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The Sines Triathlon 2026 is a triathlon event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Sines, Portugal. It features a challenging 100 km course consisting of 2 km swimming in the Bay of Sines, 80 km cycling over three laps, and an 18 km running segment composed of three 6 km laps.<\/p>\n

This event is open to athletes aged 18 and over and is part of the HMS Triathlon Series, which also includes the Set\u00fabal Triathlon. The race offers a unique experience with its scenic coastal setting and a rolling start system designed to enhance safety and performance during the swim.<\/p>\n

In addition to individual competition, there is a relay category allowing teams of two or three members to compete, making the event inclusive and dynamic. The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with community engagement, supported by the local municipality and organized by HMS Sports.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Swim start and finish at Praia Vasco da Gama, transition and bike\/run start\/finish at Passeio Vasco da Gama, Sines<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> 8:00 Elite start with rolling start every 5 seconds for groups of six athletes<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Swim: 1 hour from each athlete’s start time
\n\u2022 Last cycling segment start: 11:20
\n\u2022 Run segment start: 12:20
\n\u2022 Race finish: 14:50<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 September 25, 14:00\u201318:00 and September 26, 10:00\u201317:00 at Hotel Sines Sea View<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> Relay teams limited to 50 entries<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Swim: open water in Ba\u00eda de Sines
\n\u2022 Cycling: paved roads
\n\u2022 Running: asphalt, cobblestone, and bike path with 107 m elevation gain<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Swim 1 lap (2 km), cycling 3 laps (~27 km each), running 3 laps (6 km each)<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Swim: single loop in Ba\u00eda de Sines
\n\u2022 Cycling: three laps starting and finishing at Passeio Vasco da Gama
\n\u2022 Running: three laps starting and finishing at Passeio Vasco da Gama<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing with individual and relay classifications<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Cycling aid stations at km 20.4, 33.4, 46.8, 60, and 73.2 with liquids and solids
\n\u2022 Running aid stations every 3 km with liquids and solids
\n\u2022 Finish area with hydration and food<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Medals and finisher kits for all finishers; trophies for top 3 overall male and female, top 3 age groups, top 3 teams, and top 3 relay teams<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: participant backpack, bidon, race belt, chip, chip wristband, swim cap
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal and finisher kit for all athletes who complete the race
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results with electronic chip timing system
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: technical verification, race officials, and safety measures including rolling start
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: hydration and solid nutrition on cycling and running courses and at finish line
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Photography and video rights authorized for event promotion
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Trophies awarded to top finishers in individual, age groups, teams, and relay categories<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the Sines Triathlon?","item_description":"Registration is done through the official website sinestriathlon.pt. After registration, payment must be made within 72 hours via multibanco reference, VISA, or MB Way."},{"item_title":"Can I participate as part of a relay team?","item_description":"Yes, relay teams of 2 or 3 members are allowed, with a limit of 50 teams. Each segment must be completed by a different team member."},{"item_title":"What is the cut-off time for the swim segment?","item_description":"The swim segment cut-off time is 1 hour from the individual athlete's start time."},{"item_title":"Is there a minimum age to participate?","item_description":"Participants must be at least 18 years old according to the calendar year."},{"item_title":"Where and when can I pick up my race kit?","item_description":"Race kit pick-up is available on September 25 from 14:00 to 18:00 and September 26 from 10:00 to 17:00 at Hotel Sines Sea View."}],"event_country":"portugal","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260927","purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"event_full_address":"","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/37626","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=37626"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/37626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37927,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/37626\/revisions\/37927"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=37626"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=37626"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=37626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}