Autumn is a wonderful time of the year to visit the island, whilst summer finishes and temperatures become milder, it’s time to swap your flip-flops for your trainers. Not only to discover the numerous trekking and cycling routes all over the island but also to take part in some sports competitions. If you are up for a challenge, don’t miss this calendar with all the sporting events happening in Ibiza every autumn.
IBIZA CAMPAGNOLO TOURIST CYCLING TOUR
When: From the 11st till the 13th October 2019
About: The Campagnolo Ibiza Cycle Tour brings together about half a thousand cyclists from all over Spain and among them there are always a few legends. This tour of the island, which is in its 18th year, takes place over three days and combines routes along the roads of all the municipalities, with timed sections and even an individual time trial.
More info: Santantoni Sport
IBIZA LD & HALF TRIATHLON
When: 27th of October 2019
About: Starting from the beach of Figueretas, this event will serve as the final of the Spanish Triathlon Cup as well as the 2019 Spanish Half Triathlon Championship. The first one includes 4 km of swimming competition, 120 km of cycling and 30 km of trekking, whereas the Medium Distance participants must swim for 2 km, pedal for 80 km and finally, run for 20 km. This event is an Open one, so anyone with good physical, psychic and medical conditions can participate.
More info: Triathlon Ibiza
IBIZA TRAIL
When: 27th of October
About: The Trail Running Competition goes through some of the most beautiful spots of the island. Cliffs, little beaches, pine tree forests and the most traditional Ibiza can be seen on this circuit through the northeast of the island. The competition offers three types of race: The Light Trail (10 km), the Medium Trail (21 km) and the Marathon Trail (42 km), the most important of the Ibiza Trail competition.
More info: Ibiza Trail Maraton
ULTRA IBIZA
When: Friday 29th & Saturday 30th November – Sunday 1st of December 2019
About: This is the last sport competition of the year. A maximum of 500 participants are invited to enjoy the island while practicing this style of race. Divided in three stages during Friday, Saturday and Sunday in turn, the competition is formed by a 10-km night race starting in San Antonio, the Ibiza Ultra Trail with 80, 42 or 21 km, and a city circuit with 10,46 km through the historical center of Ibiza. You can participate on the three-day competitions or choose only the stages that adapt to your profile.
More info: Ultra Ibiza
Would you like to participate in the sport competitions that take place in Ibiza? Check out our previous post “Spring Sport Events”.