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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 IM Cascais is a full-distance Ironman triathlon held in Cascais, Portugal, featuring the iconic 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, and 42.2 km marathon run distances. This event offers a challenging and scenic course along the beautiful Portuguese coast.

Open to both licensed and non-licensed athletes, including relay teams, the race attracts a diverse field of triathlon enthusiasts. The course showcases unique coastal landscapes and rolling hills, making it both a physically demanding and visually stunning race.

The atmosphere is both competitive and celebratory, welcoming elite athletes and passionate amateurs alike. The event embodies the spirit of endurance sport with opportunities for individual and team participation.

IRONMAN 70.3 Cascais delivers a bucket-list half-distance on Portugal’s Atlantic coast: a sunrise swim in Cascais Bay, a rolling bike course featuring a unique loop inside the Estoril Formula 1 circuit, and an energetic coastal half-marathon lined with supporters. Mild weather, beaches, and Lisbon just 30 minutes away make this a perfect race-and-holiday combo. The event has earned Athletes’ Choice recognition and serves as a qualifier towards the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.

The Federação de Triatlo de Portugal (FTP) organizes a variety of triathlon events throughout the year, including national championships and club competitions for the 2026 season. These events take place across various locations in Portugal, reflecting the sport’s strong presence and development in the country.

Participants can expect a range of race formats, distances, and categories, catering to both elite athletes and age group competitors. The calendar includes diverse race types such as duathlon, triathlon sprint, standard, and long-distance events, some of which count towards national championships and club rankings.

The atmosphere across these events is competitive yet inclusive, promoting fair play and community engagement within the triathlon scene in Portugal. The FTP also leads initiatives to innovate volunteer involvement and supports the sport’s growth at all levels.