Experience the spirit of Portugal at IRONMAN 70.3 Vilamoura-Algarve, featuring a protected ocean swim, a breathtaking bike course through the Algarve, and a fast coastal run.
Offering a world-class event in one of Europe's most iconic coastal regions, this race combines athletic challenge, authentic culture, and the Portuguese spirit of welcoming the world. The event takes place on April 3rd, 2027 in Vilamoura.
Participants receive full event support, including on-course hydration and nutrition (Maurten Gels & Solids), complete medical and mechanic services, and finisher awards.
Transition areas are located in the large parking lot less than 100 m from the swim exit. Facilities and services include water cups, toilets, changing tents, air pumps, mechanics, lost chip service, and medical support.
Swim: 1-loop 1.9 km (1.2 mile) ocean swim starting at Vilamoura Marina Beach, protected by the pier of Vilamoura Marina. Bike: 90 km 1-loop bike course through scenic roads and picturesque countryside with 1169 m elevation gain. Run: 2-loop fast, flat course along the coastline of Vilamoura and Quarteira with two turnaround points and 8 m elevation gain.
The 1-loop 1.9 km (1.2 mile) swim starts at Vilamoura Marina Beach. Protected by the pier of the Vilamoura Marina, it gives athletes the chance to swim in pristine waters with views of golden beaches and the marina environment.
Water temperature in April varies between 16 and 18 °C (60.8 and 64.4 °F).
The 90 km 1-loop bike course takes athletes through the heart of the Algarve, combining scenic roads, picturesque countryside, and vibrant cycling culture.
Total elevation gain: 1169 m.
The 2-loop run course runs along the coastline of Vilamoura and Quarteira, offering ocean views and a fast, flat, spectator-friendly profile with only two turnaround points.
Total elevation gain: 8 m.
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During registration, the team captain creates the relay team by selecting a team name and adding at least one team member to claim the entry. Team members who receive a registration claim email from the captain can complete their registration directly via that link. If additional team members need to be added later, the team captain must contact the event email address. The new team member will then receive an email invitation to register. At the checkout, the team captain pays the full registration fee. Depending on the federation requirements of the host country, some team members may be required to purchase a one-day license during registration.
Yes. Relay teams must consist of two or three athletes. Two-person teams may divide the swim, bike, and run legs in any combination. A third team member may be added later if desired, up to two weeks prior to race day.
No. Each athlete may only compete on one relay team per event.
No. Relay teams may include athletes of different ages and genders. All participants must be at least 18 years old on race day.
Only the team captain may request team changes. Please contact the event email address (available on the Contact page) and include: The name of the team member to be removed, The full name and email address of the new team member. All changes must be completed no later than 10 days before race day.
As team captain, you can resend the registration email through your IRONMAN profile: Log into your profile at https://my.ironman.com, click on 'Registrations' in the left bar, click on 'Race Details' of your event registration, click on 'Manage Registration' and click on 'Registration Claims'. If you have unclaimed team member registrations, click 'Resend emails for unclaimed registrations'.
Relay team captains may be eligible for a partial refund, depending on the timing of the withdrawal. Please refer to the Relay Teams page for full refund details and deadlines.
Yes. All relay team members must attend athlete onsite registration together. Each relay team will receive one bib number and one race package including: swim cap, bike sticker, helmet sticker, and two bibs. Each team member will also receive their own race bag and finisher t-shirt.
All relay team members must present a valid photo ID. Teams must be complete no later than two weeks before race day. Any outstanding changes must be requested via the event email address before athlete onsite registration.
No. Each relay team receives one timing chip, which acts as a relay 'baton'. The cyclist collects the timing chip at bike check-in. The chip is transferred between athletes during transitions. The ankle strap and chip must always be worn until handed over. After finishing, the runner must return the timing chip to the cyclist so it can be returned during bike check-out.
Transition bag management for relay teams may vary depending on the event and venue setup. In general, each relay team member is responsible for managing their own equipment for their race leg. Transition bag availability will be communicated on a race-by-race basis.