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Event summary
The Triatlo de Vizela takes place on July 4, 2026, in Vizela, Braga District, hosting the Northern Youth Championship and an Open Race in a Cross Triathlon format.
Organized by the Municipality of Vizela with technical support from the Portuguese Triathlon Federation, the event is held in Parque das Termas de Caldas de Vizela and along the banks of the Vizela River. The competition combines open-water swimming, off-road cycling and running in a natural riverside setting.
The event is primarily aimed at youth athletes, with age-adapted race distances from Benjamins to Cadetes. An Open Race is also available for adult participants, using the same distances as the Juvenis category.
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Date
July 4, 2026
Location
Parque das Termas de Caldas de Vizela, Vizela, Braga
Start time
15:00 — Competition start (waves by age group and gender)
Distances
Benjamins
50 m swim
1 km bike
400 m run
Infantis
100 m swim
2 km bike
800 m run
Iniciados
200 m swim
4 km bike
1 km run
Juvenis
300 m swim
8 km bike
2 km run
Cadetes
300 m swim
8 km bike
2 km run
Open Race
300 m swim
8 km bike
2 km run
Course format
Swim
Circular course in the Vizela River
Bike
Off-road course on dirt and grass trails
Run
Riverside trail course along the Vizela River
Aid stations
Finish area
Recovery zone with water and fruit
Bib collection
13:30 – 14:30
Check-in
13:40 – 14:40
Timing and classifications
Individual classifications by age group and gender
Team classifications for the Northern Youth Championship
Kit included
Race participation
Aid stations
Personal accident insurance
Prizes
Top 3 boys and girls in each youth category
Top 5 clubs in the Northern Youth Championship
Top 3 overall men and women in the Open Race
Location
get directionsRaces
Triatlo Cross Kids Licensed
Triatlo Cross 0.3 km natação + 8 km ciclismo + 2 km corrida Licensed
Triatlo Cross Kids Non licensed
Triatlo Cross 0.3 km natação + 8 km ciclismo + 2 km corrida Non licensed
Benefits
🏊 Open-water swimming in the Vizela River
🚵 Off-road cycling on dirt and grass trails
🏃 Riverside running course
🏆 Northern Youth Championship event
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included
🥤 Recovery zone with refreshments
🌳 Natural setting in Parque das Termas
🏅 Individual and team trophies
