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Event summary
From October 24–26, 2025, the TRITON World Championship lands in Portimão, Algarve, to crown the best triathletes across three days of elite-level competition. This global final uses the signature TRITON 3 format — swim on Day 1, bike on Day 2, and run on Day 3 — and is reserved for qualified athletes from TRITON events around the world.
With spectacular oceanfront views, a vibrant race village at Marina de Portimão, and festive side events including a Corporate Cup, Kids Race, and Legends Invitational, this is more than a race — it's a triathlon celebration.
Race Formats:
🏁 TRITON SPRINT: 1km swim · 36km bike · 7km run
🚴 TRITON MIDDLE: 2km swim · 72km bike · 14km run
🏊 TRITON LONG: 3km swim · 108km bike · 21km run
👥 Corporate Cup (relay teams – SPRINT format)
👶 Kids Race (details TBA)
🌟 Legends Competition (by invitation)
Why race TRITON World Championship?
🌅 Algarve beauty + coastal climate
🏆 World-class field – entry by qualification only
👨👩👧 Family-friendly clinics, parties & expo
🚫 Draft-legal bike format (no TT bikes)
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Distances & Cut-Offs
| Format | Swim | Bike | Run | Cut-off Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINT | 1.0 km | 36 km | 7 km | Swim 40min · Bike 2h · Run 1h |
| MIDDLE | 2.0 km | 72 km | 14 km | Swim 80min · Bike 4h · Run 2h |
| LONG | 3.0 km | 108 km | 21 km | Swim 1h30 · Bike 6h · Run 3h |
⏱ Timing & Classification
• Individual & team splits per discipline
• Age group, gender, and overall results
• Draft legal (no TT bikes allowed)
📍 Location Highlights
• Race Village: Marina de Portimão & Praia da Rocha
• Start & Finish: Locations TBA (centralized at Marina)
📅 Schedule Snapshot
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Oct 23 (Thu): Athlete check-in, swim clinic, welcome dinner
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Oct 24 (Fri): SWIM races + podium, expo, pasta party
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Oct 25 (Sat): BIKE races + podium, family swim/run, clinics
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Oct 26 (Sun): RUN races, overall podiums, closing ceremony
👶 Kids & Family Event: Swim & run mini races on Day 3
💼 Corporate Relay: TRITON Corporate Cup – 3-person teams
🎟️ Entry: By qualification only
• Top finishers in TRITON 2024/2025 races qualify
• Limited wild cards via CSR projects
🌦️ Weather: Sunny, dry Algarve climate (~22–26ºC in October)
Location
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Sprint 1.000 M SWIM – 36 KM BIKE – 7 KM RUN
Sprint CORPORATE RELAY 1.000 M SWIM – 36 KM BIKE – 7 KM RUN
Middle Distance Triathlon 2.000 M SWIM – 72 KM BIKE – 14 KM RUN
Long Distance Triathlon 3.000 M SWIM – 108 KM BIKE – 21 KM RUN
Benefits
✅ Racing Kit for all participants: race back-pack, bib number, race stickers, temporary tattoos, swim cap, changing clothes bag, athlete wristband, and extra goodies from partners and sponsors.
🎖️ Finisher Kit (SPRINT, MIDDLE, LONG): exclusive TRITON finisher medal, towel and T-shirt, color-coded by distance (White for SPRINT, Red for MIDDLE/Corporate, Black for LONG).
🏆 TRITON Trophy: awarded to the TOP 5 male and female finishers in each distance (SPRINT, MIDDLE, LONG) and TOP 3 corporate teams.
📊 Split results: all participants receive individual or team splits per discipline, age group, gender, and general classification.
🏅 TRITON Ranking: only finishers of a full distance (SPRINT, MIDDLE or LONG) receive a final classification and official ranking.
🧃 Aid stations: available throughout all disciplines and distances (specifics in the Race Guide).
👨👧 Kids race goodies: swim cap, race tattoo, wristband, medal, and partner goodies.
🌍 World Finals qualification: top 10 per gender and age group in each distance qualify for the next TRITON World Finals. Top 3 corporate teams in the SPRINT distance also qualify.
