Vila do Conde Triathlon

The Federação de Triatlo de Portugal organizes various triathlon events throughout the year, including national championships and club competitions. These events take place across different regions of Portugal, such as Algarve, Lisboa, and Madeira, offering a wide range of distances and formats suited for all athlete levels.

Open to both licensed and age group athletes, many races are integrated into national and international cups, providing competitive opportunities from grassroots to elite levels. Unique Portuguese landscapes and coastal settings enhance the racing experience, creating an inspiring and festive atmosphere for participants and supporters alike.

The XXXIX Triatlo de Oeiras takes place on May 9 and 10, 2026, in Oeiras, Portugal. Organized by the Portuguese Triathlon Federation with the support of Oeiras Municipality, the event includes several national championship races in the sprint triathlon format for Elite, Junior, Cadet, Age Group and Paratriathlon athletes, as well as an Open Race in the super-sprint format. The race consists of swimming at Praia da Torre, followed by a cycling segment along the Marginal road and a running segment also along the seafront in Oeiras.

The Lagoa Swimrun is a swimrun race held in May along the stunning Algarve coast, starting at Ermida da Senhora da Rocha and finishing in the fishing village of Ferragudo. Now in its 5th edition, it is celebrated by swimrunners as one of the best courses with fantastic swims and breathtaking coastal views that are challenging depending on wind and weather conditions.

The event offers three distance options: Standard (25.5 km total with 4.78 km swimming and 20.72 km running), Sprint (15.1 km total with 2.7 km swimming and 12.4 km running), and Experience (8.1 km total with 1.5 km swimming and 6.6 km running). The course traverses the trails of the Seven Hanging Valleys, famous as the best hiking destination in Europe, and includes iconic beaches, caves accessible only by sea, and remarkable natural formations along the way.

The race is open to all swimrunners and provides a unique opportunity to explore this magnificent coastline in springtime with water temperatures averaging 18 degrees. The atmosphere is adventurous and scenic, offering a memorable challenge through spectacular natural landscapes.

The Swimrun Tâmega is a swimrun event held on June 1 and 2, 2024, in the Tâmega region, Portugal, organized by Associação Swimrun Nós Nadamos, Nós Corremos and Paredes Aventura, with the support of the municipalities of Penafiel and Marco de Canaveses. The event combines open water swimming and trail running in alternating segments across natural landscapes.

The program includes several race formats: Sprint (individual), Standard (individual and teams), Marathon (teams) and a youth race (Swimrun Kids). The courses feature multiple swim and run sections, with varying distances and elevation, designed for both beginners and experienced athletes.