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Event summary
The Spirit of 78 Triathlon is a unique triathlon event held on October 10, 2026, along the Douro river between Porto and Gondomar, Portugal. The race starts and finishes at Freixo – Porto, celebrating the spirit of the original 1978 Hawaii triathlon with a focus on spontaneity, friendship, and a festive atmosphere.
Participation is limited to 80 athletes, including finishers from previous editions and selected newcomers. The event preserves the original competition conditions, including open water swimming supervised by friends on boats and open traffic with adherence to traffic rules. Athletes are responsible for their own support teams for nutrition and hydration, fostering a communal and supportive environment.
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Participants limit: 80 athletes maximum
Registration deadline: January 1 to April 30, 2026
Start/finish locations: Freixo – Porto
Race routes: Along the Douro river between Freixo and Crestuma dam, with two transition parks: PT1 behind Palácio do Freixo and PT2 at Marina do Freixo parking entrance
Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station at PT2 (Marina do Freixo), with cycling aid every 30 km and running aid every 3.5 km; athletes must coordinate their own support teams
