21st Monte Gordo Triathlon

🚴‍♂️ 21st Monte Gordo Triathlon 2026

The 21st Monte Gordo Triathlon is a flagship event organized by Lusitano Triathlon Club and Vila Real de Santo António Municipality, with technical support from the Portuguese Triathlon Federation. This edition features the Portuguese Triathlon Cup, offering a unique sprint triathlon experience in the beautiful Algarve region.

The race takes place between Monte Gordo and Vila Real de Santo António, starting at Monte Gordo Beach and finishing at Jardim da Avenida D. Infante D. Henrique. The course includes a 750m swim in the sea, 19.4 km cycling in two laps around the area, and a 5 km run in two laps along the seafront promenade, mostly flat.

🏔️ Races Portuguese Cup Sprint – Swim 750 m, Bike 19.4 km, Run 5 km · Start 10:00 · Female cutoff: 110 min · Male cutoff: 100 min · Minimum age: born until 2010

⏰ Schedule Saturday, April 11:

• 13:30-14:30 Elite Female Check In
• 15:00 Elite Female European Cup Sprint Start
• 15:30-16:30 Elite Male Check In
• 17:00 Elite Male European Cup Sprint Start
• 18:30 Awards Ceremony Sunday, April 12:
• 07:30-09:30 Secretariat
• 08:00-09:30 Portuguese Cup Check In
• 09:45 Transition Area closure
• 10:00 Portuguese Cup Female Start
• 10:30 Female swim cutoff
• 11:20 Female swim + bike cutoff
• 11:50 Female race cutoff
• 11:45 Portuguese Cup Male Start
• 12:10 Male swim cutoff
• 12:55 Male swim + bike cutoff
• 13:25 Male race cutoff
• 13:30 Transition Area Check Out
• 14:00 Awards Ceremony

🎽 Registration includes Participation and classification, solid and liquid refreshments, personal accident insurance.

🏆 Prizes Individual and team trophies for various categories and age groups, with cash prizes up to €200 for the top 5 male and female finishers.

📍 Location Start at Monte Gordo Beach and finish at Jardim da Avenida D. Infante D. Henrique, with transition area and secretariat at Jardim da Avenida D. Infante D. Henrique.

🚴‍♂️ Join this sprint triathlon in the heart of the Algarve and challenge your limits! 🏅