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The Federação de Triatlo de Portugal organizes various triathlon events throughout the year, including national championships and club competitions. These events take place across different regions of Portugal, such as Algarve, Lisboa, and Madeira, offering a wide range of distances and formats suited for all athlete levels.
Open to both licensed and age group athletes, many races are integrated into national and international cups, providing competitive opportunities from grassroots to elite levels. Unique Portuguese landscapes and coastal settings enhance the racing experience, creating an inspiring and festive atmosphere for participants and supporters alike.
Duathlon events in Portugal for 2026 are organized by the Federação de Triatlo de Portugal, representing a comprehensive national calendar of competitions across various regions. These events offer diverse distances and formats, including individual and team competitions, making them accessible to a wide range of athletes from beginners to elite levels.
The competitions are linked to national championships and club series, fostering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The events often take place in scenic locations throughout Portugal, providing athletes with unique landscapes and terrain challenges. The atmosphere is typically vibrant and community-focused, with some events featuring relay formats and categories for different age groups.
Maia Urban Race 2026 is a night-time urban cycling event taking place on August 29, 2026, in Maia, Porto (Portugal). The event is held on a closed circuit in the city centre and runs from 19:30 to 22:30. Riders aim to complete as many laps as possible within 3 hours, with lap counting controlled via electronic chip timing.
Although it is described as a non-competitive cycling-for-all event, participants are timed and ranked by total completed laps. The course showcases Maia’s historic areas, squares, and iconic gardens. The event is organized by Cabreira Solutions and Maia City Council, and follows Portuguese Cycling Federation (FPC) and UCI Open Event regulations.
The TRITON 1 Lisboa 2026 is a triathlon event taking place on September 5 & 6, 2026, in Lisboa, celebrating 20 years of triathlon history. This race is part of the TRITON World Series and offers three different race distances: Short, Middle, and Full, catering to a wide range of athletes.
The event is open to individual competitors as well as corporate teams, with a special Kids and Parents swim & run challenge adding a family-friendly atmosphere. The course features a lake swim, rolling hills for the bike segment, and a flat run route, promising a varied and engaging race experience.
The TRITON 1 Lisboa 2026 offers a festive and competitive environment with allocated slots for each distance and the Corporate Series, making it an inclusive and well-organized triathlon event.
The Federação de Triatlo de Portugal (Portuguese Triathlon Federation) organizes a comprehensive calendar of triathlon events across various regions in Portugal for the year 2026. This series includes a diverse range of triathlon, duathlon, and aquathlon competitions, open to athletes of different age groups and skill levels.
The events span multiple distances and formats, catering both to elite athletes and age group competitors. Many races are linked to national championships, club competitions, and ranking series, making the calendar a cornerstone of Portuguese triathlon sport.
Participants can expect a vibrant atmosphere with events held in scenic locations such as coastal areas, urban settings, and natural parks throughout Portugal. The calendar also includes team relays and youth categories, emphasizing inclusivity and community involvement.
The Madeira Swimrun is an annual swimrun race held on the island of Madeira, known as the "Pearl of the Atlantic." This event offers a unique challenge combining swimming and running, with a course that starts offshore at Ponta de São Lourenço and finishes in the city of Machico.
The race features two main distances: the Standard with a total of 25.510 km (3.360 km swimming and 22.150 km running) and the Sprint with a total of 11.380 km (2.230 km swimming and 9.150 km running). Both formats include multiple transitions and significant elevation gain, challenging participants with diverse trails and sea crossings.
Open to all athletes, the race is organized locally by the Ludens Machico club with support from the Madeira Regional Triathlon Association. The event highlights Madeira’s stunning landscapes, mild climate, and the thrill of ocean and mountain terrain, creating a festive and adventurous atmosphere for participants from Portugal and abroad.
The Federação de Triatlo de Portugal organizes various triathlon events throughout the year, including national championships and club competitions. These events take place across different regions of Portugal, such as Algarve, Lisboa, and Madeira, offering a wide range of distances and formats suited for all athlete levels.
Open to both licensed and age group athletes, many races are integrated into national and international cups, providing competitive opportunities from grassroots to elite levels. Unique Portuguese landscapes and coastal settings enhance the racing experience, creating an inspiring and festive atmosphere for participants and supporters alike.
The 11th Edition of the PIRILAMPOS NIGHT RUN BAJOUCA is a nighttime running race scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Bajouca, Leiria. The race starts and finishes at the Bajouca Athletics Track, offering a unique adventure-style course approximately 5 km long. The route features various obstacles and surprises, adding an exciting challenge for participants.
The race is open to all age groups, including categories for youth and adults, and involves timed individual starts in groups of five, spaced 20 seconds apart according to athletes' best 5 km times. The course passes through several local olarias (pottery workshops) and regional points of interest, blending cultural elements with the physical challenge.
The event promises an engaging atmosphere with a mix of adventure and cultural exploration, requiring participants to use a headlamp or flashlight and reflective gear for safety. There is also a walking event starting at 20:35, open to all categories, making the event inclusive and family-friendly.
The Estrela Xtreme Triathlon is a triathlon event held in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, Portugal, on September 12-13, 2026. It offers multiple distance challenges: Full Distance, Half Distance (with an option for relay teams), and Starter Distance. The Full Distance includes a 4 km swim, 190 km cycling with 4700 m elevation, and a 41 km run with 1600 m elevation, while the Half Distance features 2 km swim, 105 km cycling with 2600 m elevation, and a 21 km run with 900 m elevation. The Starter Distance offers a 1 km swim, 53 km cycling, and a 15 km run with moderate technical difficulty.
This event is open to all athletes, requiring mandatory insurance and adherence to strict rules, including the necessity of an athlete support team for the Full Distance. The triathlon is integrated with official classifications by age and gender and offers team relay options for the Half Distance. It stands out for its challenging mountainous terrain in Portugal's highest natural park, with mixed road, forest trails, and significant elevation gains, providing an inspiring and technical race environment.
The race atmosphere is competitive and supportive, with organized logistics such as athlete transport, technical checks, and safety measures. The event includes podium awards and finisher medals, making it appealing for both elite and amateur triathletes seeking a demanding and scenic triathlon experience.
The IV Trail do Cerco is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Celorico da Beira, Portugal. It features multiple distances including a long trail of approximately 24 km, a short trail of approximately 14 km, a mini trail of approximately 9 km, and a 9 km walk.
The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over for the long and short trails, with younger participants aged 11 to 14 allowed in the mini trail with parental consent. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026 and is the 7th stage of this series, integrated into the annual festivities of Santa Eufemia.
The trails predominantly run through rural paths, dirt roads, and streams surrounding nearby villages, offering a natural and challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains.