It start from a different village each year. Since 2006 the event is organised by a local running club. The event usually takes place on the first Saturday in June (or second Saturday or last Saturday in May) and consists of a 196 km circuit called the "Gran Fondo" (and a 125 km option) around the Ronda's countryside on the tarmac country lanes. More info on our Triathlon page>Ĭicloruta Internacional Serrania de Ronda or La Sufrida (The Sufferer or The Pain) as it is aptly known is not actually a triathlon but it is without doubt one of the main cycle endurance races in Andalucuia. Others such as Triathlon de Sevilla are lesser with a 1.5km swim, followed by a 40km cycle, and finally a 10km run. Some, such as El Chorro are Half Ironman with 1.9km swim, 90 km cycle and 21km run. Others take place in locations in western and central Andalucian coastal areas. This is 90km cycle, 1.8km swim and 30km beach run. Desafio Doñana is the flagship event organised by the regional government. There are actually about 30 triathlon events every year in Andalucia, which are held between February and November, including during the hot summer months. The are also a large number of half marathons and 10km road races. This traditionally takes place on the first Sunday in December (4th December 2016). The Seville marathon usually records a very fast time due to the level course and (often) fine weather contitions. Malaga Marathon sixth most popular in Spain with about three thousand taking part. Seville Marathon, the third biggest in Spain, with 14.000 runners taking part ( 2017) and traditionally takes place the third Sunday in February (19th February 2017). There are two road running full marathons in Andalucia each year. Men's Category winners in Desafio Doñana Triathlon 2011
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