and the lighthouse. · Low confidence
- Run conditionsEasy3.9
A flat 10 km (6.2 mi) in cool April weather. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Run flatnessMostly flat4.3
Run along the bay beaches and promenade, essentially flat. · Low confidence
Conditions
Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 15% of the overall score.
- Air temperaturePleasant4.0
April is likely 12 to 20 °C (54 to 68 °F), and one edition had perfect weather. · Low confidence
- Weather reliabilityVariable3.4
One edition had perfect weather, but April can bring rain or wind on Mallorca. · Low confidence
- Venue beautyLovely4.2
A picturesque harbour town with a lighthouse. · Medium confidence
- Spectator friendlyEasy3.6
Harbour, run and finish are compact, but the bike loop is spread out. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Low altitudeSea level5.0
Race town at sea level; the Sant Salvador summit at 494 m (1,621 ft) is a short climb. · High confidence
Stay and travel
Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 11% of the overall score.
- Hotel availabilityGood3.6
April is shoulder season on Mallorca, though Portocolom is small; nearby Cala d'Or helps. · Low confidence
- Hotel valueGood3.6
Off-peak April prices are likely; unverified. · Low confidence
- WalkabilityWalkable4.0
Start, transition and finish are all in Portocolom town. · Low confidence
- Travel easeEasy3.6
Palma airport is about 65 to 70 km (40 to 43 mi) away, with direct flights across Europe. · Low confidence
- LogisticsSimple4.0
Single-site race with one transition area. · Low confidence
- Town and foodGood3.8
A small harbour town with waterfront restaurants. · Low confidence
Key facts
- Location
- Portocolom (Felanitx), Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
- Typical month
- April
- Latest or next date
- 12 April 2026
- Organiser
- Independent (Triatlo Portocolom / Kumulus)
- Field size
- About 600 athletes
- Distances (non-standard)
- 1 km (0.6 mi) swim, 100 km (62 mi) bike, 10 km (6.2 mi) run
- Swim venue
- Portocolom harbour (ocean)
- Bike laps
- 2
- Key climbs
- Sant Salvador (summit 494 m / 1,621 ft)
- Air temperature
- 12–20 °C (54–68 °F)
- Altitude
- 5 m (16 ft)
- Nearest airport
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
- Where to stay
- Portocolom, Cala d'Or
- Booking
- April is shoulder season on Mallorca so rooms are available; Portocolom is a small harbour town.
What racers and reviewers say
- Tri247Raced 2022 · article · Positive
2022 report with about 600 athletes across two distances. Calls the bike rolling with decent climbing; winner Kallin pushed hard on the bike to build an eight-minute lead and set a course record. Women's winner Schulz called it a tough race.
- Triathlon Magazine CanadaRaced 2019 · article · Positive
Preview confirming the 111 and 55.5 formats, harbour swim, rolling bike with the 494 m (1,621 ft) Sant Salvador climb and a run along the bay beaches. The race director says athletes like the fun early-season format.
- Majorca Daily BulletinRaced 2023 · article · Mixed
2023 traffic notice: closures are mostly on the bike course (Portocolom exits, Ma-14, Sant Salvador climb, Ma-4010) plus minor restrictions near the run route. Swim starts 8:45 for the 111.
- Mallorca Diarioarticle · Positive
Race report on an earlier edition: perfect weather, Toni Colom broke the course record at 3:33:21, and winner Natascha Schmitt called the double Sant Salvador climb hard but enjoyed even the run. (Read via search summary only.)
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