Battle for Hercules 2025

INTERNATIONAL SUP RACE EVENT

April 25, 26 & 27, 2025 – Benalmádena, Spain

Don’t miss the new edition of Battle for Hercules, where you’ll enjoy thrilling SUP Race competitions featuring top riders from both the national and international scene.

HIGHLIGHTS TECHNICAL RACE

HIGHLIGHTS LONG DISTANCE RACE

CATEGORIES:
Elite (Men & Women)
Elite Master (Men & Women)
Elite Kahuna (Men & Women)
Amateur Hardboard (up to 14')
Amateur Inflatable Board (up to 14')
Sub 18 (up to 14')
Sub 16 (up to 14')
Sub 14 (up to 12'6)
Sub 12 (up to 12'6)
Sub 10 (up to 10'6)
Sub 8 (up to 10'6)

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY 25/04/2025
• 10:00–14:00 Open Training
• 12:00–13:00 Discover SUP / Free Activity
• 16:00–20:00 Open Training
• 17:00–18:00 Discover SUP / Free Activity
• 18:00–21:00 Bib Collection
• 20:30 Riders’ Briefing

SATURDAY 26/04/2025
• 08:00–09:00 Bib Collection
• 10:00 Technical Race
• Awards Ceremony

SUNDAY 27/04/2025
• 08:00–09:00 Bib Collection
• 09:30 Long Distance Race
• Awards Ceremony

8.000€

LONG-DISTANCE COURSES

01. ELITE / MASTER / KAHUNA / U18

approx. 9 km

"This year, we’ll host an exciting course in Malapesquera Bay, an ideal spot to enjoy the race from the shore and the seaside promenade. The event will consist of two laps, with a mandatory beach portage. Additionally, there will be a sprint checkpoint offering a €200 cash prize for both the Men's and Women's Elite categories. This sprint checkpoint is designed to add even more excitement to the race, as athletes won't be able to relax for a second and will need to maintain a high pace throughout the course."

02. AMATEUR / U16

approx. 4.5 km

The future stars of SUP will have a fantastic course right in front of our beach, approximately 4.5 km long.

03. FUN RACE POPULAR / U14

2.5 km

Want to please Hercules without paddling an exhausting distance, and still enjoy the event? Easy: sign up for the Fun Race Popular category and join the U14s on the road to the podium!

04. U8 / U10 / U12

Now it’s time for the SUP Race’s rising stars! A safe and exciting beachside course will be set up to encourage and support the youngest participants.

🏁 U12 🤜 1.5 km
🏁 U10 🤜 800 m
🏁 U8 🤜 500 m

TECHNICAL COURSES

05. TECHNICAL RACE

In this event, up to 12 competitors may start simultaneously, facing a technical course that includes buoy turns. The course will be approximately 600 to 650 meters long and will be used for qualifying and semifinal rounds.

For all categories, the technical race will consist of one lap, except for the U10 and U12 divisions, which will have a modified course tailored to their level.

In the Elite category finals, competitors must complete two laps, totaling approximately 1,200 meters.