Adriatic Series Triathlon Cupra Marittima
The triathlon that opens the season on the Riviera delle Palme
About Adriatic Series Cupra
The opening of the triathlon season
The Adriatic Series Triathlon in Cupra Marittima is one of the most anticipated sporting events of spring in the municipality of the province of Ascoli Piceno, on the Riviera delle Palme. Organized by the club Flipper Triathlon ASD as part of the Adriatic Series circuit, the event traditionally opens the triathlon season in the Marche region, transforming the Cupra promenade into a large sports village for an entire weekend in late April.
Three races, two days
The program is spread over two days with three different race formats, designed for athletes of all levels:
- AS75 No-Draft: 1 km swim, 60 km bike (without drafting) and 14 km run, the longest and most challenging event of the weekend.
- Sprint No-Draft: 750 m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run, ideal for those approaching the middle distance.
- Olympic Triathlon Gold: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike (drafting allowed) and 10 km run, valid as the FITRI Marche Regional Championship.
The swimming leg takes place in the Adriatic waters off the promenade, while the cycling and running courses wind through the coastline and the hilly hinterland of the Piceno area, offering athletes panoramic views of the sea and the Marche countryside.
An event of sport and tourism
With almost 450 participants from all over Italy, the Adriatic Series has become a driver for sports tourism in the area. The administration of the Municipality of Cupra Marittima supports the event, which also involves local tourism operators with dedicated menus for athletes and accommodation agreements. Among the characteristic initiatives, the "Cupra in Rose" campaign promotes female participation with subsidized registrations and floral gifts at the finish line, while youth categories enjoy free registrations.
Cupra Marittima and the sea
Set in one of the most charming villages on the Adriatic coast of the Marche region, the race combines athletic challenge with the charm of the landscape. Cupra Marittima, with its Civita Archaeological Natural Park and its historic center perched on the hill, offers athletes and companions an ideal setting to experience sport and discover the Piceno territory at the beginning of the beautiful season.
Adriatic Series Cupra — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The fifth edition of the Adriatic Series Triathlon in Cupra Marittima was held on April 25th and 26th, 2026, on the promenade of the Riviera delle Palme, confirming itself as the opening event of the triathlete season in the Marche region with nearly 450 registered athletes.
On Saturday, April 25th, the No-Draft races took place: the AS75 (1 km swim, 60 km bike, 14 km run), won by Sara Savoia among women and Samuele Bonetto among men, and the Sprint (750 m, 20 km, 5 km) with victories by Carlotta Verde and Marco Balestrieri. On Sunday, April 26th, the Olympic Gold distance, valid as the FITRI Marche Regional Championship, crowned Andrea Balestrieri and Rachele Laschi, with regional titles going to Niccolò Sancisi and Caterina Cavarischia. The courses were designed by Andrea Marconi along the coastline and the hills of the Piceno area.
Programme Adriatic Series Cupra 2026
2026 Program
Friday, April 24th at 7:00 PM: online briefing.
Saturday, April 25th: 9:30 AM-1:15 PM race pack collection; 1:30 PM/1:35 PM AS75 start (F/M); 2:15 PM/2:20 PM Sprint start (F/M); 5:00 PM Sprint awards; 6:00 PM AS75 awards.
Sunday, April 26th: 8:00 AM-9:30 AM race pack collection; 10:00 AM/10:15 AM Olympic start (F/M); 1:30 PM awards ceremony.
Highlights Adriatic Series Cupra 2026
- Nearly 450 athletes from all over Italy
- Olympic distance valid as FITRI Marche Regional Championship
- Three race formats: AS75, Sprint No-Draft, Olympic Gold
- "Cupra in Rose" initiative for female participation
- Free registration for youth categories
Prices Adriatic Series Cupra 2026
Practical information — Adriatic Series Cupra
How to get there
By car: A14 motorway, Grottammare-San Benedetto del Tronto exit, then SS16 Adriatica northbound to Cupra Marittima. By train: Cupra Marittima station on the Bologna-Bari Adriatic line, a short walk from the promenade.
Start and finish
Start and finish on Lungomare Via Tommaso da Marano; transition area at Via R. Taffetani 35.
Registration
Online registration on the official website adriaticseries.it. FITRI membership is required according to the race category. Free registration for youth categories (Youth/Junior).
Accommodation
Accommodation agreements through the Cuprense Association of Tourism Operators (assoturcupra.it) and dedicated menus for athletes in affiliated restaurants.
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Where does it take place — Adriatic Series Cupra
Lungomare di Cupra Marittima
Lungomare Via Tommaso da Marano, 63064 Cupra Marittima