Key rules
- Swim cap (provided by the organisers) and goggles are compulsory during the swim. Swimming with the race number is not allowed.
- Drafting is not allowed. Hard-shell helmet compulsory. Road bikes only; mountain bikes are not permitted.
- Race number on the back on the bike and on the front on the run.
- A 2026 federation licence, ID card or passport is required to collect your race number and enter transition. Athletes without a licence must pay the one-day insurance.
- The bike circuit is closed to traffic. Unsporting behaviour means immediate disqualification.
- If the swim cannot be held for safety reasons, the option set by the Spanish Triathlon Federation will apply.
- Each athlete is responsible for knowing the race, its courses and its rules. Littering outside the designated areas may lead to disqualification.
- Complaints and appeals: section 12 of the Spanish Triathlon Federation rules.
Timing chip
The chip is collected with the athlete bag at the transition entrance and must be returned at the finish.
Refunds
- 100% until 4 May 2026.
- 50% until 5 July 2026.
- No refunds from 5 July 2026. Race numbers are not kept for future editions.
Teams
Promotional discount from 10 registered triathletes; the 11th entry is free in the distance with the most entries. Requests: marketing@triatlonciudadsantander.com
Summary translated from the official Spanish rules. In case of discrepancy, the Spanish version prevails.