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3 October 2026
At 8.00 am on Saturday 3 October at the Estepona Exhibition Centre
130kms with 3.300m+-
A maximum time limit of 9 hours has been set. The finish line closes at 17:00.
All riders, without exception, must ensure they wear an approved cycling helmet.
In addition, the organisers recommend that runners bring the following items with them to take part in the race:
The Organisation will provide a cloakroom service in the departure area where participants can leave their belongings.
Staff from the Organisation’s Cloakroom Service may ask runners to open their bags before depositing them, in order to check their contents. Should a runner refuse to open a bag, the Organisation may refuse to accept that bag.
The organisation accepts no responsibility for the contents of the bag, nor for any loss or damage to them.
The cloakroom will be open from 7.00 am to 5.30 pm.
There will be three checkpoints along the route.
YES There are 3 refreshment stations + a refreshment station at the finish line.
YES mobile assistance teams will be available throughout the race.
Race numbers can be collected from the Estepona Town Hall on Friday between 5.00 pm and 9.00 pm and on Saturday between 6.30 am and 7.30 am, prior to the start of the race.
Participants must wear their race number throughout the race, ensuring it is clearly visible at the front of their bicycle at all times.
Each race number will be personal and non-transferable.
Each participant will be assigned a bib number, which will be assigned at random in all cases, except for the first few numbers, which will be assigned by the Organizing Committee.
Once the event has finished, race numbers and runner’s bags that have not been collected within the specified time will not be sent to the runner’s home address under any circumstances.
To collect your bib number you will need an official identification document (ID card or passport) and a federation licence if you are a member of the federation.
In the event that the race bib holder is unable to collect the bib, it may be collected by a third person on presentation of authorisation and a photocopy of the bib holder’s ID card.
No. Registration is personal and non-transferable.
YES, you can change the name on your race number up to 15 days before the event, provided that race numbers are still available and there is no waiting list. The administration fee is €5.
The organisation has a civil liability insurance policy in accordance with current legislation.
YES Everyone will receive a personalised medal
The official Costa del Sol Gran Fondo jersey is optional. You can choose whether to have one during the registration process, and it costs €15.
This option is only available within the specified period. After this date, it will only be available from the merchandise shop at a price of €30.
Yes, at the Estepona Sports Centre.
Would you like to join the Costa del Sol Gran Fondo organising team as a volunteer?
Join the team of volunteers who make up the Costa del Sol Gran Fondo staff and enjoy an unforgettable experience from the inside, cheering on and helping all the runners to cross the finish line.
Requirements:
– A desire to enjoy an exciting day.
– Be a lover of sport and nature
What we promise:
– To be part of a great experience
– To be part of a unique team
– An unforgettable memory in a setting that’s unique in the world
All volunteers will be provided with food and drink during the race. They will also receive the Costa del Sol Gran Fondo staff ID badge.
The tasks to be carried out are as follows: handing out race numbers, manning refreshment stations, and assisting at the start and finish lines.
Opening hours: SATURDAY 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
Please email us at costadelsolgranfondo@terraincognita.group
Estepona bus station provides connections to numerous destinations, both national and regional, making it easy to reach from different parts of the peninsula.
You can check timetables or buy bus tickets to Estepona by telephone, directly at your local bus station, at www.alsa.es, or by calling 902 422 242.
Estepona is well connected by road to the main destinations in southern Spain.
It is connected to Málaga and the rest of the Costa del Sol via the AP-7 or the A-7. From Seville, it can be reached via the A-376 and the A-7. From Madrid, the journey is via the A-4 to Córdoba, continuing on the A-45 and then the AP-7. From Cádiz, the connection is via the A-7.
Madrid-Estepona: 620 km, 6h 15 min
Málaga-Estepona: 90 km, 1h
Sevilla-Estepona: 200 km, 2h 30 min
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is the nearest airport to Estepona and is situated around 85 kilometres away. From there, you can reach Estepona by bus, taxi or hire car.
Gibraltar Airport is 45 kilometres from Estepona, although it has fewer flights. It is also possible to fly in from Jerez Airport, some 145 kilometres away, or from Seville-San Pablo Airport, 210 kilometres away.
Estepona does not have its own railway station. The nearest stations are San Roque-La Línea and Málaga-María Zambrano.
You can check all train timetables for journeys to these stations on the Renfe website.
Madrid–Málaga: 2h 45 min (AVE)
Sevilla–San Roque: 2h 30 min
Granada–Málaga: (No hay servicio directo. Hay que hacer transbordo en Antequera) – 1h 30 min
From these stations, you can continue on to Estepona by bus, taxi or hire car.
The gentle hills and mountain ranges that slope down towards the Mediterranean Sea, bathed in southern sunlight and caressed by the sea breeze, form the unmistakable landscape of the Costa del Sol. A region where the sun shines for more than 300 days a year and where nature, culture and leisure come together to offer an unforgettable experience.
Beyond its extensive beaches and lively tourist destinations such as Marbella, Estepona and Torremolinos, the Costa del Sol harbours a hidden treasure: a cluster of white villages that seem to hang between the mountains, nestled in the heart of the Sierra Bermeja and the Genal Valley. Places such as Algatocín, Gaucín, Genalguacil, Benarrabá, Jubrique and Igualeja retain the authentic flavour of Andalusia, amidst centuries-old chestnut trees, narrow streets and natural viewpoints overlooking the Mediterranean and the Spanish fir forests.
These villages, many of which are nestled within unique natural landscapes, such as the Sierra Bermeja itself, offer walking routes, local crafts, traditional cuisine and a tranquillity that is hard to find elsewhere in the south. Guadalhorce, Guaro and Tolox, situated on the edge of the Sierra de las Nieves, complete this network of little paradises where time seems to stand still.
The Costa del Sol is also all about culture, history and modernity. Málaga, Picasso’s birthplace, captivates visitors with its city life, museums, cuisine and a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere. But it is the combination of the coast and the inland areas that gives this destination its true charm.
You can find all the information on the website: https://www.visitacostadelsol.com
