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Event summary
The V Triatlo de Santo André is a sprint-distance triathlon taking place on February 15, 2026, in Santo André, Santiago do Cacém, Portugal. The event is part of the Taça de Portugal de Triatlo (1st stage) and includes a 750 m swim, a 20 km bike segment and a 5 km run.
The race is open to licensed and non-licensed athletes born in 2010 or earlier, covering cadets, juniors and all age-group categories. The course features a lagoon swim, a fully paved cycling route between Lagoa de Santo André and Vila Nova de Santo André, and a flat two-lap run finishing in the city center.
The atmosphere is competitive yet welcoming, bringing together athletes from clubs across the country. The event is organized by Litoral Alentejano Triatlo in partnership with the Municipality of Santiago do Cacém and the Portuguese Triathlon Federation.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Cadets, Juniors, Sub-23, Elites, and all Age Groups (20–90+)
• Open to athletes born in 2010 or earlier (as stated in regulation)
Start/finish locations:
• Start: Lagoa de Santo André
• Finish: Parque Central, Vila Nova de Santo André
• Transition 1 (PT1): Lagoa de Santo André
• Transition 2 (PT2): Parque Central, Vila Nova de Santo André
Start times per category/distance:
• Male start: 10:30
• Female start: 10:40
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Feb 15, 2026 – 08:00 to 09:00 → Check-in PT2 (run transition)
• Feb 15, 2026 – 09:00 to 10:10 → Check-in PT1 (swim/bike transition)
• Location: PT2 (run transition) then PT1 (swim transition)
Surface types:
• Swim: lagoon water
• Bike: paved road (low elevation)
• Run: paved road (flat two-lap course)
Course format:
• Sprint triathlon: 750 m swim • 20 km bike • 5 km run
• One-lap swim, one-lap cycling course, two-lap run course
Race routes:
• Swim: 750 m (1 lap, U-shaped course)
• Bike: 20 km (1 lap, paved, low inclination)
• Run: 5 km (2 laps)
Timing method:
• Electronic timing with chip (included for non-licensed athletes)
Prizes:
• Monetary prizes for top 5 male and female athletes
• Classification awards for clubs
• Age-group podium awards (as per Taça de Portugal rules)
Location
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Sprint 750m swim + 20km cycling + 5km run Licensed
Sprint 750m swim + 20km cycling + 5km run Non-licensed
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number (chip included for non-licensed athletes)
⏱️ Electronic timing
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability included for non-licensed participants
🥤 Aid stations: available on the run course and at the finish
🚿 Showers available: Pavilhão Municipal Padre Amadeu Pinto
🚌 Transport from PT2 to PT1 before the start
🧳 Bengaleiro (bag drop): controlled by race number
🏆 Cash prizes + classification awards
