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Event summary
The Duatlo Cross de Famalicão takes place on March 22, 2026, in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, and hosts multiple national-level competitions on the same day. The event includes the National Cross Duathlon Club Championship, National Individual Cross Duathlon Championship, National Junior and Cadet Cross Duathlon Championships, National Cross Duathlon Paratriathlon Championship, as well as an Open Race.
Organised by Associação Amigos do Pedal, with the support of the Municipality of Famalicão and technical support from the Portuguese Triathlon Federation, the event is held in a cross duathlon sprint format, combining running and mountain biking.
The competition takes place in and around Parque da Devesa, offering urban and natural sections, technical MTB trails, and a strong competitive structure that attracts licensed athletes, clubs, and open-category participants.
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Date: March 22, 2026
Location: Parque da Devesa, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
Races
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National Cross Duathlon Club Championship – Sprint
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National Individual Cross Duathlon Championship – Sprint
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National Cross Duathlon Championships (Juniors, Cadets, Paratriathlon) – Sprint
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Open Race – Sprint (individual and relay)
Schedule
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Saturday, March 21:
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17:00–20:00 – Race office
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Sunday, March 22:
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08:00–09:45 – Race office
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08:15–09:45 – Check-in and transition setup
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09:50 – Transition area closes
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10:00 – Race starts (all categories)
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12:15 – Check-out
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12:30 – Awards ceremony
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Format & Distances (Sprint)
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Run: 5,000 m
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MTB Bike: 18,000 m (2 laps)
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Run: 2,100 m
Course Characteristics
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First run: flat, urban course on asphalt
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Cycling: MTB course with mixed surface (asphalt and dirt), technical sections and singletracks
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Second run: flat trail course inside Parque da Devesa
Aid Stations
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Midpoint of the first run
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Start of the second run
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Recovery area with water and fruit
Classifications
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Individual, age group, club, and relay classifications depending on race category
Location
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Sprint running 5.000m + cycling 18.000m + running 2.100m Licensed
Sprint running 5.000m + cycling 18.000m + running 2.100m Non-licensed Individual
Sprint running 5.000m + cycling 18.000m + running 2.100m Non-licensed Relay
Benefits
🎽 Entry includes: official participation and classification
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments during the race
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🧳 Bag drop: available near the race office
🚿 Showers: available at the Municipal Pavilion of Lameiras
🏆 Awards: individual and team trophies, with prize money in national championship races
