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Event summary
The 4th Duatlo Ílhavo is a sprint duathlon event (run-bike-run) taking place on November 15, 2026, in Ílhavo, Portugal. The race features individual and team (duo) categories, open to all participants aged 16 and above.
The course includes two running segments: the first with two laps of a 2.5 km circuit and the third with one lap of 2.5 km, plus a cycling segment of three laps totaling approximately 20 km. The event is part of the Desafio do Norte competition series.
The race offers a competitive yet accessible atmosphere, with strict rules on equipment and safety, including mandatory helmet use and specific bike types. It also features a transition park and a relay format for teams, making it suitable for both solo athletes and duos.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Jardim Henriqueta Maia, Ílhavo
Start times per category/distance: 10:00 on November 15, 2026
Bib pick-up time and location: November 15, 2026, from 08:00 to 09:30 at secretariat in Jardim da Calçada Carlos Paião near start and transition park
Age categories/divisions:
• Paratleta (ages 2 to 15)
• 16-17 Male and Female
• 18-19 Male and Female
• 20-24 Male and Female
• 25-29 Male and Female
• 30-34 Male and Female
• 35-39 Male and Female
• 40-44 Male and Female
• 45-49 Male and Female
• 50-54 Male and Female
• 55-59 Male and Female
• 60-64 Male and Female
• 65-69 Male and Female
• 70-99 Male and Female
• Duplas Male, Female, and Mixed (ages 16 to 90)
Registration deadline: November 8, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Public city streets of Ílhavo
Course format: Sprint duathlon with segments: running (2 laps of 2.5 km + 1 lap of 2.5 km), cycling (3 laps of approx. 6.4 km)
Race routes:
• Running: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/395402412
• Cycling: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/143503705
Timing method: Electronic chip timing by Sinctime
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid station with liquids approximately halfway through initial running segment and final aid station at finish
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in each age category and top 3 teams by gender; mixed podium ceremony
Location
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Sprint 5 km running + 20 km cycling + 2.5 km running
Sprint 5 km running + 20 km cycling + 2.5 km running Relay
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib (if registered before October 26)
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments during the race
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical assistance provided
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included as per legislation
🚿 Showers and access to changing rooms at Pavilhão Capitão Adriano Nordeste (Illiabum Clube)
🏆 Podium awards for top finishers in categories and teams