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Event summary
The XI Triatlo de Altura is a sprint distance road triathlon event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Altura, Portugal. It includes the Algarve and Baixo Alentejo Championship (3rd stage), the Regional Individual Triathlon Championship, an Open Race, and Relay races.
The event offers sprint distance triathlon races with swimming at Praia da Alagoa, cycling on municipal roads north of Altura, and running along Av. 24 de Junho near the beach. Participation is open to licensed athletes from the Algarve and Baixo Alentejo region for the championship, and open to all athletes aged 16 or older for the open race and relays.
The race features age group categories from cadets to 80-84 years old, with individual and team classifications, and trophies awarded for various categories. The event is organized by Clube Leões do Sul in partnership with local authorities and supported by the Portuguese Triathlon Federation.
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Start/finish locations: Swimming at Praia da Alagoa, cycling on municipal roads north of Altura, running on Av. 24 de Junho near the beach, transition area at Largo de Festas near Café Central (Alagoa)
Start times per category/distance: Start of races at 10:00 on May 31, 2026
Registration deadline: May 25, 2026, 23:59
Race routes:
• Swim: triangular course at Praia de Altura, starting from the sand, buoys to the left, exit on the east side
• Bike: asphalt roads, loop passing Av. 24 de Junho, rotundas of Varina, Alçaria, Pedra Arrancada, Rio Seco, Pisa Barro, and back to transition
• Run: 3 laps along Av. 24 de Junho, starting and finishing at transition area, counter traffic lane
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at start of run (water) and recovery zone (water, fruit, sweets)
Prizes: Regional champion bands for age group winners; individual and team trophies for Algarve and Baixo Alentejo Championship, Open Race, and Relays
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Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 22 km cycling + 5 km running
Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 22 km cycling + 5 km running Non licensed
Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 22 km cycling + 5 km running Relay
Benefits
🥤 Aid stations: water at start of run and recovery zone with water, fruit, and sweets
🏅 Finisher prize: T-shirt and souvenirs
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration
🍽️ Food: meal provided as part of registration
