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Event summary
The Triatlo Costa Nova is an Olympic triathlon event (swimming, cycling, running) taking place on September 12, 2026, in Costa Nova do Prado, Portugal. The race features distances of 1500m swim, 40km cycling, and 10km running.
Participation is open to all in individual categories and relay teams (triples). The event promotes competitive and leisure sports practice in an open race format.
The course includes a swim along the ria, cycling with four laps between Costa Nova and the 1st roundabout of Vagueira, and a 10km run on the bike path and pedestrian way in the Costa Nova garden area.
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Start/finish locations: Costa Nova do Prado
Start times per category/distance: 16:45
Race routes:
• Swim: side of the ria, start between the garden and Clube de Vela da Costa Nova
• Bike: Costa Nova to 1st roundabout of Vagueira and back (4 laps)
• Run: bike path and pedestrian way in the “Jardim” of Costa Nova (side of the ria, near transition park)
Cut-off times:
• Total race: 4 hours after start
• Cycling segment: 3 hours after start
Registration deadline: September 5, 2026 at 23:59
Timing method: Chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments provided
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in age groups and teams; podium ceremony for mixed call winners
Age categories/divisions:
• Paratriathlete (ages 2 to 15)
• 16-17 Male/Female
• 18-19 Male/Female
• 20-24 Male/Female
• 25-29 Male/Female
• 30-34 Male/Female
• 35-39 Male/Female
• 40-44 Male/Female
• 45-49 Male/Female
• 50-54 Male/Female
• 55-59 Male/Female
• 60-64 Male/Female
• 65-69 Male/Female
• 70-99 Male/Female
Bib pick-up time and location: To be defined, secretariat open 14:30–16:00 on race day
Location
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Olympic 1,5 km swimming + 40 km cycling + 10 km running
Olympic 1,5 km swimming + 40 km cycling + 10 km running Relay of 3
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib (if registered by August 29)
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments
⏱️ Timing + chip time control
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and first aid
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🚿 Access to showers and baths at Parque de Campismo da Barra (subject to confirmation)
