5th Youth Duathlon of Lusitano
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)
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Youth
Kids
Youth Non licensed
Kids Non licensed
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