Sportsmen and women and nature lovers, some of you still do not know this, but Formentera is your new favourite island in the world.

Throughout the year, some of the most exciting sporting events take place on the island. And the privileged environment takes care of transforming them into unique and unforgettable experiences for all the participants.

If you still have doubts, find out about the sports events in Formentera this year and you will be convinced.

FORMENTERA ALL ROUND TRAIL – MARCH

One of the most beautiful races of Formentera is celebrated the 3rd of March, also one of the best ways to discover this wonderful island.
You choose the distance to run, either 72 kilometres, 40 kilometres (Half Trail) or 21 kilometres (Tros de Fart). If what you are looking for is an adventure through PARADISE in sneakers, this is your race.

HALF MARATHON – MAY

The X Edition of the Half Marathon of Formentera is celebrated on May 12, a 21km race and another, more popular, 8km. race; for all levels.
There are so many athletes who want to be part of this special race, that the organization has had to raffle the places for the next edition: 2000 inscriptions for the half marathon and 1000 for the 8 kilometres.

So if you have not signed up yet, you will have to wait until 2019!

FORMENTERA CYCLING TOUR – OCTOBER

The third edition of this spectacular race composed of three stages for bike lovers is also scheduled. The chosen dates are from October 26 to 28, 2018.
In addition to the tour around the island, about 110 kilometres of route and 1168 meters of accumulated altitude, the XXIII La Mola BTT is celebrated, a more accessible tour, suitable for all publics.

Its 37, 6 kilometres and 850 metres of altitude, make it the ideal race to enjoy the island, the bike and oneself.

These are some of the most outstanding events, but there are numerous sporting events that are held in Formentera in the months when the sun doesn’t shine so strong, and there are not so many tourists: Formentera Trail 21.1 in June, Formentera to run in May, the Triathlon Illa de Formentera in October…

Without a doubt, these are months in which Formentera shows its most authentic beauty, offering a unique welcome to athletes and sports fans.

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