Information Sines Triathlon 2026

Schedule

Friday, September 25, 2026

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Race Office at Hotel Sines Sea View - Rua Nau São Miguel - Sines, 7520-315 Sines

Saturday, September 26, 2026

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Time for adjustment to the swimming segment at Praia da Baía de Sines (Sines Bay Beach)

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Race Office at Hotel Sines Sea View - Rua Nau São Miguel - Sines, 7520-315 Sines

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Expo Race Village at Vasco da Gama Promenade

2:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Check-in for the Sines Triathlon; technical inspection and bicycle placement at Vasco da Gama Promenade

NOTICE: It's mandatory to present the official race number, athlete's wristband and the bicycle.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM: Helmet placement, nutrition and last-minute technical adjustments at the Transition Park (bicycles cannot be placed on Sunday)

NOTICE: It's mandatory to present the official race number, athlete's wristband and the chip.

7:35 AM: Deadline for athletes to remain in the Transition Park

7:30 AM - 7:50 AM: Warm-up at Praia da Baía de Sines (Sines Bay Beach)

7:55 AM: Athletes line up in the starting boxes

8:00 AM: Elite Start

8:00:30 AM: Rolling Start

THE TIME TO COMPLETE THE SWIMMING SEGMENT IS 1 HOUR AFTER THE START OF EACH ATHLETE

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Expo Race Village at Vasco da Gama Promenade

11:20 AM: Deadline to start the final cycling stage

The cut off will be installed at the end of Av. Vasco da Gama, towards Porto Covo, approximately at km 52; after the time limit the athletes will be prevented from circulating in the return area of the course given the need to open car circulation.

12:00 PM: Podium ceremony for awarding the absolute winners, the first three teams and the first three relay racers

12:20 PM: Deadline to start the running segment

2:00 PM: Age Groups Podium and HMS Triathlon Series Podium

2:50 PM: Deadline to finish the race

4:00 PM: Closing of the Event

Race Packet

The Race Packet for the Sines Triathlon can be collected at the Race Office, at Hotel Sines Sea View - Rua Nau São Miguel - Sines, 7520-315 Sines, during the following hours:

  • Friday, September 25, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location map for Vasco da Gama Promenade
Location map
Technical Briefing

The technical briefing for the third edition of the Sines Triathlon will be made available closer to the event date.

Adjustment to the Swimming Segment

The period of adjustment to the swimming segment will take place on the eve of the event, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Sines Bay Beach.

Bike Check-in

The bike check-in will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM: technical check (bike) and placing the bicycle in the Transition Park (Passeio Vasco da Gama). It is not necessary to bring a helmet. The chip wristband and electronic chip will be provided by the organisers.

NOTE: it is mandatory to present the official race number, athlete's wristband and the bicycle.

Event Day
Preparation

Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM | Transition Area:

  • placement of the helmet and other equipment, nutrition and final technical adjustments.

NO BIKE PLACEMENT ON RACE DAY.

IT IS MANDATORY TO PRESENT THE OFFICIAL RACE BIB, THE ATHLETE'S WRISTBAND, AND THE CHIP.

Important

ACCESS TO THE BLUE AND RED BAGS

The transition area will be set up with a dedicated bag rack structure, separate from the bicycles.

The bags will be colour-coded – blue and red – and the designated drop-off areas will be clearly signposted.

CYCLING EQUIPMENT

Must be placed inside the blue bag.

Exceptions:

  • Cycling shoes may be left next to the bicycle or clipped into the pedals.
  • The helmet may be left next to the bicycle.
  • Personal nutrition may remain on the bicycle.

RUNNING EQUIPMENT

Shoes, sunglasses, nutrition, cap, socks, etc. - must be placed inside the red bag.

The organisation will provide an optional bag drop area where triathletes may leave personal belongings, which can be collected after finishing the race.

FINAL TIME TO REMAIN IN THE TRANSITION AREA: 7:35 AM

Swimming - Rolling Start

What is it?

The Rolling Start distributes athletes according to their estimated swim completion time. Athletes should choose a starting box suited to their swimming ability and experience.

Rolling Start Dynamics

There will be three starting boxes:

  • < 32 minutes: triathletes intending to complete the swimming segment in less than 32:00 minutes;
  • ≥ 32 min to < 42 minutes: triathletes intending to complete the swimming segment in 32:00 minutes or more but less than 42:00 minutes;
  • ≥ 42 minutes: triathletes intending to complete the swimming segment with a time equal to or greater than 42:00 minutes.

The organisation will direct athletes to the starting lanes, where six triathletes will start every five seconds. The number of triathletes in each start and/or the interval between starts may be adjusted closer to the event date according to operational requirements.

Each athlete's time starts only after their chip passes the timing system installed after the starting lanes.

The swimming segment Cut-Off is 1 hour from each triathlete's individual start.

Relays

The relay box is located after the ≥ 42 minutes box. Relay teams will be the last to start.

Infografia
All course details
Supplies

Cycling

Liquid supply (km 20.4, 33.4, 46.8, 60 and 73.2) and solid supply (km 33.4 and 60), consisting of Vitalis water and the following products:

GoldNutrition Hydrate Isotonic H30 Lemon
Hydrate Isotonic H30 Lemon
GoldNutrition Hydrate Charger H60 Cherry
Hydrate Charger H60 Cherry
GoldNutrition Carb Max Gel Unflavoured
Carb Max Gel Unflavoured
GoldNutrition ProFormance Gel Mint
ProFormance Gel Mint
GoldNutrition Endurance Fruit Bar
Endurance Fruit Bar

Running

Liquid and solid supply every 3 km, consisting of Vitalis water, fruit, and the following products:

GoldNutrition Hydrate Isotonic H30 Lemon
Hydrate Isotonic H30 Lemon
GoldNutrition Hydrate Charger H60 Cherry
Hydrate Charger H60 Cherry
GoldNutrition Carb Max Gel Unflavoured
Carb Max Gel Unflavoured
GoldNutrition ProFormance Gel Mint
ProFormance Gel Mint
GoldNutrition Endurance Fruit Bar
Endurance Fruit Bar

Finish line

Liquid supply and food reinforcement.

GoldNutrition Fast Recovery Watermelon
Fast Recovery Watermelon
GoldNutrition Low Sugar Covered Dark Choc
Low Sugar Covered Dark Choc
Courses

Swimming

One-way course with australian exit, leaving the water between turns, at Sines Bay Beach.

The transition park will be installed at Vasco da Gama Promenade.

The time limit for completing the swimming segment is 1 hour, after the starting of each athlete.

The courses may suffer some changes.

Swimming course map
Open course map
GPX swimming course
KML swimming course

Cycling

The cycling course consists of three laps of approximately 27 km.

The points with the highest elevation are kilometers 34.7 km and 78.7 km with 70 meters of altitude, with an accumulated of 449 metres, approximately.

Cut off Cycling

11:20 - Deadline to start the final cycling stage.

The cut off will be installed at the end of Av. Vasco da Gama, towards Porto Covo, approximately at km 52; after the time limit, athletes will be prevented from circulating in the return zone of the course given the need to open car circulation.

The cycling course may change.

Mapa de percurso de ciclismo
Open course map
GPX cycling course
KML cycling course

Running

The athletics course starts and finishes at Vasco da Gama Promenade. It consists of three 6 km laps, and makes a total of 18 km. The route has a 107 metre elevation gain, combining asphalt, pavement, and cycle path.

The courses may change.

12:20 PM – Deadline to start the running segment.

2:50 PM – Deadline to finish the race.

Mapa de percurso de corrida
Open course map
GPX running course
KML running course

Transition Area

There will be two transitions during the race: from swimming to cycling and from cycling to running. The transition area is located at Vasco da Gama Promenade.

Swim to Bike Transition

The triathlete is responsible for placing their swimming gear inside the basket.

The basket must remain in the space assigned to the triathlete in the TA (Transition Area), where the bike is located.

Relays

  • The athlete completing the cycling segment must wait by their bike for the team member who finishes the swim segment, who will hand over the chip;
  • The handover between the swimmer and the cyclist takes place at this location;
  • The chip acts as the relay baton;
  • The athlete starting the cycling segment must attach the chip to their ankle and begin the race.

Bike to Run Transition

After dismounting from the bike, the triathlete must go to their assigned spot in the TA, rack their bike, change clothes, and place their cycling gear inside the basket.

The basket must remain in the space assigned to the triathlete in the TA, where the bike was located.

Relays

  • The athlete completing the run segment must wait by their bike for the team member who finishes the cycling segment, who will hand over the chip;
  • The handover between the cyclist and the runner takes place at this location;
  • The chip acts as the relay baton;
  • The athlete starting the run segment must attach the chip to their ankle and begin the race.

Finish Line

The celebration for all participants will take place at Vasco da Gama Promenade.

Equipment Pick Up

Once the last athlete has finished the cycling segment, swimming and cycling gear may be collected.

To collect the equipment, it is mandatory to present the official race bib and return the electronic chip. Failure to return the chip will incur a charge of €80.

Cloakroom

Personal belongings left in the cloakroom may be collected after finishing the race.

Technical Assistance

The Sines Triathlon Mechanical Assistance service is guaranteed:

  • Saturday, September 26, 2026, at check-in, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the following points:
    • At Transition Park, from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
    • During the cycling segment, at km 20,4, 33,4, 46,8, 60 and 73,2
    • Next to the return of cycling, on Passeio Vasco da Gama (Vasco da Gama Promenade).
Age Groups

Os age groups aplicados no Sines Triathlon são os seguintes:

18 - 24 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

25 - 29 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

30 - 34 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

35 - 39 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

40 - 44 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

45 - 49 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

50 - 54 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

55 - 59 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

60 - 64 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

65 - 69 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

70 - 74 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

75 - 79 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

80 - 84 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

85 - 89 y/o

Swim - 2 km
(1 turn)

Bike - 80 km
(3 turns)

Run - 18 km
(3 turns)

Age groups are assigned according to the athlete's age in the calendar year and apply to both male and female categories.

Classifications & Prizes
  • Men's and Women's Overall Classification
  • Classification by Age Groups
  • Team classification
  • Relay Race classification

Participation award for all triathletes

A medal and finisher kit will be awarded to every triathlete who finishes the race.

Trophies

Trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers overall and in each age group.

Team Award

A trophy will be awarded to the first three teams to complete the Sines Triathlon, based on the provisional classification: the sum of the times of the first five athletes from each team, regardless of gender.

Relay Award

A trophy will be awarded to the first three relay teams with the best total race time. Relay teams are ranked in a single classification, regardless of gender.

Historic

You can view the results from the two previous editions of the Sines Triathlon and download your participation certificate.

Check the Historic
How to get there

Vasco da Gama Promenade

  • Latitude: 37.9533992
  • Longitude: -8.869677
Mapa de localização do Vasco da Gama Promenade
Location map
Expo Race Village

The Expo Race Village venue will be at Vasco da Gama Promenade, a privileged space for brands to promote their products.

  • September 26, 2026: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • September 27, 2026: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Brands interested in being present at the Sines Triathlon Expo Race Village should contact the event organisers via email at suporte@hmssports.pt

Supports

Organisation
Institutional Support
Sponsors
Nutritional Partner
Official Hotel
Media Partners