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| Location: | Isla Cristina, Spain |
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| Series: | ESL - European SUP League |
| Tagged: | European SUP League, Isla Cristina, Isla Cristina SUP Race, Spain |
| Date: | 5 - 6 Sep 2026 |
| Organiser: | European SUP League |
| Website: | https://www.europeansupleague.com/ |
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| Email: | info@europeansupleague.com |
| Prize Money: | €6,000 |
| LIVE | This event will be streamed live on https://www.instagram.com/totalsup |
Isla Cristina’s debut confirms the European SUP League’s expanding footprint and its commitment to bringing elite competition to new corners of Europe, reinforcing a shared structure that connects athletes, clubs, federations and organisers across the continent.
Registration is now officially open for the fifth stop of the 2026 European SUP League season, which will take place from 4 to 6 September in Isla Cristina, Huelva, Spain.
The European SUP Race Isla Cristina 2026 will mark the debut of this destination on the Costa de la Luz as part of Europe’s leading Stand Up Paddle circuit. Over three days, Playa Central in Isla Cristina will host international competition, amateur activities, youth sport and a wide range of experiences connected with the sea, local culture and gastronomy.
The official European SUP League competition will take place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September.
Saturday will feature the Sprint Race, a 200-metre competition defined by speed, intensity and spectacular head-to-head action. On Sunday, athletes will compete in the Technical Race, also known as the Beach Race, over a course of between 500 and 1,000 metres, featuring beach starts and finishes, buoy turns and a variety of technical elements.
A total of €6,000 in prize money will be awarded across the two official disciplines, with €3,000 allocated to the Sprint Race and €3,000 to the Technical Race.
Registration is open for the U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, Open, Senior, M40, M50 and M60 categories, as well as an amateur competition aimed at participants of different levels. Athletes may register for the Sprint Race, the Technical Race or a combined package covering both disciplines.
The programme will begin on Friday 4 September with the opening of the event venue, accreditation, the official presentation of the championship, clinics and masterclasses led by professional athletes, as well as a welcome party.
On Saturday, 5 September, the Sprint Race will be held alongside amateur competitions and activities designed for children and families. The day will conclude with the first awards ceremony.
On Sunday 6 September, the Technical Race will take place, followed by further amateur races, beach activities and the final awards and closing ceremony. The detailed timetable may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and organisational requirements.
Friday, 4 September: Opening & presentation
Accreditation / Clinics / Welcome party
Saturday, 5 September: Sprint Race
Amateur races / Family activities / 1st awards ceremony
Sunday, 6 September: Technical Race
Amateur races · Beach activities · Closing ceremony
The arrival of the European SUP League places Isla Cristina on the international Stand Up Paddle map. Its strong maritime tradition, extensive beaches and the natural surroundings of the Isla Cristina Marshes provide an exceptional setting for a competition expected to attract more than 200 athletes from over 20 countries.
Following the events held in Santa Pola, Taranto, Zurich and Poland, the Huelva stop will open the final stage of the 2026 season. Just one week later, the athletes will travel to Sesimbra, Portugal, for the sixth and final event on the European calendar.
The European SUP League is a circuit promoted by the European Surfing Federation with the aim of professionalising SUP racing, supporting the international participation of athletes and bringing competitors, clubs, federations and event organisers together under one shared European structure.
