Duathlon and Aquathlon of Lousada

  • Sun, April 12, 2026
  • 2,50 60 
  • 7 races
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Event summary

The Duatlo e Aquatlo de Lousada is a combined duathlon and aquathlon event taking place on April 11 and 12, 2026, in Lousada, Portugal. It features multiple races including the Campeonato Norte Jovem and Campeonato Norte Absoluto, as well as open races for various age groups.

The Aquatlo on April 11 includes distances adapted for youth categories and an open race with distances matching the Juvenile category. The Duatlo on April 12 is held in a cross format over a sprint distance, with a championship race exclusive to licensed athletes and an open race for individuals and relay teams.

The event welcomes a wide range of participants from young athletes born between 2009 and 2019 to adults and masters, with categories for individual and relay participation. The courses feature swimming in municipal pools and running and cycling on mixed surfaces including asphalt, dirt roads, and tartan tracks around the sports park and municipal facilities, offering a varied and accessible competition environment.

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Start/finish locations:
Aquatlo: Piscinas Municipais de Lousada
Duatlo: Parque Desportivo de Lousada

Start times per category/distance:
Aquatlo (April 11): 15:00 start, with check-in 13:30–14:40
Duatlo (April 12): 10:00 start, with check-in 08:30–09:40

Bib pick-up time and location:
Aquatlo: April 11, 13:30–14:30 at Piscinas Municipais de Lousada
Duatlo: April 12, 08:30–09:30 at Estádio Municipal de Lousada

Registration deadline: April 6, 2026, 23:59 (local time)

Surface types:
Aquatlo: Swimming in municipal pools; running on asphalt with slight elevation
Duatlo: Mixed asphalt, dirt roads, tartan track; low to medium difficulty

Course format:
Aquatlo: Road aquathlon with swimming and running segments
Duatlo: Cross duathlon sprint distance with running and cycling laps

Race routes:
Aquatlo: Swimming in municipal pools; running on roads around the pools
Duatlo: Cycling and running laps around Parque Desportivo de Lousada and surrounding roads

Toilets and aid station placement:
Aid stations at start of 2nd lap of first run, start of second run, and finish/recovery zone with water and fruit

Prizes:
Individual and team trophies for multiple age categories and relay teams in both Aquatlo and Duatlo


Lousada, Porto

Races

Sprint 5 km run + 20 km bike + 2.5 km run Licensed

12 Apr, 2026
10:00
15 

Sprint 5 km run + 20 km bike + 2.5 km run Non-licensed

12 Apr, 2026
10:00
20 

Sprint 5 km run + 20 km bike + 2.5 km run Non-licensed Relay of 2

12 Apr, 2026
10:00
40 

Sprint 5 km run + 20 km bike + 2.5 km run Non-licensed Relay of 3

12 Apr, 2026
10:00
60 

Aquathlon Youth Licensed

11 Apr, 2026
15:00
2,50 

Aquathlon Youth Non-licensed

11 Apr, 2026
15:00

Aquathlon Youth Non-licensed OPEN

11 Apr, 2026
15:00

FAQ

How do I register for the event?

Licensed athletes must register via the Federação de Triatlo de Portugal website by April 6, 2026, 23:59. Non-licensed athletes register through a dedicated non-licensed registration link by the same deadline.

Can children participate?

Yes, the Aquatlo includes youth categories for athletes born between 2009 and 2019. The Duatlo has categories for younger athletes born up to 2010.

What are the race distances?

Aquatlo distances vary by age group, from 50m swim and 450m run for the youngest to 250m swim and 2250m run for older youth. Duatlo sprint distance includes 5 km run, 20 km cycling, and 2.5 km run.

Is special equipment required?

Helmets are mandatory for cycling, and athletes must wear bibs visibly. Swim caps are mandatory for the swimming segment.

Where are the races held?

Aquatlo races take place at the Piscinas Municipais de Lousada and surrounding roads. Duatlo races are held at Parque Desportivo de Lousada and nearby roads and trails.

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