Triathlon City of Vera

The Triathlon City of Vera is an annual triathlon held in Vera, in the province of Almería, Andalusia. Its most recent confirmed edition, the sixth, was scheduled for Sunday 4 October 2026, with a start at 08:30. It is part of the provincial triathlon circuit backed by the Diputación de Almería and is listed in the competition calendar of the Andalusian Triathlon Federation (FATRI).

Routes and distances

The 2026 edition offered two formats: an Olympic-distance triathlon and a Sprint triathlon, each combining swimming, cycling and running. Exact course details can change from one year to the next, so always check the technical information published by the organisers before you enter.

Registration

For the 2026 edition, entries opened on Monday 20 July 2026 at 10:30 and closed on Monday 28 September 2026 at 23:59, and registration was handled through the federation’s event page. The date of the next edition has not been announced yet. Details for each edition are published on the official website.

Why race it

This is a race for triathletes of different levels, with a Sprint option for those stepping up from shorter events and an Olympic option for experienced athletes. Being part of a provincial circuit, it also gives competitors the chance to take on several races across Almería in the same season. The start town of Vera sits close to the Mediterranean coast, which makes the trip easy to combine with a few days of training.

Where to stay

Vera sits on the southern Almería coast, and the quiet roads around neighbouring Mojácar make it a natural place to base yourself for race weekend. Arriving the day before gives you time to collect your bib, check the bike and sleep close enough to reach the 08:30 start without stress, with the Sierra Cabrera and coastal lanes on hand for a loosening spin or a few extra training days afterwards.

Alegría Palacio Mojacar – Mojácar, about 9 km from the start. This adults-only hotel is listed with a bike station for storing and preparing your machine, plus bike wash, repair tools and supplies, mechanical aid and bike rental. After the race there is a spa with treatments and massages, a small fitness area, an outdoor pool and a buffet restaurant aimed at a high-performance diet.

Cortijo El Sarmiento | Mojácar – Mojácar, about 11 km from the start. A boutique bed and breakfast with just seven rooms at the foot of the Sierra Cabrera, it offers a lockable bike garage with a basic workshop (track pump, repair stand, patch kit), a bike cleaning station and laundry for your kit. The hosts supply GPX routes from 20 to 120 km, and the spa with sauna and massage on request make it a calm place to recover; it is tagged for triathlon, and small groups of up to 14 riders can even take the whole property.

Casa Rural mi Abuela María – Agua de Enmedio, about 19 km from the start. This country house is a more rural, budget-friendly option, with bike wash, repair tools and supplies, parking and Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served on a garden terrace with views over the Mediterranean, and the seafront promenade nearby is popular for cycling and walking.

Event weekend fills up quickly on this stretch of coast, so book early. You can also browse more cycling-friendly accommodation to compare further options.