Season 2026 Season completed · 6 of 6 stopsChampions Donato Freens (NED) · Alba Frey (ESP)Grand Finale Sesimbra · 11–13 SepPrize money €72K+Participants 1,323 across 6 stopsSeason 2027 Calendar to be announced
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Isla Cristina SUP Race 2026

5–6 Sep 2026Isla Cristina · Spain142 participantsTechnicalSprint
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142Participants
2Disciplines
€6,000Overall final prize
5Nations in the results
Overview

The Atlantic at its wildestDunes, pine forests and the Costa de la Luz

Huelva joined the European SUP League map with an event of its own: the European SUP Race Isla Cristina 2026. Shaped by the raw Atlantic identity of the Costa de la Luz, the stop brought together more than 200 athletes from over 20 countries for three days of competition, culture and ocean lifestyle.

Long white beaches, dunes, pine forests and the proximity of the protected Doñana Natural Park create a setting unlike any other on the circuit. The Atlantic conditions, the nautical tradition of the Huelva coast and a festival atmosphere with live music and local gastronomy made it a complete experience on and off the water.

The fifth stop of 2026 was decided over two race days on the Playa Central: the Sprint on Saturday and the Technical Race on Sunday.

Official results · MAKO

Results

Technical Race · Women

  1. 1Alba FreyESP · 1,000 pts
  2. 2Nuria Chiquero GarcíaESP · 860 pts
  3. 3Laura ParicioESP · 730 pts

Technical Race · Men

  1. 1Aaron SánchezESP · 1,000 pts
  2. 2Fernando Pérez SerraESP · 860 pts
  3. 3Ivan Puente RodriguezESP · 730 pts
Podiums synced from the official results system after the event.
Full results on MAKO
Video

HighlightsThe teaser and the two race days

Teaser

Teaser · Isla Cristina SUP Race 2026

Video · Isla Cristina SUP Race 2026

Sprint

Highlights · Day 1 · Sprint Race

Video · Saturday 5 September 2026

Technical

Highlights · Day 2 · Technical Race

Video · Sunday 6 September 2026

Programme

Three days on the Costa de la LuzFrom accreditation to the final podium

Fri 4 Sep

Day 1 · Welcome

  • Check-inVenue opens and accreditations, 10:00
  • OpeningOfficial presentation, 12:00
  • ClinicClinics and masterclasses with professional athletes, 17:00
  • FestivalWelcome party at the Port Stage, 20:00
Sat 5 Sep

Day 2 · Sprint

  • BriefingAthlete briefing and bib distribution, 08:00
  • SprintSprint Race on the Central Beach, 09:30
  • AmateurAmateur competition, 12:30
  • KidsKids Race and families, 16:00
  • CeremonyPodium and prize-giving, 19:30
Sun 6 Sep

Day 3 · Technical

  • BriefingAthlete briefing and bib distribution, 08:30
  • TechTechnical Race, 09:30
  • AmateurAmateur competition, 12:30
  • OpenBeach lunch, 14:30
  • FinalFinal podium and festival closing, 15:30
Categories

Who racesMen’s and women’s divisions in every category

Sprint 200 m Technical / Beach Race Inflatable Long Distance Popular Race Kids & Families Brand Relays

Open / EliteMaster+40Grand Master+50Kahuna+60AmateurU8 · U10 · U12U14 · U16 · U18

Practical info

Getting to Isla CristinaVenue, travel and the setting

The venue is the Playa Central of Isla Cristina, in Huelva, Andalusia.

  • Faro (FAO) — 65 km, about 50 minutes by road (recommended for international travellers).
  • Seville (SVQ) — 120 km, about 1 h 20 by road.
  • Málaga (AGP) — 300 km, about 3 hours by road.

The setting. The Marismas de Isla Cristina Natural Park surrounds every stage of the course, a protected wetland of exceptional ecological value. The town has 15 km of white sandy Blue Flag beaches and one of Spain’s most active fishing ports, where the early morning auction at the dock is a local institution.

Sustainability. The stop ran with single-use plastics eliminated and fully reusable or compostable cups, straws and packaging; with the Junta de Andalucía to minimise impact on birds and wildlife inside the Natural Park; with an awareness campaign for athletes, families and spectators; and with community clean-up volunteering before and after the event.

More information: europeansuprace.islacristina.org

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