Arronches Duathlon
Event summary
The XVIII Duatlo de Arronches takes place on February 7, in Arronches, Portugal, and includes two races held on the same day: the National Clubs Duathlon Championship (Sprint distance) and an Open Race. The event is organised by the Municipality of Arronches, in partnership with local associations, with technical support from the Portuguese Triathlon Federation.
The competition follows a road duathlon format, combining running and cycling, with start, transition area, and finish located at the Estádio Municipal de Arronches. The National Championship race is reserved for licensed athletes, while the Open Race is open to non-licensed athletes and may also be contested in relay format.
With a structured competitive framework and clearly defined cut-off times, the XVIII Duatlo de Arronches is a key event in the national duathlon calendar.
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Date: February 7
Location: Arronches, Portugal
Races
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National Clubs Duathlon Championship – Sprint (licensed athletes only)
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Open Race – Sprint (non-licensed athletes, individual or relay)
Format & Distances (Sprint)
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1st Run: 5,150 m
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Cycling: 20,250 m
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2nd Run: 2,500 m
Schedule (Saturday)
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12:50–14:35: Race office
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13:00–14:40: Check-in and transition setup
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14:45: Transition area closes
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15:00: National Clubs Championship start (Men)
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15:05: National Clubs Championship start (Women)
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15:07: Open Race start
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17:00: Check-out
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17:30: Awards ceremony
Course Characteristics
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1st Run: urban course with mixed surface (asphalt and cobblestone), with elevation
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Cycling: single-loop road course on asphalt between Arronches, Esperança, and Nave Fria
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2nd Run: mixed surface (asphalt, dirt, stone pavement, and synthetic track), finishing inside the stadium
Cut-Off Times
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40 minutes to complete the 1st run
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100 minutes to complete the 1st run and cycling segment
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120 minutes total to complete the race
Aid Stations
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Start of the 2nd lap of the 1st run
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Start of the 2nd run
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Recovery area with water and fruit
Classifications
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Overall, age group, and club classifications for the National Championship
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Individual and relay classifications for the Open Race
Location
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Sprint 5.150m running + 20.250m cycling + 2.500m running Licensed
Sprint 5.150m running + 20.250m cycling + 2.500m running Non licensed
Sprint 5.150m running + 20.250m cycling + 2.500m running Relay
Benefits
🎽 Entry includes: official participation and classification
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🚿 Showers: available at the Estádio Municipal de Arronches
🏆 Awards: individual and team trophies, and prize money for National Championship clubs