Aquatlo de São João da Madeira

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.

Duathlon events in Portugal for 2026 are organized by the Federação de Triatlo de Portugal, representing a comprehensive national calendar of competitions across various regions. These events offer diverse distances and formats, including individual and team competitions, making them accessible to a wide range of athletes from beginners to elite levels.

The competitions are linked to national championships and club series, fostering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The events often take place in scenic locations throughout Portugal, providing athletes with unique landscapes and terrain challenges. The atmosphere is typically vibrant and community-focused, with some events featuring relay formats and categories for different age groups.

Triathlon events in Portugal for 2026 are organized by the Federação de Triatlo de Portugal, representing a comprehensive national calendar of competitions across various regions. These events offer diverse distances and formats, including individual and team competitions, making them accessible to a wide range of athletes from beginners to elite levels.

The competitions are linked to national championships and club series, fostering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The events often take place in scenic locations throughout Portugal, providing athletes with unique landscapes and terrain challenges. The atmosphere is typically vibrant and community-focused, with some events featuring relay formats and categories for different age groups.

The Duatlo de Vinhais is a cross duathlon event taking place on May 10, 2026, in Vinhais, featuring both a youth championship and an open race. The event combines running and cycling segments on mixed terrain, including roads, trails, and urban circuits around the Municipal Stadium.

Designed for athletes of all levels—from young beginners to adult participants—the race promotes competitive development in a structured and accessible environment, supported by the Portuguese Triathlon Federation.