Club La Santa Volcano Triathlon

A new middle-distance challenge is coming to Lanzarote. Experience an unforgettable race through the island’s spectacular volcanic landscapes.

HALF distance: 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run

Experience the great atmosphere and enjoy the benefits of living conveniently close to both the start and finish line right here at Club La Santa.

About the Course

Swim
A clearly marked course in the calm, saltwater lagoon at Club La Santa. The water temperature is approximately 19,5ºC and the use of wetsuits is allowed.

Bike
The route takes participants to Caleta de Caballo, Soo, Caleta de Famara and then up on the Famara-Teguise road until they reach the turning point. After the turn point participants will complete same route back to Club La Santa. No drafting allowed.

Run
Participants leave the Stadium, turn right and continue along the roads for 21.1km

• Race organisation, traffic management, volunteers
• Race day on-course nutrition at aid stations
• Participant T-shirt
• Finisher medal for participants
• Timing and race results
• First aid assistance
• Relaxation massages provided by the students of a Massage Therapy school are available at the Finish area, on a first-come, first-serve basis until 13:30. In case you need a therapeutic massage you will need to contact a licensed physiotherapist.

General Rules 

The International Triathlon Union’s (ITU) Competition Rules must be followed.

These are some of the competition rules applied:

BEFORE RACE DAY

• All athletes must collect their own race numbers personally and present their photo ID or passport.
• Both for individual participants and relay teams, the accident insurance which is compulsory to participate in the race is already included in the registration fee.

ON RACE DAY

The torso of the athlete must be covered at all times (during swimming, bike and running courses).

SWIMMING

• Race number: You must wear the swim cap with a clearly visible race number on the side.
• The use of wetsuit is allowed. The water temperature is 19,5ºC.

CYCLING

• Race BIB: You must wrap the race number sticker around the seat post of your bike and place 3 stickers on your helmet (front & both sides). You also must wear a clearly visible race number on the back of your racing kit when cycling.
• Normal traffic rules must be obeyed.
• Remain on the right hand side of the road to allow lapping participants to overtake safely and to avoid obstructing their race.
• Drafting is not allowed.

RUNNING

• Race BIB: You must wear a clearly visible race number on the front of your racing kit when running.
• Remain on the right hand side of the road to allow lapping participants to overtake safely and to avoid obstructing their race.

TRANSITION
It is obligatory for athletes to stop in the penalty box inside the transition zone when shown a blue card.

RELAY RULES

• General Rules apply to the Relay Teams members (please see above).
• The Race Results Chip will act as the race baton and must be exchanged between each team member in the Transition Zone.
• The Race Results Chip must be worn on the left ankle in all 3 disciplines.
• Each team member must attach the timing chip to their left ankle before the start of their discipline within the Transition Zone.
• The next designated team member may assist the incoming one by removing the chip and reattaching it to their own ankle, but only once the first one has passed the timing mats in the Transition Zone.