Duatlo de Penafiel

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.

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.

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.

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.