Challenge Gran Canaria is heading towards a new record for the number of professional triathletes at its next race on April 26, 2025. With over 30 confirmed elite participants, the Gran Canaria event has one of the largest pro athlete line-ups in the international Challenge Family series.
The event, which opens the Challenge Family season in Europe, is continuing to build its roster of triathlon stars, including the likes of British triathlete Jonathan Brownlee, who returns this year after debuting in Mogán in 2022.
Also among the confirmed participants for 2025 are Sam Wordley (UK); Sergio López (Spain); Heleen Moes (Netherlands); Vanessa Pereira (Portugal); and Ben Akin (UK).
Others among the roster of elite triathletes are: Corentin Chouvelon (France); Joao Pereira (Portugal); Matt Kaminer (South Africa).
Local fan-favourite triathlete, Zaira Lorenzo, will also take part in Gran Canaria, representing the colours of the Canary Islands as a local professional. So far, the Tenerife native is the first Canarian professional to confirm her spot in Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria, the race where she made her debut as an elite triathlete, with a course she knows well.
Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria will be held at Anfi del Mar beach with two race formats: the short-distance competition, featuring 1.5km swimming, 40km cycling, and 10km running, and the flagship middle-distance event, both on April 26, 2025.
The middle-distance race features 1.9km swimming, 90km cycling, and 21km running.
Summarising the entire field, more than 26% of the triathletes will travel to the island from Great Britain. Among the nationalities with the most athletes for 2025, Spain stands out, representing 23% of the confirmed athletes, while 15% of the participants will come from Germany
Other registered athletes are from the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Belgium, France, Norway, and Ireland, bringing together athletes from about 20 countries.
