The competition, organized by the Club Trilaguna in collaboration with the Organismo Autónomo de Deportes (OAD) and the Canarian Triathlon Federation, has filled all available spots due to high demand, even opening a second registration period. Among the registered participants are seven Paralympic athletes and 60 children.
Bib collection will take place on Friday, November 13, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Decathlon in La Laguna. Athletes can also collect their bibs on the day of the event, Saturday, November 14, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at the start area located near Parque de La Vega.
Badel Albelo, president of the local OAD, highlighted the city's pride in hosting disciplines that promote values such as effort and perseverance, reaffirming the City Council's commitment to sports. Adrián Ornia Vietes, president of the Canarian Triathlon Federation, thanked the La Laguna City Council for its support of duathlon and the initiative of the young Club Trilaguna.
Sara Ballesteros, vice-president of Club Trilaguna, emphasized the OAD's crucial role in making the event possible, calling it an important competition for the club and a scoring event for the Canary Islands Club Championship and the Paralympic Championship.
Due to the duathlon being held this Saturday, November 14, temporary traffic restrictions will be implemented around Parque de La Vega and various streets in the city center. Parking will be prohibited on the route from 1:00 AM, and traffic diversions will begin at 1:00 PM, also affecting cross streets. Pasaje Concepción Salazar will be closed from 9:00 AM for infrastructure setup. The public is advised to plan their travel and follow the instructions of the Local Police.
