5th Youth Duathlon of Lusitano

  • Sat, May 9, 2026
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Event summary

The V Duatlo Jovem do Lusitano is a youth duathlon event taking place on May 9, 2026, in Manta Rota, Vila Nova da Cacela, Portugal. It features distances adapted to young age groups born between 2009 and 2019, making it accessible to a wide range of young athletes.

This event is part of the Algarve and Baixo Alentejo Youth Championship (5th stage) and is organized by Lusitano Triatlo Clube with support from the Vila Real de Santo António municipality and the Portuguese Triathlon Federation. The race courses include flat running segments on asphalt, paved pedestrian zones, and wooden boardwalks parallel to the beach, as well as flat cycling segments on asphalt and paved roads.

The competition is structured by age categories with specific distances for running and cycling, fostering a competitive yet supportive environment for youth athletes. The event includes individual and team classifications, with trophies awarded to top finishers in each category.

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Start/finish locations: Manta Rota, Vila Nova da Cacela

Bib pick-up time and location: May 9, 2026, 13:00–14:00, next to the Transition Park

Start times per category/distance: Start at 14:30, beginning with Benjamins male category; races separated by age groups and gender

Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamins (born 2017–2019): Run 300 m, Bike 1000 m, Run 200 m
• Infantis (born 2015–2016): Run 800 m, Bike 2000 m, Run 400 m
• Iniciados (born 2013–2014): Run 1000 m, Bike 4000 m, Run 500 m
• Juvenis (born 2011–2012): Run 2000 m, Bike 8000 m, Run 1000 m
• Cadetes (born 2009–2010): Run 2000 m, Bike 8000 m, Run 1000 m

Race routes: Running on flat asphalt, paved pedestrian zones, and wooden boardwalks parallel to Praia de Manta Rota; cycling on flat asphalt and paved roads

Registration deadline: May 4, 2026, 23:59

Prizes: Individual trophies for top 3 males and females in each age category; team trophies for top 5 clubs

Surface types: Asphalt, paved pedestrian zones, wooden boardwalks for running; asphalt and paved roads for cycling

Toilets and aid station placement: Recovery zone at finish with liquid and solid refreshments (water and fruit)


Vila Real de Santo António, Faro

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Benefits

🥤 Aid stations: final recovery zone with water and fruit
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for non-licensed athletes
🏆 Trophies awarded to top 3 individuals per age category and top 5 clubs


FAQ

How can I register for the event?

Licensed athletes must register via the Portuguese Triathlon Federation website by May 4, 2026, 23:59. Non-licensed athletes can register through a dedicated online link on the Federation's site by the same deadline.

Can children participate?

Yes, the event is open to youth athletes born between 2009 and 2019, with distances adapted to each age group.

What are the race distances?

Distances vary by age category, ranging from 300 m running and 1000 m cycling for the youngest to 2000 m running and 8000 m cycling for older youth.

Is special equipment required?

Use of a rigid helmet is mandatory for cycling, and athletes must wear visible bibs during running and cycling segments.

Where is the event held?

The event takes place in Manta Rota, Vila Nova da Cacela, with start, finish, and transition areas located at the same GPS coordinates.

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