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The Estrela Xtreme Triathlon is a triathlon event held in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, Portugal, on September 12-13, 2026. It offers multiple distance challenges: Full Distance, Half Distance (with an option for relay teams), and Starter Distance. The Full Distance includes a 4 km swim, 190 km cycling with 4700 m elevation, and a 41 km run with 1600 m elevation, while the Half Distance features 2 km swim, 105 km cycling with 2600 m elevation, and a 21 km run with 900 m elevation. The Starter Distance offers a 1 km swim, 53 km cycling, and a 15 km run with moderate technical difficulty.<\/p>\n

This event is open to all athletes, requiring mandatory insurance and adherence to strict rules, including the necessity of an athlete support team for the Full Distance. The triathlon is integrated with official classifications by age and gender and offers team relay options for the Half Distance. It stands out for its challenging mountainous terrain in Portugal’s highest natural park, with mixed road, forest trails, and significant elevation gains, providing an inspiring and technical race environment.<\/p>\n

The race atmosphere is competitive and supportive, with organized logistics such as athlete transport, technical checks, and safety measures. The event includes podium awards and finisher medals, making it appealing for both elite and amateur triathletes seeking a demanding and scenic triathlon experience.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Absolutos Masculinos\/Femininos
\n\u2022 < 35 years Masculinos\/Femininos \u2022 36 > 45 years Masculinos\/Femininos
\n\u2022 46+ years Masculinos\/Femininos
\n\u2022 Relay teams (Half Distance only)<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Transition Park (T1) at Lagoa do Vale do Rossim for swim start; Transition Park (T2) at Parque da V\u00e1rzea for cycling and running segments<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Full Distance: 06:00
\n\u2022 Half Distance & Relay: 08:00
\n\u2022 Starter Distance: 08:00<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Full Distance: Swim 07:45, Run 02:00 +1 day (20 hours total)
\n\u2022 Half Distance: Swim 09:00, Run start 15:30, Finish 18:30 (10h30 total)
\n\u2022 Starter Distance: Swim 08:45, Run start 13:45, Finish 17:30 (9h30 total)<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> Secretariado at Parque da V\u00e1rzea and Transition Parks on event days<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Full Distance: 40 slots
\n\u2022 Half Distance: 70 slots
\n\u2022 Starter Distance: 80 slots<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> August 31, 2026<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Mixed – open water swim in lagoon, paved roads and forest trails with significant elevation gains<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Triangular swim course; point-to-point cycling; looped running courses with forest trails and roads<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Full Distance: 4 km swim (2-4 laps), 190 km cycling with 4700 m D+, 41 km run with 1600 m D+
\n\u2022 Half Distance: 2 km swim (1-2 laps), 105 km cycling with 2600 m D+, 21 km run with 900 m D+
\n\u2022 Starter Distance: 1 km swim (1 lap), 53 km cycling, 15 km run with 600 m D+<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip and geolocator provided by the organization<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Aid stations and toilets at transitions and along cycling and running courses<\/p>\n

Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong> Shuttle transport from Parque da V\u00e1rzea to Lagoa do Vale do Rossim for athletes<\/p>\n

Drop bag policy:<\/strong> Drop bags accepted at secretariat and transition zones<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Finisher medals for all; trophies for top age groups and relay teams<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib number, swim cap, identification stickers, athlete wristband, chip, geolocator, and support team identification
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers, trophies for top age group and relay winners
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results by category with electronic chip and geolocator
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical teams, on-course staff, lifeguards in swim segment, and security agents
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance included: personal accident and liability coverage
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: hydration and nutrition provided at multiple points on bike and run courses
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers and changing facilities at transition zones
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Drop-bag and gear transport between transition areas
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Podium awards for top finishers in multiple categories<\/p>\n","event_country":"portugal","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260913","event_full_address":"","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"Estrela Outdoor Events","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/18252","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18252"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/18252\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=18252"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=18252"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=18252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}