MessengerRAIA TRIATHLON - ALFAIATES
Event summary
The Triatlo da Raia – Alfaiates is a sprint distance road triathlon taking place on August 8, 2026, between Praia Fluvial de Alfaiates and Aldeia do Bispo in Guarda, Portugal. The race includes a 750m swim, 20km bike with 320m elevation gain, and a 5km run with 90m elevation gain.
Open to all athletes aged 18 and over, this event offers a competitive yet accessible format with age group categories from Sub23 to over 60. The course features a mix of asphalt, cobblestone, and rural paths, providing a varied and scenic challenge.
Participants benefit from a well-organized event with technical support, recovery zones, and prizes for overall and age group winners, creating a motivating and community-focused atmosphere.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Praia Fluvial de Alfaiates, finish at Largo do Enxido, Aldeia do Bispo
Race routes:
• Swim: 750m rectangular course at Praia Fluvial de Alfaiates
• Bike: 20 km route between Praia Fluvial de Alfaiates and Aldeia do Bispo with 320 m elevation gain, asphalt and some cobblestone sections
• Run: 5 km mostly rural paths in Aldeia do Bispo with 90 m elevation gain
Timing method: Timing by Acorrer
Cut-off times:
• Swim: 30 minutes, transition 1 closes at 10:00
• Bike: 1 hour 30 minutes, transition 2 closes at 11:30
Bib pick-up time and location: August 8, 07:30–09:00 at Praia Fluvial de Alfaiates
Age categories/divisions:
• M/F Sub23 (18-22 years)
• M/F Sen (23-39 years)
• M/F 40 (40-49 years)
• M/F 50 (50-59 years)
• M/F 60 (60+ years)
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and first in each age category male and female
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Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 20 km cycling + 5 km running
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: t-shirt técnica, dorsal
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers
⏱️ Timing + classification by Acorrer
🛟 Safety support: assistance during the event
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at recovery zone and liquids at segment ends
🧖 Massages de recuperação
🚿 Banhos frios
🍽️ Almoço volante included for participants
