MessengerIberian Rivers Triathlon | Duathlon
Event summary
The Rios Ibéricos Triathlon | Duathlon takes place on July 12, 2026, between Entre-os-Rios and Castelo de Paiva, bringing together multiple triathlon and duathlon formats in one of Portugal’s most scenic river settings.
Organized by the municipalities of Castelo de Paiva and Penafiel with technical support from the Portuguese Triathlon Federation, the event includes the Portuguese Triathlon Cup in the Standard distance, alongside Sprint and Super Sprint triathlon and duathlon races, as well as an Aquabike competition. Athletes swim at the confluence of the Douro and Tâmega rivers before cycling through regional roads and finishing with a run through the streets of Castelo de Paiva.
With options ranging from beginner-friendly Super Sprint races to the full Olympic-distance Triathlon Cup event, Rios Ibéricos offers a complete multisport experience for athletes of different levels and ambitions.
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Date
July 12, 2026
Location
Entre-os-Rios (Penafiel) and Castelo de Paiva
Start times
09:30 — Portuguese Triathlon Cup (Men)
09:40 — Portuguese Triathlon Cup (Women)
10:00 — Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon and Sprint Aquabike
10:15 — Super Sprint Triathlon and Super Sprint Duathlon
Distances
Portuguese Triathlon Cup (Standard)
1.5 km swim
40 km bike
10 km run
Sprint Triathlon
750 m swim
20 km bike
5 km run
Sprint Duathlon
2.5 km run
20 km bike
5 km run
Sprint Aquabike
750 m swim
20 km bike
Super Sprint Triathlon
300 m swim
10 km bike
2.5 km run
Super Sprint Duathlon
1.25 km run
10 km bike
2.5 km run
Course format
Swim
Open-water swim at the Douro and Tâmega river confluence
Bike
Road cycling on N108, N222 and N224 roads
Run
Urban running course through Castelo de Paiva
Aid stations
Race-specific aid stations during the run segment
Recovery area with water and fruit
Bib collection
Marina de Entre-os-Rios
07:30 – 09:00
Timing method
Official Portuguese Triathlon Federation timing
Kit included
Race participation
Aid stations
Personal accident insurance
Event souvenir
Prizes
Overall podiums
Age-group podiums (Standard distance)
Relay podiums
Club classifications
Prize money in the Portuguese Triathlon Cup
Location
get directionsRaces
Triathlon Standard Non licensed
Triathlon Sprint Non licensed
Triathlon Super Sprint Non licensed
Duathlon Sprint Non licensed
Super Sprint Non licensed
Aquabike Non licensed
Triathlon Standard Licensed
Triathlon Sprint Licensed
Triathlon Super Sprint Licensed
Duathlon Sprint Licensed
Duathlon Super Sprint Licensed
Aquabike Licensed
Benefits
🏊 Swimming at the meeting point of the Douro and Tâmega rivers
🚴 Scenic road cycling routes through northern Portugal
🏃 Urban run finish in Castelo de Paiva
⏱️ Official Portuguese Triathlon Federation timing
🎽 Event souvenir included
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included
🏆 Multiple race formats and podium opportunities
🥤 Aid stations and recovery zone included