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Gran Fondo Pontevedra
18 October 2026 · Pontevedra, Spain
old townpedestrian cityflat course
Pontevedra, in Galicia, is famous for its almost entirely pedestrianized historic center — a rarity among Spanish cities of its size. Gran Fondo Pontevedra is the region's oldest race (31st edition), starting and finishing on Calle Padre Fernando Olmedo. The 21.097 km course is flat and urban, with aid stations roughly every 5 km. October weather in Galicia is changeable, ranging from sunny days to Atlantic rain.
Course records
No course record data yet.
Weather in October
Galicia's Atlantic climate is changeable and rain is possible; a spare waterproof layer is recommended.
Starter pack 2026
- bib with timing chip
- medal
- technical t-shirt
Standard finisher pack.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Pontevedra city center
several days before the race
Bib pickup Oct 14-17, 10:30-13:30 and 17:00-20:00; also available race morning.
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Praza da Ferrería — The central square of the pedestrian old town.
30 minutes
Ría de Pontevedra / Combarro — A picturesque fishing village with traditional Galician granaries (hórreos) on the estuary.
2 hours
Santiago de Compostela — The endpoint of the Camino de Santiago and one of Spain's great cathedrals.
Dinner before the race
Carb-loading recommendation coming later.
After the finish
Food and drinks at the finish in the old town.
Registration open