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Event summary
The TRITON 3 Rio de Janeiro is a triathlon event held on August 21, 22, and 23, 2026, at the Portobello Resort & Safári. This unique competition spans three consecutive days, with each day dedicated to one discipline: swimming on Friday, cycling on Saturday, and running on Sunday.
Participants can choose from three distance options—SPRINT, MIDDLE, and LONG—offering a range of challenges: SPRINT (1 km swim, 30 km bike, 10 km run), MIDDLE (2 km swim, 60 km bike, 20 km run), and LONG (3 km swim, 90 km bike, 30 km run). The event welcomes individual competitors and teams in a corporate relay format for the Sprint distance.
The race features looped courses for all disciplines, enhancing visibility and safety, with scenic routes including the Serra do Piloto for cycling and coastal landscapes for running. The event is part of the Triton World Series, with a unique scoring system that balances performance across all three disciplines, making it a strategic and demanding triathlon experience.
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Age categories/divisions:
• 18-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60+
Start/finish locations: Swimming at Portobello Resort beach; Cycling start at Base da Serra do Piloto in front of Parque de Exposições de Mangaratiba; Running start/finish inside Portobello Resort condominium
Start times per category/distance:
• Swimming (Aug 21): SPRINT 15:33, MIDDLE 15:36, LONG 15:39
• Cycling (Aug 22): 08:00 (all distances start together)
• Running (Aug 23): 07:00 (all distances)
Cut-off times:
• Swimming: SPRINT 40 min, MIDDLE 80 min, LONG120 min
• Cycling: SPRINT 2h, MIDDLE 4h, LONG 6h
• Running: SPRINT 1h15, MIDDLE 2h30, LONG 3h45
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
Surface types:
• Swimming: open water at beach
• Cycling: hilly road at Serra do Piloto
• Running: looped course inside resort condominium
Course format: Looped courses for all distances and disciplines
Race routes:
• Swimming: loops in the sea with beach start/finish
• Cycling: loops on Serra do Piloto with timed ascent and neutralized descent
• Running: loops inside Portobello Resort condominium
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations and medical support along cycling and running courses; hydration points on running course every loop
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Prizes:
• Trophies for the top 5 overall finishers in the swimming event (Friday) in each distance (SPRINT, MIDDLE, LONG) for men and women
• Trophies for the top 5 overall finishers in the cycling event (Saturday) in each distance (SPRINT, MIDDLE, LONG) for men and women
• Trophies for the top 5 overall finishers in the running event (Sunday) in each distance (SPRINT, MIDDLE, LONG) for men and women
• Trophies for the top 5 overall finishers in the triathlon (three days of competition) in each distance (SPRINT, MIDDLE, LONG) for men and women
• Medals for the top 3 finishers in each age group in the triathlon
• Trophies for the top 3 teams in the corporate relay
• Finisher medals for everyone who completes the race within the time limit
• Finisher shirts in different colors based on distance for triathletes
Location
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Sprint 1 km swimming + 30 km cycling + 10 km running
Middle 2 km swimming + 60 km cycling + 20 km running
Long 3 km swimming + 90 km cycling + 30 km running
Relay 3 km swimming + 90 km cycling + 30 km running
Swimming Sprint 1 km
Swimming Middle 2 km
Swimming Long 3 km
Cycling Sprint 30 km
Cycling Middle 60 km
Cycling Long 90 km
Running Sprint 10 km
Running Middle 20 km
Running Long 30 km
Benefits
🎽 Triathlete kit: backpack, squeeze bottle, participation t-shirt, swim cap, tattoos, bike plate, bib number, wristband, chip
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers; finisher t-shirt by distance color for triathlon finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: lifeguards for swim, medical and rescue services, staff along courses
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident coverage during event
🥤 Aid stations: hydration and nutrition on cycling and running courses
🚿 Recovery zone with massage therapists
🏆 Trophies and medals for top finishers and age groups
