VII Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria - Memorial José Martín Solís.
The Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria, held in memory of José Martín Solís, reaches its seventh edition in 2026 and hosts both the Andalusian cross duathlon championship and the final of the Copa de Andalucía. Six kilometres of running, three mountain bike laps each with a climb, and three more kilometres on foot near the coast make for a short, intense race that is decided on the bike. Also known as Rincón de la Victoria Cross Duathlon, Campeonato de Andalucía de Duatlón Cros and Andalusian Cross Duathlon Championship.
Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria 2026: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
Both transitions take place at the IES Margarita Salas on Calle Mediodía. The first run covers a flat loop near the coast twice, then come three mountain bike laps that each open with a climb to around 80 metres. The race closes with one more lap of the opening run loop.
The organiser is the town of Rincón de la Victoria, with the local triathlon club. Beyond the championship and the Copa, the race also scores for the SuperLiga Andaluza de Clubes and the Diputación de Málaga provincial circuit. The field is capped at 200; women start five minutes after the men.
+38 m
+332 m
+17 m
Run 1
6 km · +38 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
Bike course
19.59 km · +332 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 0.2 | 1.8 km | 3.5 % | 13.5 % | +60 m | — |
| km 6.8 | 1.8 km | 3.4 % | 13.8 % | +60 m | — |
| km 13.3 | 1.8 km | 3.4 % | 14.1 % | +60 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
Run 2
3 km · +17 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria.
Settle into the race
The runs are flat and fast; the bike course is not. That shifts the weight of the race onto the 19.6 km on the bike, and especially onto the moment after the first transition, when the lap climb meets your running legs for the first time. Run the opener on the limit and you pay for it there.
Spread the effort
At the same time there is a case for a quick start: drafting is allowed, and a good group saves energy on the rolling sections. The right split lies in between, fast enough to leave T1 with the right company, controlled enough to ride the climb that follows.
Finish strong
Three flat kilometres leave limited room to close a gap. Positions are usually visible by T2 already, so a fast second transition is worth more here than at a longer distance.
Training plan for Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria: 12-week build
Build all three disciplines
As an age-group athlete, expect roughly 1:30 to 2:00 hours, most of it on the bike. The effort stays high throughout: three hard climbs in the middle, framed by two runs with hardly any terrain to hide in.
Brick sessions
The most important session type is the brick in both directions: a run followed directly by a climb on the bike, and a ride followed directly by a fast run.
Practise transitions
One a week in the final weeks before 22 November is enough if it mirrors the race order. Practise the transitions themselves too.
Arrive fresh
In a race this short, a few seconds in T1 decide whether you ride in a group or alone, and since drafting is legal, some group rides belong in the build-up.
Courses
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Everything about VII Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria - Memorial José Martín Solís.
How long is Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria?
Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria is 28.59 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
What is the profile of the run course at Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria?
The run course at Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria is classified as Flat, averaging 6.3 vertical metres per kilometre. 51% of the route is flat, 24% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
Is there a GPX file for the Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria course?
Yes. Each leg of Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria is on this page as its own free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria?
Preparation for Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria should account for 28.59 km, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria?
The pacing strategy for Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria should reflect 28.59 km and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does VII Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria - Memorial José Martín Solís take place?
VII Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria - Memorial José Martín Solís takes place on November 22, 2026.
Where does VII Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria - Memorial José Martín Solís take place?
VII Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria - Memorial José Martín Solís takes place in Rincón de la Victoria, Spain.
How do I register for Duatlón Cros Rincón de la Victoria?
Registration runs through the organiser: triatlonandalucia.org. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
