MessengerCaminha Long Triathlon
Event summary
The XIV Triatlo Longo de Caminha takes place on July 19, 2026, in Caminha, hosting the Portuguese National Middle Distance Club Championship alongside an open Standard Distance race.
Organized by the Municipality of Caminha and the Associação de Triatlo de Caminha, with technical support from the Portuguese Triathlon Federation, the event combines long-course triathlon racing with one of Portugal’s most scenic coastal and riverfront settings. Athletes swim in the Rio Minho, cycle along the EN13 corridor and finish with a run along the Minho riverfront promenade.
The event offers both a Middle Distance race (1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21 km run) and a Standard Distance race (1.4 km swim, 45 km bike, 10 km run), with individual and relay participation options available.
Add to your Events
Add to your plan and stay organized for upcoming events.
Plan itInformation
Date
July 19, 2026
Location
Caminha, Viana do Castelo
Start times
06:30 — National Middle Distance Club Championship
07:00 — Standard Distance Open Race
Distances
Middle Distance Championship
1.9 km swim
90 km bike
21 km run
Standard Distance Open Race
1.4 km swim
45 km bike
10 km run
Course format
Swim
Point-to-point swim in the Rio Minho with downstream current assistance
Bike
Road cycling on EN13 and surrounding roads
Non-drafting format
Run
Out-and-back course along the Minho riverfront
Aid stations
Middle Distance
Bike: Km 41, Km 56 and Km 86
Run: Every 2.5 km
Finish recovery area
Standard Distance
Bike: Km 41
Run: Every 2.5 km
Finish recovery area
Bib collection
Hotel Porta do Sol
July 18 — 15:00 to 20:30
Bike Check-In
July 18 — 16:00 to 21:00
Timing method
Official Portuguese Triathlon Federation timing
Kit included
Race participation
Solid and liquid aid stations
Personal accident insurance
Official event souvenir
Prizes
Overall podiums
Age-group podiums
Relay classifications
Club classifications
Prize money for National Championship clubs
Location
get directionsRaces
Middle distance triathlon 1.9 km swim + 90 km cycling + 21 km running Licensed
Middle distance triathlon 1.9 km swim + 90 km cycling + 21 km running Non licensed
Middle distance triathlon Relay 1.9 km swim + 90 km cycling + 21 km running
Standard Triathlon 1.4 km swim + 45 km cycling + 10 km running Licensed
Standard Triathlon 1.4 km swim + 45 km cycling + 10 km running Non licensed
Standard Triathlon Relay 1.4 km swim + 45 km cycling + 10 km running
Benefits
🏊 Downstream swim in the Rio Minho
🚴 Long-distance non-drafting cycling course
🏃 Scenic riverfront running route
⏱️ Official Portuguese Triathlon Federation timing
🎽 Event souvenir included
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included
🏆 National Championship status
🥤 Comprehensive race nutrition and aid stations
