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It features swim, bike, and run segments held in scenic urban and river locations.<\/p>\n<p>This event is the 2nd stage of the Algarve and Baixo Alentejo Absolute Clubs Championship and is open to all participants born before 2011, both licensed and non-licensed athletes. The race includes individual and relay team categories.<\/p>\n<p>The course offers a river swim, flat cycling on asphalt and cobblestone roads, and running along the Gil\u00e3o River and city center, providing a dynamic urban race atmosphere with technical challenges.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"<p><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.federacao-triatlo.pt\/ftp2015\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-05-16-regulamento-iii-triatlo-sprint-cidade-tavira-rev01.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Start\/finish locations:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Swim start: Rio S\u00e9qua<br \/>\n\u2022 Transition park: Pra\u00e7a da Rep\u00fablica<br \/>\n\u2022 Finish line: Rua da Liberdade<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> 15:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 13:00 &#8211; 14:30 at Transition Park<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration deadline:<\/strong> May 11, 2026, 23:59<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface types:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Swim: river<br \/>\n\u2022 Bike: asphalt and cobblestone roads<br \/>\n\u2022 Run: cobblestone and asphalt<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course format:<\/strong> Sprint triathlon with 750 m swim, 20 km bike (2 laps), 5 km run (2 laps) for Cadets; other age groups have similar sprint distances<\/p>\n<p><strong>Race routes:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Swim: Rio S\u00e9qua between Ponte das For\u00e7as Armadas and Ponte Romana<br \/>\n\u2022 Bike: 2 laps Tavira &gt; Ponte S\u00e3o Domingos &gt; Tavira<br \/>\n\u2022 Run: 2 laps along Rio Gil\u00e3o and city center<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing by Multicrono<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Water aid stations during run<br \/>\n\u2022 Recovery zone with water and fruit<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prizes:<\/strong> Individual and team trophies for multiple age categories and relay teams<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"<p>\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, race bib, chip for timing<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: technical t-shirt and post-race snack (bifana and drink)<br \/>\n\u23f1\ufe0f Electronic chip timing with individual and team classification<br \/>\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: race organized under Federa\u00e7\u00e3o de Triatlo de Portugal regulations with safety measures<br \/>\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: water during run segment, liquids and fruit in recovery zone<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registration is open until May 11, 2026, 23:59 via the Federa\u00e7\u00e3o de Triatlo de Portugal website. 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