II Aquatlo Merelim São Paio

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.

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.

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.

The Zêzere Swimrun is a swimrun race taking place in 2025 in the Central Portugal region, specifically around the Castelo de Bode dam area. This event offers three race distances: Standard (24.7 km total), Sprint (18.2 km total), and Experience (7.1 km total), combining swimming and running segments.

The race is open to all participants and follows the scenic and challenging routes along the Grande Rota do Zêzere (GRZ), with views over the Castelo de Bode reservoir, crossing through the villages of Fontes and Souto. The race atmosphere is adventurous and demanding, held in late summer with warm temperatures perfect for swimming in fresh water. The finish line is at the Praia Fluvial da Aldeia do Mato, maintaining a magical and inspiring setting.

The event includes multiple transitions between swimming and running, with significant elevation gains, making it suitable for athletes seeking a technical and endurance challenge in a unique natural environment.