WORLD SUP FESTIVAL COSTA BLANCA 2026
TEASER PRESENTATION WORLD SUP FESTIVAL 2026
WORLD SUP FESTIVAL COSTA BLANCA 2026
Santa Pola will open the 2026 circuit in one of the Mediterranean’s key locations for water sports. This town on the Costa Blanca combines a long maritime tradition with wide beaches, a seafront promenade, a privileged climate, and a natural setting shaped by the salt flats, the cape, and the proximity of Tabarca. Its bay and nautical areas make Santa Pola an ideal venue for competitive SUP, while also being a highly attractive destination to enjoy the sea, gastronomy, and nature. (Tourism of Spain)
Categories:
- SUP Sprint
- SUP Technical Race
- SUP Long Distance
In addition, the festival will include several non-official and community races, expanding participation and the spirit of the event:
- SUP Downwind Foil
- Paddleboard
- Popular y Friendship Paddle
WORLD SUP FESTIVAL 2026 PROGRAM
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
Race bib collection and event opening
Sports Village
16:00 – 20:00 Official opening of the sports area
16:00 – 20:00 Competitor check-in
Leisure Village
16:00 – 18:00 Free beginner SUP classes
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
SUP Sprint Competition and Opening Ceremony
Sports Village
08:00 – 09:00 SUP Sprint check-in
09:00 – 09:30 SUP Sprint briefing
10:00 – 16:00 Sprint Race (all categories)
19:00 Opening Ceremony & Parade of Nations. Sprint Awards Ceremony
Leisure Village
10:00 – 20:00 Leisure & Expo Area
10:00 – 20:45 Marine Fair
11:00 – 13:00 Free beginner SUP classes / Inclusive SUP
11:00 & 17:30 Children’s workshops
19:30 Concert
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
SUP Long Distance and Prone Competition
Sports Village
07:30 – 08:30 Athletes boarding to Tabarca Island
10:30 Long Distance start (5.5 km)
11:30 Long Distance start (13.5 km)
15:00 U8 / U10 / U12 / U14 / Inflatable / Popular categories (Playa Varadero course)
18:30 Long Distance Awards Ceremony
Leisure Village
10:00 – 20:00 Leisure & Expo Area
16:30 – 21:00 Marine Fair
11:00 & 17:00 Children’s workshops
16:00 SUP Talk
19:30 Concert
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
SUP Technical and Friendship Paddle Competition
Sports Village
08:30 – 09:00 Technical Race briefing
09:00 – 09:30 Friendship paddle
09:30 – 15:30 Technical Race (all categories)
16:30 Team relays
17:30 Final Awards Ceremony & Official Event Closing
Leisure Village
10:00 – 19:00 Leisure & Expo Area
12:00 – 18:00 Marine Fair
11:00 & 17:00 Children’s workshops
Total Prize Money 2026: €17,000
€5,000 – SUP Sprint
€5,000 – SUP Technical Race
€5,000 – SUP Long Distance
€ 2.000 SUP Downwind Foil
- April 24–26
- Santa Pola (Alicante), Spain
- Tabarca Island (Alicante), Spain
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Parres Watersports
European SUP League (ESL)