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Peguera Road Closures This Weekend: Challenge Peguera Traffic Guide for Calvià Residents
Peguera road closures for Challenge Peguera run on Friday 16 October from 16:30 to 20:00 and on Saturday 17 October from 07:00 to 19:00. On Saturday the bike course also crosses Calvià village, Magaluf, Nova Santa Ponsa and Santa Ponsa.
If you live in Peguera, Santa Ponsa or anywhere along the race route, this is the weekend to plan your journeys around. The event is one of the biggest dates in Calvià's calendar, and it brings a real buzz to the southwest, but it also means road closures and parking restrictions across a large part of the municipality. Here is what is confirmed, where to find the official street-by-street detail, and how to make the most of the weekend.
The Weekend at a Glance
Challenge Peguera-Mallorca is a middle-distance triathlon: a 1.9 km swim at Torà beach, a 90 km bike leg through the municipality and a 21 km run, all held within Calvià with Peguera as its centre. Race week opened on Thursday evening with the Nit de Foc, the traditional fire run of Mallorcan dimonis along the Peguera boulevard.
The rest of the weekend breaks down like this. Friday brings the children's and women's races in Peguera. Saturday is the main triathlon. Sunday 18 October closes the programme with the Junior Aquathlon.
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Friday 16 October: Closures in Peguera From 16:30
On Friday afternoon, several streets in Peguera close from 16:30 to 20:00 for the Junior Challenge, Challenge Women and Challenge4All events. The Junior Run starts at 17:30, and the 4 km Challenge Women race starts at 19:30. All three events sold out this week, so expect a lively crowd around Plaça de Torà and the boulevard.
If you need to drive through central Peguera on Friday, aim to do it before 16:30 or after 20:00. The rest of Calvià is unaffected on Friday.
Saturday 17 October: Race Day
Saturday is the main event. Major closures apply in Peguera from 07:00 to 19:00, covering the start and finish area at Torà beach and the run course. The run is four laps between the Peguera boulevard and the beach promenades, which is why the centre of the resort stays closed until the evening.
Outside Peguera, the closures follow the bike course. Since the course was redesigned in 2024, it passes through Calvià village, with sections in Magaluf, Nova Santa Ponsa and Santa Ponsa, and takes in the viewpoint over the Malgrats islands and the Creu de Santa Ponça. Roads on the route close while the riders are out on the course and reopen once the last cyclists have passed. In 2022, for example, closures outside Peguera ran from the morning until mid-afternoon, while Peguera itself stayed closed until 19:00.
Parking restrictions apply along the route as well, so if your car is usually parked on a street on the course, check the official map before Friday evening.
Where to Find the Official Street-by-Street Detail
The organisers publish a dedicated page for residents with an interactive traffic map, the full list of road closures, parking restrictions and the race schedule for 2026, in English, Spanish and Catalan. You can find it on the Challenge Peguera-Mallorca residents page. The town hall also lists the event on its Calvià agenda.
Because exact times vary from street to street as the race moves through each area, the official map is the best tool for planning a specific journey, whether that is a trip to the airport, a Saturday supermarket run or collecting guests.
Practical Tips for Residents
Plan essential trips for Friday morning or Saturday evening. If you have to leave Calvià on Saturday, check on the map which roads near your home are on the bike course and which exits stay open. For airport runs, allow extra time and use the motorway as early in your journey as you can.
Deliveries, tradespeople and visitors scheduled for Saturday will thank you for a heads-up. If you rent out a property in Peguera or Santa Ponsa, a short message to guests about the closures saves a lot of confusion on arrival.
Above all, consider joining in. The finish area at Plaça de Torà has a festival atmosphere all weekend, and the bike course offers plenty of spots to cheer within walking distance of home.
Who to Watch
The men's professional race is particularly strong this year. Britain's Will Draper, the defending champion and top seed, leads a field of 37 elite men from more than ten countries, alongside contenders including Joran Driesen, Jack Hutchens, Louis Buttrick and Léon Chevalier, with Nacho Gálvez and Carlos Oliver leading the Spanish challenge. The race is streamed live on Challenge Family's TV channel for anyone who would rather watch from the sofa.
The organisers have also announced that entries for the 2027 edition, which moves to the T100 distance, open on Friday 16 October. For more background on the race itself, read our earlier article on Challenge Peguera-Mallorca 2026.
Living in Peguera
Events like this are part of what makes Peguera such an appealing place to live: a resort with a strong sense of community, a long promenade, three beaches and a calendar that keeps it busy well beyond the summer. Our guide to Peguera and Costa de la Calma covers the area in depth.
If you are thinking about buying or selling in Peguera, Santa Ponsa or anywhere in southwest Mallorca, browse our properties across Mallorca, or call us on +34 971 692 434, message us on WhatsApp or email help@imperial-properties.com.
