Messenger3rd Sprint Triathlon Cidade de Tavira
- Sat, May 16, 2026
- 15 € — 30 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 3rd Triatlo Sprint Cidade de Tavira is a sprint distance triathlon event taking place on May 16, 2026, in Tavira, Portugal. It features swim, bike, and run segments held in scenic urban and river locations.
This event is the 2nd stage of the Algarve and Baixo Alentejo Absolute Clubs Championship and is open to all participants born before 2011, both licensed and non-licensed athletes. The race includes individual and relay team categories.
The course offers a river swim, flat cycling on asphalt and cobblestone roads, and running along the Gilão River and city center, providing a dynamic urban race atmosphere with technical challenges.
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Start/finish locations:
• Swim start: Rio Séqua
• Transition park: Praça da República
• Finish line: Rua da Liberdade
Start times per category/distance: 15:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• 13:00 – 14:30 at Transition Park
Registration deadline: May 11, 2026, 23:59
Surface types:
• Swim: river
• Bike: asphalt and cobblestone roads
• Run: cobblestone and asphalt
Course format: Sprint triathlon with 750 m swim, 20 km bike (2 laps), 5 km run (2 laps) for Cadets; other age groups have similar sprint distances
Race routes:
• Swim: Rio Séqua between Ponte das Forças Armadas and Ponte Romana
• Bike: 2 laps Tavira > Ponte São Domingos > Tavira
• Run: 2 laps along Rio Gilão and city center
Timing method: Electronic chip timing by Multicrono
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Water aid stations during run
• Recovery zone with water and fruit
Prizes: Individual and team trophies for multiple age categories and relay teams
Location
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Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 20 km cycling + 5 km running
Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 20 km cycling + 5 km running Non licensed
Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 20 km cycling + 5 km running Relay
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, race bib, chip for timing
🏅 Finisher prize: technical t-shirt and post-race snack (bifana and drink)
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with individual and team classification
🛟 Safety support: race organized under Federação de Triatlo de Portugal regulations with safety measures
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water during run segment, liquids and fruit in recovery zone
