3rd Sprint Triathlon Cidade de Tavira

  • Sat, May 16, 2026
  • 15 30 
  • 3 races
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Event summary

The 3rd Triatlo Sprint Cidade de Tavira is a sprint distance triathlon event taking place on May 16, 2026, in Tavira, Portugal. It features swim, bike, and run segments held in scenic urban and river locations.

This event is the 2nd stage of the Algarve and Baixo Alentejo Absolute Clubs Championship and is open to all participants born before 2011, both licensed and non-licensed athletes. The race includes individual and relay team categories.

The course offers a river swim, flat cycling on asphalt and cobblestone roads, and running along the Gilão River and city center, providing a dynamic urban race atmosphere with technical challenges.

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Start/finish locations:
• Swim start: Rio Séqua
• Transition park: Praça da República
• Finish line: Rua da Liberdade

Start times per category/distance: 15:00

Bib pick-up time and location:
• 13:00 – 14:30 at Transition Park

Registration deadline: May 11, 2026, 23:59

Surface types:
• Swim: river
• Bike: asphalt and cobblestone roads
• Run: cobblestone and asphalt

Course format: Sprint triathlon with 750 m swim, 20 km bike (2 laps), 5 km run (2 laps) for Cadets; other age groups have similar sprint distances

Race routes:
• Swim: Rio Séqua between Ponte das Forças Armadas and Ponte Romana
• Bike: 2 laps Tavira > Ponte São Domingos > Tavira
• Run: 2 laps along Rio Gilão and city center

Timing method: Electronic chip timing by Multicrono

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Water aid stations during run
• Recovery zone with water and fruit

Prizes: Individual and team trophies for multiple age categories and relay teams


Tavira, Faro

Races

Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 20 km cycling + 5 km running

16 May, 2026
15:00
15 

Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 20 km cycling + 5 km running Non licensed

16 May, 2026
15:00
20 

Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 20 km cycling + 5 km running Relay

16 May, 2026
15:00
30 

Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, race bib, chip for timing
🏅 Finisher prize: technical t-shirt and post-race snack (bifana and drink)
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with individual and team classification
🛟 Safety support: race organized under Federação de Triatlo de Portugal regulations with safety measures
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water during run segment, liquids and fruit in recovery zone


FAQ

How do I register for the event?

Registration is open until May 11, 2026, 23:59 via the Federação de Triatlo de Portugal website. Late registrations can be made on race day with an additional fee.

Can children participate?

Participation is open to athletes born before 2011, including cadet age group with adjusted distances.

What are the race distances?

The sprint triathlon includes a 750 m swim, 20 km bike, and 5 km run for cadets; other age groups compete in sprint distance triathlon.

Where is the event held?

The event takes place in Tavira, with swim in Rio Séqua, bike on roads north of the city, and run along Rio Gilão and city center.

Is special equipment required?

Use of a helmet is mandatory for cycling, and a swim cap is required for the swim segment.

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