100% (100×100) Half L’Estartit

The 100x100Half L’Estartit is a triathlon held in the seaside town of L’Estartit, on the Costa Brava, part of the 100x100Half series of races in Catalonia. The most recent edition took place on Sunday 11 October 2026, with the swim starting from L’Estartit beach, facing the Illes Medes. It offers a Sprint and an Olympic-distance race. The date of the next edition has not been announced yet.

Routes and distances

In the 2026 edition the two formats were as follows:

• Sprint: 750 m swim, 20 km bike (74 m of elevation gain, a fast loop through La Gola del Ter) and a 5 km run over two laps.
• Olympic: 1.5 km swim over two laps, 40 km bike (194 m of elevation gain, practically flat, through the Baix Empordà) and a 10 km run over four laps.

The run loops skirt the edge of the municipality with the Illes Medes in view.

Registration

Entry was online through the organiser’s site. For 2026, prices rose in stages by date, from €53.75 (Sprint) and €66.75 (Olympic) for early entries up to €64.75 and €89.75 at the end of registration, management fees extra. Fees for the next edition will be published by the organiser. Details at the official website.

Why race it

The swim takes place in the sea facing the Illes Medes, and both bike courses are flat or nearly so, which suits first-time triathletes and anyone chasing a quick time. The race also counted double points in the Club League in 2026, and finishers received a medal, a cap and a T-shirt in the race bag.

Where to stay

Race weekend on the Costa Brava rewards those who arrive the day before: you can collect your number without rushing, rack your bike in transition at a sensible hour and still be on the seafront at L’Estartit in good time for the early start. The Baix Empordà countryside just inland is full of quiet roads, so staying a short drive from the start also lets you spin the legs out on Saturday and recover properly afterwards.

TORRE BERTRANA by Duquessa Hotel Collection – Pals, about 9 km from the start. A countryside house close to Pals beach, with bicycle parking, free parking, a private pool and a garden, plus a picnic area. It sits between the Massís del Montgrí and the Gavarres, and its closeness to the Santuari dels Àngels makes it a favourite with road cycling teams.

Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa – Torrent, about 13 km from the start. If you want to treat yourself, this five-star Relais & Châteaux farmhouse has its own Cycling Center, bike rental, repair tools and mechanical aid, and route information. After the finish, the MasSpa offers massage, sauna, hammam and a heated indoor pool.

Arrels d’Empordà – Palafrugell, about 16 km from the start. A four-star aparthotel with 49 self-catering apartments, well suited to groups and families travelling with an athlete. It has a video-monitored bike room where you can store, clean and repair your bike, a laundry service that returns your kit the same day, and picnic and half-board options on request.

Hotel Canyelles Platja – Roses, about 22 km from the start. A beachfront hotel on the Bay of Roses with 99 rooms, pool, fitness area, bike rental, bike wash and repair tools. A good choice if you plan to combine the race with a few days of road or MTB riding around the northern Costa Brava.

Rooms fill quickly for event weekend, so book early, and browse more cycling-friendly accommodation to find the right base for your race.