ICAN Gandía

ICAN Gandía returns on Saturday 16 October 2027, with a start at 08:00 in Gandía, on the Mediterranean coast of the Valencian Community. It is a medium- and long-distance triathlon with a finish at the port of Gandía, and it also offers aquabike formats for those who prefer to skip the run.

Routes and distances

• Full Distance (long-distance triathlon), with a Pro category.
• Half Distance (medium-distance triathlon), with a Pro category.
• Aquabike in long-distance and medium-distance versions.

The organiser has not yet published the 2027 course details. In recent editions the race started on Avenida de la Pau, finished at the port, and the longer bike routes ran through Cullera, Xeraco and Tavernes de la Valldigna. Check the official website for the confirmed distances and maps before you travel.

Registration

Entries are handled through Rock the Sport. Registration opens on 29 October 2026 at 17:00 and closes on 16 September 2027, with prices rising in stages. At launch, the Full Distance costs €289 and the Half Distance €179, with taxes included but management fees extra. The Aquabike is priced at €229 (long distance) and €169 (medium distance). Full details are on the official website.

Why race it

ICAN Gandía is a seaside, mid-October triathlon that brings long and medium distance racing together in one weekend. The Half Distance has hosted regional championships, and the 2025 edition drew more than 1,500 participants from 23 nationalities. The finish at the port keeps the spectator atmosphere close to the coast.

Where to stay

Race day at ICAN Gandía starts with a swim in the Port and a transition area on the seafront, so sleeping in Playa de Gandía means a short walk or ride to the start line rather than a pre-dawn transfer. Arrive the day before to collect your bib, rack your bike and rehearse your transitions, then use the same base to recover once the run along the promenade is done.

VS Gandía Palace Hotel – Playa de Gandía, in Playa de Gandía, well under 1 km from the start. A Cycling Friendly Gold aparthotel with a monitored Bike Zone that holds 74 bikes, including private boxes for groups, plus a tool workshop, bike wash and bike rental. Laundry, massage, a spa and a pool take care of kit and tired legs, and the team can point you to GPX tracks for a shake-out ride.

Villa Luz Family Gourmet & All Exclusive Hotel – Playa de Gandía, in Playa de Gandía, right by the beach. Certified Cycling Friendly Silver, it provides safety bike hangers, a furniture unit with specific tools, repair and washing stands and air pumps. The kitchen will adapt meals to your needs, handy for race-week fuelling, and heated outdoor pools and jacuzzis help you unwind afterwards; it also suits families who have come along to cheer.

Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort – Oliva, about 15 km from the start. A four-star beachfront resort certified Cycling Friendly Silver, with bike rental, repair tools, a bike wash, a Technogym fitness room and a spa with ten treatment cabins for muscle recovery. It is a good pick if you want to combine the race with a training camp on climbs such as Coll de Rates, with guided tours and route information on hand.

Event weekend fills quickly, so book early to secure your bike storage. You can also browse more cycling-friendly accommodation.