TradeInn Zarauzko Triatloia (Zarautz Triathlon, L)
Zarautz, Spain · June · Zarauzko Triatloi Elkartea
Not a standard 70.3. This course is 2.8 km (1.7 mi) swim, 80 km (50 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. Current listing: 2.8 km (1.7 mi) / 80 km (50 mi) / 20 km (12.4 mi), 990 m (3,250 ft) of ascent. Earlier editions were 2.9 km (1.8 mi) swim and 81 km (50 mi) bike (2012-2015).
Why people love it
- Open-sea swim from Getaria port to Zarautz beach
- 990 m (3,250 ft) of climbing, with the crowd-lined Aia ramps
- Run along the Malecón seafront
- Long-running race, first held about 1987
Watch out for
- Lottery entry makes it very hard to get in
- Ramps up to 18% on the bike
- 2.8 km (1.7 mi) open-sea swim between two towns
- No first-person race reports found
- Point-to-point swim adds transfer logistics
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 satisfactionLoved4.0
A cult race since about 1987 with strong crowds and a famous bike, but only press and forum comments are available. · Low confidence
- OrganizationWell run3.7
A long-running club event with lottery entry; no reports on how smoothly it runs. · Low confidence
- First timer friendlyDemanding1.8
A 2.8 km (1.7 mi) open-sea swim and 990 m (3,250 ft) of climbing in 80 km (50 mi) with 18% ramps. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- PR potentialSlow2.0
Hilly 80 km (50 mi) bike and a long sea swim mean times are not comparable with a standard half. · Medium confidence
- Course easeVery tough1.9
2.8 km (1.7 mi) open-sea swim, 990 m (3,250 ft) of climbing in 80 km (50 mi) and ramps up to 18%. · Medium confidence
Swim
Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 15% of the overall score.
- Wetsuit legalUsually3.9
Sea temperature is not documented; Bay of Biscay water in June is typically cool, so a wetsuit is likely. · Low confidence
- Water temperatureAcceptable3.1
June Bay of Biscay water is usually cool, but no temperature was found. · Low confidence
- Calm waterSome chop2.5
Open-sea start from Getaria to Zarautz, called long and demanding in press. · Low confidence
- Swim easeHard2.4
A 2.8 km (1.7 mi) point-to-point open-sea swim in the Bay of Biscay. · Low confidence
- Swim experienceGreat3.8
Point-to-point swim from Getaria port to the Zarautz beach is distinctive. · Low confidence
Bike
Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 19% of the overall score.
- Road surfaceMixed3.3
No surface information found. · Low confidence
- Road closuresPartly closed3.4
Closure detail not found. · Low confidence
- Bike sceneryBeautiful4.1
Hilly Basque country behind the coast; no athlete descriptions. · Low confidence
- WindSome wind3.0
Wind is not documented for this race. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Bike speedSlow2.1
990 m (3,250 ft) of ascent in about 80 km (50 mi) with ramps up to 18%. · Medium confidence
- Bike flatnessHilly1.9
990 m (3,250 ft) over 80 km (50 mi) is about 1,110 m (3,640 ft) at 90 km (56 mi), well into hilly territory. · Medium confidence
- Bike simplicityTechnical2.3
Ramps up to 18% on hilly Basque roads and the Aia climb. · Low confidence
Run
Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Crowd supportStrong4.3
Thousands of spectators line the Aia climb, per the 2027 listing. · Low confidence
- Aid stationsGood3.5
Aid is not documented. · Low confidence
- Run sceneryBeautiful4.0
Seafront Malecón promenade. · Low confidence
- Run conditionsEasy3.5
Seafront run after a hard bike; conditions not documented. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Run flatnessMostly flat4.0
20 km (12.4 mi) through town and along the flat seafront; gain not published. · Low confidence
Conditions
Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 15% of the overall score.
- Air temperaturePleasant4.0
June on the Basque coast is generally mild; no temperatures found. · Low confidence
- Weather reliabilityVariable2.7
Basque coast weather is changeable; no race-day record found. · Low confidence
- Venue beautyLovely4.3
Basque beach town with the port of Getaria; no athlete descriptions. · Low confidence
- Spectator friendlyEasy4.3
Seafront promenade and crowd-lined climb offer strong viewing. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Low altitudeSea level5.0
Sea-level coastal town. · Medium confidence
Stay and travel
Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 11% of the overall score.
- Hotel availabilityBook early3.0
Beach resort and surf destination; rooms are likely tight on race weekend. · Low confidence
- Hotel valueNormal3.1
No price data found. · Low confidence
- WalkabilityWalkable3.8
Town-based event; the swim starts in Getaria and finishes at Zarautz. · Low confidence
- Travel easeEasy3.5
San Sebastián or Bilbao airports are both within a drive of the town. · Low confidence
- LogisticsSome complexity2.6
Point-to-point swim from Getaria adds transfer logistics. · Low confidence
- Town and foodGreat4.5
The Basque coast is known for food; we found no athlete comments on this race. · Low confidence
Key facts
- Location
- Zarautz, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain
- Typical month
- June
- Latest or next date
- 13 June 2026
- Organiser
- Zarauzko Triatloi Elkartea
- First held
- 1987
- Distances (non-standard)
- 2.8 km (1.7 mi) swim, 80 km (50 mi) bike, 20 km (12.4 mi) run
- Swim venue
- Open sea, Getaria port to Zarautz beach (Bay of Biscay) (ocean)
- Swim start
- point-to-point sea start
- Swim laps
- 1
- Bike climbing
- 990 m (3,250 ft)
- Key climbs
- Aia
- Nearest airport
- San Sebastián (EAS) / Bilbao (BIO)
- Where to stay
- Zarautz town, Getaria
- Booking
- Beach resort town and surf destination; June is before peak season.
What racers and reviewers say
- FinishersRaced 2027 · aggregator · Positive
Listing: 2.8 km (1.7 mi) sea swim from Getaria to Zarautz, 80 km (49.7 mi) bike with 990 m (3,250 ft) of climbing and thousands of spectators at Aia, and a 20 km (12.4 mi) run on the Malecón. Editorial praise as a cult race; no athlete reviews.
- BH Bikes press releaseRaced 2015 · article · Positive
Sponsor preview of the 29th edition: 2.9 km (1.8 mi) sea swim, a Basque-hills bike with ramps up to 18% and a seaside run.
- Metropolitanoarticle · Positive
Race report on a win by Gustavo Rodríguez; calls the Getaria-Zarautz swim long and demanding and notes international starters from several countries. Year not stated.
- GasteizHoyRaced 2012 · article · Positive
2012 preview of Eneko Llanos using Zarautz as a form test before the long-distance worlds; mentions 2.9 km (1.8 mi) swim, 81 km (50.3 mi) bike and 20 km (12.4 mi) run and his eight previous wins.
- Slowtwitch forumRaced 2022 · forum · Positive
Forum poster suggests Zarautz as a target but notes it is very hard to get into with competitive registration; a reply says they love the Basque region.
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- HaidRaced 2026 · aggregator · Mixed
2026 event page: 13 Jun 2026, Half and Half-Olympic, lottery entry, organised by Zarauzko Triatloi Elkartea.
Sources
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