MessengerAndorinhas Triathlon
Event summary
The Triatlo das Andorinhas is a sprint triathlon event taking place on June 21, 2026, at Parque Desportivo de Sobradelo da Goma, Póvoa de Lanhoso. It offers individual and relay formats with duos and trios.
The race includes a 750m swim in the Andorinhas dam, a 20km bike segment through local parishes, and a 5km run with mixed terrain. The event is open to participants aged 16 and above, including paratriathletes, with various age group categories.
This event is organized by Grupo Desportivo da Goma in collaboration with the Municipality of Póvoa de Lanhoso, emphasizing a safe, challenging, and family-friendly atmosphere with timing, medical support, and awards for top finishers.
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Start/finish locations: Parque Desportivo de Sobradelo da Goma, Rua do Grupo Desportivo da Goma, nº276, 4830-715 Sobradelo da Goma Póvoa de Lanhoso
Bib pick-up time and location: June 21, 7:30 to 9:30 at secretariat near finish line, Parque Desportivo de Sobradelo da Goma
Start times per category/distance: 10:00 start for all individual and relay categories
Cut-off times: Maximum event duration 2.5 hours after start
Surface types:
• Swim: open water in dam
• Bike: paved roads through Sobradelo da Goma, Castelões, Brunhais, Esperança
• Run: 50% road, 50% dirt trail
Course format: Sprint triathlon with swim, bike, and run segments; relay teams of 2 or 3 participants each completing one segment
Race routes:
• Swim: 750m line from Bar do Pontão to Parque Desportivo
• Bike: 20km, 2 laps through local parishes
• Run: 5km, 2 laps passing Bar do Pontão
Timing method: Electronic chip timing by Sinctime
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids near start of run segment and at Bar do Pontão; final aid station at finish
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in individual and relay categories by age and gender; trophies for top 3 male and female teams by sum of positions
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Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 20 km cycling + 5 km running
Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 20 km cycling + 5 km running Doubles Relay
Sprint 0.75 km swimming + 20 km cycling + 5 km running Triples Relay
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib (for payments before June 8), safety buoy for open water swim
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and post-race lunch (sandwich and drink)
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical assistance, GNR and fire brigade support on course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included as per law
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at finish and along run segment
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at venue
