Mazatlán International Triathlon (Gran Triatlón Pacífico)

Athletes transitioning from the ocean swim course onto the coastal bicycle route during the Mazatlán Triathlon — Ocean Swim Transition Gates

The Mazatlán International Triathlon (universally celebrated as the Gran Triatlón Pacífico) operates as one of the premier elite multi-sport athletic events in Latin America.

Welcoming thousands of international competitors, the race is held annually over the first weekend of late November or early December. It runs in close coordination with the historic 25th Anniversary Gran Maratón HERSA Mazatlán. This early winter timing delivers exceptionally comfortable, mild racing air temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the tropical Pacific waters remain remarkably warm and calm for ocean swimming.

The highly scenic course consists of a challenging open-water ocean swim launching from the shores of Playa Norte, transitioning immediately into high-speed bicycle and distance running segments routed directly down the wide parameters of the iconic Malecón Seawall Promenade.

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Official Race Logistics & Divisions

Available Event Categories:

Olympic Standard: 1.5K Ocean Swim • 40K Highway Bike • 10K Coastal Run
Sprint Division: 750m Ocean Swim • 20K Highway Bike • 5K Coastal Run
Super Sprint / Youth: Tailored shorter distances engineered safely for younger athletes and junior registration blocks
Duathlon Option: Sprint-distance formats substituting the swim layout with initial running circuits

Primary Event Landmarks:

Starting Zone Location: Avenida del Mar, Playa Norte (Positioned directly facing the historic Monumento al Pescador / Fisherman's Monument).
Registration Expo Pavilion: Athlete kit collection takes place at the specialized sports exposition pavilion inside the parking sectors of the Teodoro Mariscal Stadium.
Official Portal Inscriptions: Electronic bookings process via Venados de Mazatlán Official Sports Network.

Want to evaluate the ocean vistas, monument locations, and pavement conditions along the race route? Explore our Malecón Seawall Promenade System Guide.

Gran Triatlón Pacífico Historical Image Archive

Triathletes swimming out in a large pack through the surf breaks along Playa Norte — Open-Water Pacific Swim Phase

Cyclists racing down the closed vehicle lanes of Avenida del Mar along the coastline — High-Speed Malecón Cycling Circuit

Distance runners passing cheering crowds along the coastal sidewalks — The Final Running Segment Promenade

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The milestone 25th Anniversary celebration is officially scheduled across the premier weekend of early winter, launching from Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6, 2026. The multi-sport triathlon and short-distance running categories take place on Friday and Saturday, while the main half and full marathons dominate the Sunday morning sports schedule.

Yes. To guarantee maximum safety for the thousands of runners and cyclists, the municipal transit department coordinates complete street closures along Avenida del Mar and parts of the Golden Zone starting early on Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you are staying in a beachfront hotel along the Malecón, please coordinate with your concierge ahead of time, as personal vehicle travel and local taxi access will be heavily restricted until early afternoon.

Because local ocean water temperatures inside the Playa Norte basin hover comfortably around 74 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit in early December, the event traditionally operates under standard warm-water, non-wetsuit rules for elite competitors. However, usage guidelines for amateur age-group brackets are explicitly regulated by the Mexican Triathlon Federation (FMTRI) and are finalized by race officials during the mandatory athlete briefing the evening prior.

Mazatlán International Triathlon (Gran Triatlón Pacífico)

Official Race Logistics & Divisions

Gran Triatlón Pacífico Historical Image Archive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the exact dates for the 25th Anniversary race weekend?

Are there extensive vehicle street closures along the hotel strip on race days?

Are wetsuits historically allowed during the open-water swim phase?

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