Monte Gordo Triathlon

  • Sun, April 12, 2026
  • Free — 27 
  • 3 races
4

Event summary

The XXI Triatlo de Monte Gordo takes place on April 11 and 12, 2026, in Monte Gordo and Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal. Organized by Lusitano Triatlo Clube and the Municipality of Vila Real de Santo António with the support of the Portuguese Triathlon Federation, the event includes two main competitions: the European Elite Triathlon Cup (Sprint distance) on April 11 and the Portuguese Triathlon Cup on April 12.

The races follow the Sprint triathlon format, combining swimming in the sea, cycling on road and running along a flat coastal course. The event brings together elite international athletes as well as federated and non-federated participants competing in age group categories.

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Date
April 11 and 12, 2026

Location
Monte Gordo and Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal

Start / Finish
Start: Praia de Monte Gordo
Finish: Jardim da Avenida D. Infante D. Henrique

Distances

Sprint Triathlon:
Swimming – 750 m
Cycling – 19.4 km
Running – 5 km

Start Times

April 11:
15:00 – Elite Female
17:00 – Elite Male

April 12:
10:00 – Portuguese Cup Female
11:45 – Portuguese Cup Male

Participation

Elite race restricted to international licensed athletes accepted by World Triathlon.
Portuguese Cup open to federated and non-federated athletes born up to 2010 inclusive.

Registration Deadline

March 30, 2026 (23:59)
Payment deadline: March 31, 2026

Time Limit

Female:
30 min swim
80 min swim + bike
110 min total

Male:
25 min swim
70 min swim + bike
100 min total

Aid Stations

Aid stations at the start of the run, start of the second lap and recovery area with water and fruit.

Timing

Official electronic timing with chip system.

Surface / Course type

Sea swim, road cycling course and flat seaside running course.

Schedule

Includes check-in, secretariat, race starts, transition check-out and awards ceremony.

Age categories

Cadets, Juniors and multiple age groups from 20–24 up to 95–99, with individual and team classifications.


Monte Gordo

Races

Sprint 750 m swimming + 19.4 km cycling + 5 km run ELITE

11 Apr, 2026
Free

Sprint 750 m swimming + 19.4 km cycling + 5 km run Open Race Licensed

12 Apr, 2026
22 

Sprint 750 m swimming + 19.4 km cycling + 5 km run Open Race Non licensed

12 Apr, 2026
27 

Benefits

🎽 Race participation and official classification included
🏅 Trophies for top finishers overall and age groups
⏱️ Electronic chip timing
🥤 Aid stations with water and fruit
🚑 Medical assistance during the event
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included


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