TriTour Deltebre (Medio / Half)
Deltebre, Spain · April · TriTour (Deporvillage TriTour circuit)
Not a standard 70.3. This course is 1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 86 km (53 mi) bike, 20 km (12.4 mi) run, not the usual 1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 90 km (56 mi) bike, 21.1 km (13.1 mi) run. 1.9 km (1.2 mi) / 86 km (53 mi) / 20 km (12.4 mi).
Why people love it
- Pancake-flat delta course with an 86 km (53 mi) bike on long straights and a riverside path.
- Current-assisted 1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim in the Ebro.
- Early-season April race with 1,000+ athletes across formats.
- Finisher medal and local-products bag for everyone.
Watch out for
- Not a full 70.3: 86 km (53 mi) bike and 20 km (12.4 mi) run.
- Delta winds can be strong on open, exposed roads; no race report confirms conditions.
- Water temperature is not published; April river water is likely cool, around 14 to 16 °C (57 to 61 °F).
- No athlete reviews or Half results are published.
- Small town: book accommodation early and expect limited spectator infrastructure.
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 satisfactionLoved3.5
Only organiser and press material is published, with positives on the flat course, finisher medals and a record 2022 turnout. · Low confidence
- OrganizationWell run3.7
Full aid stations and about 1,300 entries across formats in 2022; no first-person confirmation is published. · Low confidence
- First timer friendlyFriendly3.8
Flat 86 km (53 mi) bike and 20 km (12.4 mi) run with generous limits; cold river and wind are the unknowns. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- PR potentialFast3.8
Flat, straight roads suit a fast time, but the distances are shorter than a 70.3 and wind is a risk. · Low confidence
- Course easeModerate4.1
Flat 86 km (53 mi) bike and 20 km (12.4 mi) run with no real climbing; wind is the main difficulty. · Low confidence
Swim
Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 15% of the overall score.
- Wetsuit legalUsually3.8
April river water is likely cool, 14 to 16 °C (57 to 61 °F), but no wetsuit rules are published. · Low confidence
- Water temperatureAcceptable2.6
Likely cool in April, around 14 to 16 °C (57 to 61 °F); no measured temperature is published. · Low confidence
- Calm waterMostly calm3.6
River swim sheltered from sea swell, though wind chop on the open delta is possible. · Low confidence
- Swim easeEasy3.9
Straight 1.9 km (1.2 mi) river swim with a helpful current; no navigation problems are reported. · Low confidence
- Swim experienceFine3.0
No athlete reports on water clarity or scenery; the Ebro is a working river. · Low confidence
Bike
Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 19% of the overall score.
- Road surfaceMixed3.4
Wide roads and a riverside cycle path; no surface complaints or praise are published. · Low confidence
- Road closuresPartly closed3.3
Closure arrangements are not published. · Low confidence
- Bike sceneryPleasant3.1
Rice fields and river views, pleasant but low-key flat farmland. · Low confidence
- WindSome wind2.7
Local guides warn of regular winds across the open delta; no race-specific wind report. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Bike speedFast4.2
The organiser calls it flat and fast, and the 2026 Olympic-distance winner averaged 38 km (23.6 mi)/h (24 mph); wind could slow it. · Medium confidence
- Bike flatnessPancake flat4.8
Described as very flat with long straights; no elevation figure, but likely well under 300 m (985 ft) over 86 km (53 mi). · Medium confidence
- Bike simplicityMostly simple4.4
Long straights with a turnaround in Amposta. · Low confidence
Run
Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Crowd supportDecent3.0
Small-town venue; no spectator reports are published. · Low confidence
- Aid stationsGood3.8
Full aid stations along the route and at the finish were reported in 2022. · Low confidence
- Run sceneryPleasant3.2
Riverside path, pleasant but plain. · Low confidence
- Run conditionsEasy3.8
Flat road, with cool April temperatures of about 12 to 20 °C (54 to 68 °F) and little shade. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Run flatnessFlat4.8
The organiser describes a flat 20 km (12.4 mi) run along the Ebro. · Medium confidence
Conditions
Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 15% of the overall score.
- Air temperaturePleasant3.8
April air is likely 12 to 20 °C (54 to 68 °F), cool to ideal, though wind may chill. · Low confidence
- Weather reliabilityVariable3.0
The delta is exposed to wind and the odd storm, and April is changeable. · Low confidence
- Venue beautyPleasant3.3
Ebro Delta wetlands and rice fields; no race-day scenery reports. · Low confidence
- Spectator friendlySome viewpoints3.2
Compact base near the Lo Passador bridge with riverside loops; not confirmed. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Low altitudeSea level5.0
The delta is at sea level, about 2 m (7 ft). · High confidence
Stay and travel
Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 11% of the overall score.
- Hotel availabilityBook early3.2
A small town hosting 1,000+ athletes; no hotel data is published. · Low confidence
- Hotel valueGood3.5
Rural Catalonia is likely moderately priced; unverified. · Low confidence
- WalkabilityWalkable3.5
The race centres on Deltebre; the sports complex and transitions are near town but not verified. · Low confidence
- Travel easeOne connection2.7
Reus airport is roughly 80 to 90 km (50 to 56 mi) away; Barcelona is further. · Low confidence
- LogisticsSimple3.6
Single-base event with a Saturday 8:00 start; full logistics are not published. · Low confidence
- Town and foodFine3.2
A small delta town with local markets and seafood. · Low confidence
Key facts
- Location
- Deltebre, Catalonia (Tarragona), Ebro Delta, Spain
- Typical month
- April
- Latest or next date
- 11 April 2026
- Organiser
- TriTour (Deporvillage TriTour circuit)
- Field size
- About 1,000 athletes
- Distances (non-standard)
- 1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 86 km (53 mi) bike, 20 km (12.4 mi) run
- Cutoffs
- Swim 1:00, Bike 4:00 (per-segment limit in 2026 FAQ)
- Swim venue
- Ebro river, Deltebre (river)
- Air temperature
- 12–20 °C (54–68 °F)
- Altitude
- 2 m (7 ft)
- Nearest airport
- Reus (REU)
- Where to stay
- Deltebre, Amposta
- Booking
- Small delta town; capacity for 1,000+ athletes across formats is untested by any source found.
What racers and reviewers say
- Finishers event pageRaced 2026 · aggregator · Positive
Lists the Half as 1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 86 km (53.4 mi) bike, 20 km (12.4 mi) run in the Ebro and describes the bike as very flat and fast with long straights, and the run as flat beside the river. Says over 1,000 triathletes take part and gives per-segment time limits. No athlete reviews are shown.
- Diari de TarragonaRaced 2022 · article · Positive
Report on the 2022 return after two Covid years, with about 1,300 registered across formats (a record). Describes a flat course by the Ebro with a riverside cycle path, full aid stations, a finisher medal for everyone and a local-products bag.
- La ComarcaRaced 2026 · article · Positive
2026 Olympic-format report: 360 starters, a 1.5 km (0.9 mi) Ebro swim of about 20 minutes and a bike averaging 38 km (23.6 mi)/h (24 mph) for the winner. Confirms fast, flat conditions but nothing on the Half.
- Deltebre riverfront walking guidearticle · Mixed
Town tourism guide describing the terrain as completely flat but warning about the winds that are usual in the area. Used only as a proxy for exposure on the open delta roads.
Sources
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