Athletes from Spain, Germany, Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium and other European countries will compete on 25 October in one of the most demanding events on the programme, which will award 25,000 euros in prize money
The Challenge Barcelona Triatló is cementing its international standing with the participation of over 70 PRO triathletes registered for the Middle Distance event, who will compete next Sunday, 25 October, in Barcelona. Among them are representatives from various European countries and some of the biggest names on the current triathlon scene, raising the sporting standard of an event which also counts towards the PTO rankings and serves as a qualifier for The Championship in Šamorin (Slovakia).
Among the participants, the Frenchman Tom Richard – currently ranked 14th in the ITU rankings – stands out; he arrives in Barcelona having finished 8th in the World Triathlon Championship Series in London and 6th in Alghero in 2026. Also competing will be Britain’s James Teagle, who finished 8th at The Championship in Šamorin and was runner-up at the Ironman 70.3 Tallinn 2025, as well as Germany’s Hannes Butters, who finished 2nd at the Ironman 70.3 Tallinn 2026 and at the Triathlon Köln 2026.
In the women’s category, one of the standout competitors will be Caroline Pohle, currently ranked 20th in the PTO rankings, champion of The Championship in Šamorin and 10th at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Also competing will be Spain’s Sofia Aguayo Mauri, who finished 5th in the 2025 Challenge Barcelona Triathlon and 7th in the 2026 European Middle Distance Championships, and Britain’s Eve Sealy, ranked 17th in the ITU rankings, 6th in the 2026 European Middle Distance Championships and 7th in the 2026 Ironman 70.3 Poznan.
25,000 euros in prize money and a place at The Championship in Šamorin
One of the main attractions of this category is its prize fund. The PRO Middle Distance will distribute a total of 25,000 euros in prize money amongst the top six finishers in the men’s and women’s categories.
Furthermore, the event will count towards the PTO ranking (silver category) and serve as a qualifier for The Championship, the Challenge Family grand final held in Šamorin, Slovakia.
This event is exclusively for PRO-category triathletes, and the course will take the athletes from Mar Bella beach to the Maresme coastline. After the swim, the cycling route will pass through Barcelona, Montgat and Vilassar de Mar before returning to the city. Finally, the run will take place along Barcelona’s seafront promenade, offering views of the main attractions of the Barcelona coastline.
To compete as a PRO and be eligible for prize money, amongst other benefits, athletes must prove their professional status by providing a Challenge Family PRO licence or a letter from their national federation certifying their status as a professional athlete.
Last few places left to experience the Barcelona Triathlon Challenge from the inside
The 70 professional athletes will be joining the thousands of triathletes taking part in the various events of the Barcelona Triathlon Challenge over the weekend of 24 and 25 October.
With just a few weeks to go before the event, the Sprint and Olympic Distance races are already fully booked, whilst the last few places are still available for the Middle Distance, the Junior Challenge, the Open Water and the Aquathlon.
With six different sporting events, the Mediterranean as the starting point and Barcelona as the main venue, the Challenge Barcelona Triathlon is set to once again transform the city into a meeting place for national and international triathletes.
Anyone interested in taking part can check availability and complete their registration via the official Challenge Barcelona Triathlon website: www.triathlon.barcelona.
About Challenge Barcelona Triatló
Challenge Barcelona Triatló is one of the leading triathlon events held in Barcelona and a key fixture for endurance sports enthusiasts. The event offers a total of seven categories: Middle Distance, Olympic Distance, Sprint Distance, Junior Challenge, Aquathlon and Open Water races of 3,800 and 1,900 metres, with options tailored to different levels, from participants new to triathlon to professional athletes.
Set against the backdrop of Barcelona, with a route linking the city and the coast, the event aims to make triathlon accessible to everyone and to consolidate Barcelona’s reputation as a city closely associated with sport and major sporting events.
