Aquatlo Machico

The 9th Duatlo de Viana do Castelo is a sprint duathlon event scheduled for March 29, 2026, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. It features solo and team categories, including male, female, and mixed doubles.

This race is part of the DESAFIO TRIATLO NORTE series, attracting a wide range of participants from youth to masters, including parathletes. The event offers competitive age group categories from 2 to 99 years old.

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.

The Duatlo Cross de Famalicão is a cross duathlon event taking place on March 22, 2026, in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. The race features a sprint distance format with segments of running and mountain biking.

The event includes multiple national championships for clubs, individuals, juniors, cadets, and paratriathlon, as well as an open race for non-licensed athletes, which can also be contested in relay teams. The race course combines urban and park terrain with a mix of asphalt, dirt, and technical singletrack trails.

Organized by Associação Amigos do Pedal with support from the Municipality of Famalicão and the Portuguese Triathlon Federation, the event attracts licensed athletes competing for national titles and offers a competitive and challenging atmosphere in a green, scenic setting around Parque da Devesa.

The Tróia Swimrun is a swimrun race held in the beautiful natural setting of the Tróia Peninsula, featuring golden sandy beaches about 17 km long and 1.5 km wide, surrounded by blue sea and the Sado River. This event perfectly embodies the spirit of swimrun, combining swimming and running through stunning landscapes.

The race offers three distances: Standard (23.6 km total with 4.4 km swimming and 19.2 km running), Sprint (15.1 km total with 3.2 km swimming and 11.9 km running), and Experience (10.8 km total with 1.2 km swimming and 9.6 km running). The courses include multiple transitions and significant elevation gains, suitable for a broad range of participants.

The event is open to all and includes a “Swimrun Kids” format to introduce younger athletes to the sport, creating a family-friendly and inclusive atmosphere. The race is supported by local partners such as the Municipality of Grândola and Clube Amiciclo Grândola, ensuring a well-organized and welcoming experience amidst unique coastal and riverine scenery.