Triton Lisboa

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 Madeira Swimrun is an annual swimrun race held on the island of Madeira, known as the “Pearl of the Atlantic.” This event offers a unique challenge combining swimming and running, with a course that starts offshore at Ponta de São Lourenço and finishes in the city of Machico.

The race features two main distances: the Standard with a total of 25.510 km (3.360 km swimming and 22.150 km running) and the Sprint with a total of 11.380 km (2.230 km swimming and 9.150 km running). Both formats include multiple transitions and significant elevation gain, challenging participants with diverse trails and sea crossings.

Open to all athletes, the race is organized locally by the Ludens Machico club with support from the Madeira Regional Triathlon Association. The event highlights Madeira’s stunning landscapes, mild climate, and the thrill of ocean and mountain terrain, creating a festive and adventurous atmosphere for participants from Portugal and abroad.

The Triatlo Costa Nova is an Olympic triathlon event (swimming, cycling, running) taking place on September 12, 2026, in Costa Nova do Prado, Portugal. The race features distances of 1500m swim, 40km cycling, and 10km running.

Participation is open to all in individual categories and relay teams (triples). The event promotes competitive and leisure sports practice in an open race format.

The course includes a swim along the ria, cycling with four laps between Costa Nova and the 1st roundabout of Vagueira, and a 10km run on the bike path and pedestrian way in the Costa Nova garden area.

The Estrela Xtreme Triathlon is a triathlon event held in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, Portugal, on September 12-13, 2026. It offers multiple distance challenges: Full Distance, Half Distance (with an option for relay teams), and Starter Distance. The Full Distance includes a 4 km swim, 190 km cycling with 4700 m elevation, and a 41 km run with 1600 m elevation, while the Half Distance features 2 km swim, 105 km cycling with 2600 m elevation, and a 21 km run with 900 m elevation. The Starter Distance offers a 1 km swim, 53 km cycling, and a 15 km run with moderate technical difficulty.

This event is open to all athletes, requiring mandatory insurance and adherence to strict rules, including the necessity of an athlete support team for the Full Distance. The triathlon is integrated with official classifications by age and gender and offers team relay options for the Half Distance. It stands out for its challenging mountainous terrain in Portugal’s highest natural park, with mixed road, forest trails, and significant elevation gains, providing an inspiring and technical race environment.

The race atmosphere is competitive and supportive, with organized logistics such as athlete transport, technical checks, and safety measures. The event includes podium awards and finisher medals, making it appealing for both elite and amateur triathletes seeking a demanding and scenic triathlon experience.