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Event summary
The III Triatlo Cidade de Serpa takes place on June 20 and 21, 2026, in Serpa, Beja District, bringing together two major Portuguese triathlon competitions organized by the Municipality of Serpa with technical support from the Portuguese Triathlon Federation.
The event includes the 4th stage of the Portuguese Triathlon Cup on Saturday in the Super Sprint distance and the National Club Championship Individual Time Trial on Sunday in the Sprint distance. Both races start at Barragem da Lage and finish in the historic city of Serpa.
Athletes will swim in Barragem da Lage before cycling through the Alentejo countryside towards Serpa and finishing with a run through the city streets. The event welcomes licensed and non-licensed athletes in the Super Sprint race, while the National Club Championship is reserved for licensed clubs and athletes.
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Dates
20–21 June 2026
Location
Serpa, Beja
Start times
20 June 2026
17:30 — Portuguese Triathlon Cup Men
17:40 — Portuguese Triathlon Cup Women
21 June 2026
09:00 — National Club Championship Time Trial
Distances
Portuguese Triathlon Cup – Super Sprint
300 m swim
10 km bike
2.5 km run
National Club Championship Time Trial – Sprint
750 m swim
19.6 km bike
5 km run
Course format
Swim
Triangular course in Barragem da Lage
Bike
Road cycling from Barragem da Lage to Serpa
Run
Urban course through the streets of Serpa
Aid stations
Super Sprint
Start of the run segment
Finish recovery area
Sprint Time Trial
Start of the run segment
Second run lap
Finish recovery area
Bib collection
20 June
13:30 – 15:30
21 June
07:00 – 08:15
Secretariat located near Praça da República, Serpa
Timing method
Official Portuguese Triathlon Federation timing
Kit included
Race participation
Aid stations
Personal accident insurance
Access to showers
Prizes
Overall classifications
Age-group classifications
Club classifications
Cash prizes for top overall finishers in the Portuguese Triathlon Cup
Cash prizes for National Club Championship teams
Location
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Super Sprint 0.3 km swim + 10 km cycling + 2.5 km run Licensed
Super Sprint 0.3 km swim + 10 km cycling + 2.5 km run Non licensed
Time Trial Sprint 0.75 km swim + 19.6 km cycling + 5 km run Team Licensed
Benefits
🏊 Open-water swimming at Barragem da Lage
🚴 Point-to-point cycling course into Serpa
🏃 Urban finish in the historic center of Serpa
⏱️ Official Portuguese Triathlon Federation timing
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included
🎒 Bag drop service available
🚿 Showers available after the race
🏆 Cash prizes and championship titles