MessengerVila do Conde Duathlon Sprint
Event summary
The Duatlo Sprint de Vila do Conde is a sprint duathlon event taking place on February 22, 2026, in Vila do Conde, Portugal. The race features a 5 km run, followed by 20 km of cycling along the city’s riverside and Atlantic coast, and finishes with a 2.5 km run.
This event is open to all participants and is part of the Desafio Norte de Triatlo 2026, serving as the second stage of the Duatlo DNT 2026 circuit. The course passes through key city landmarks, including the Nau Quinhentista and the solar clock at Praça D. João II, offering a scenic urban coastal route.
Participants can compete individually or in relay teams, making it accessible for a wide range of athletes. The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with cultural and touristic enjoyment of Vila do Conde.
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Start/finish locations: Vila do Conde – Praça D. João II, R. do Cais dos Assentos 31D, 4480-754 Vila do Conde
Bib pick-up time and location:
• February 20, 17:00–19:00
• February 21, 17:00–19:00
• February 22, 08:00–09:00 (last minute secretariat)
• Location: Largo da Alfândega (Nau Quinhentista)
Start times per category/distance: 10:00
Course format: Sprint duathlon with 3 segments: 5 km run (1 lap), 20 km cycling (3 laps), 2.5 km run (1 lap)
Race routes:
• 1st segment (running): 5 km along riverside passing lateral to transition park
• 2nd segment (cycling): 20 km on marginal route with 3 laps, entry and exit to transition park on same street
• 3rd segment (running): 2.5 km finishing at Praça D. João II
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with water at km 2.5 and 4.9 of first run segment
• Aid stations with water at km 0.1 of final run segment and at finish
Parking and shuttle details: Recommended parking near Vila do Conde sports park and Jardins Júlio Graça; reference location Pavilhão do Parque de Jogos
Prizes: Awards for top 3 finishers per category
