COURSES OVERVIEW
SWIM COURSE
The swim race will take place on the beach inside the Portobello Resort on Friday, August 29th, with the first start scheduled for 3:30 PM.
The start will be organized in waves, beginning with the SPRINT distance, followed by MIDDLE and then LONG — all athletes will start from the sand.
The sea is incredibly calm year-round, naturally sheltered from ocean swells, and offers outstanding visibility.
It’s truly one of the best swim courses in the entire TRITON Series!
The swim course is a closed circuit.
SPRINT athletes will complete one full lap, totaling 1 km.
MIDDLE distance athletes will complete two laps (2km), and LONG distance athletes will complete three laps (3 km).
MIDDLE and LONG athletes must exit the water at the end of each lap, run around the TRITON buoy positioned on the sand, and re-enter the water to start the next lap. MIDDLE athletes will complete one run loop on the sand, while LONG athletes will do it twice.
A hydration station with water will be available next to the buoy on the beach.
BIKE COURSE
The bike race will take place on the iconic Serra do Piloto, located about 10 km from the Portobello Resort, on Saturday, August 30th, with the start scheduled for 8:00 AM.
This historic region gained significance in the XIX as a key route for the transportation of slaves and the flow of coffee and banana production. Serra do Piloto is also home to the ruins of Saco — a heritage site that once hosted warehouses, a theater, and slave auctions.
With sharp curves, preserved native forest, and breathtaking views, Serra do Piloto is one of the most admired cycling routes in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Races here are known for their steep climbs and varied terrain, pushing athletes to bring both physical strength and technical skill to the course.
The bike race is scheduled to start at 8:00 AM, near the entrance of the Mangaratiba Exhibition Park. All athletes will begin with a single, controlled start. Around 150 meters ahead, a rolling start will officially launch the race.
SPRINT distance athletes will turn around approximately 22.5 km from the start. MIDDLE and LONG distance athletes will continue further, with their turnaround point located around 35.5 km from the start.
Before reaching their respective turnarounds, all athletes will pass through “Macundu” — a roundabout located mid-climb, where a full support station will be in place.
LONG distance athletes will return to Macundu for a second turnaround at approximately 52.5 km, allowing them to complete a second loop between Macundu and Rio Claro before heading to the final stretch.
All athletes will finish the bike segment at the summit of Serra do Piloto, roughly 3 km past Macundu, heading toward Mangaratiba. From there, athletes will descend through a neutralized zone for about 15 km to ensure safety on the way back down.
RUN COURSE
The run race will take place on the final day of the event, Sunday, August 31st, with the start scheduled for 7:00 AM at the arch located inside the Portobello Resort, where the event arena will be set up. The race will also finish at this same location.
The run course is 100% within the Portobello condominium, heading toward the Safari area. The route is mostly flat, with the exception of a short bridge near the beginning.
The terrain is varied, but the course is defined by a long, straight stretch — perfect for athletes to push the pace and run fast.
The run course is set to start at 7:00 AM and will follow a circuit format. Athletes competing in the SPRINT distance will complete one full lap, totaling 10 km—5 km out and 5 km back. MIDDLE distance athletes will complete two laps for a total of 20 km, while those racing the LONG distance will take on three laps, totaling 30 km. There will be two aid stations along the course, each strategically placed at the turnaround points to ensure athletes stay fueled and hydrated throughout the race.
COURSES AND AID STATIONS
1
We have a policy of zero tolerance for littering. We are determined to make this a “leave nothing but footprints” event. Any food or drinks you consume during the course segments must be done in place, and if you litter anywhere on the course you will be immediately disqualified and fined by authorities.
2
Please make sure you slow down enough (on the bike in particular) to take on any nutrition needs you may have, and make sure you secure them well not to let them drop. At the aid stations there is a dropping zone for your litter that you must absolutely respect.
3
On the run course you will not be allowed to consume any nutrition, solid or liquid, that carries trash with it, outside of the aid station zones. We recommend you carry a fuel backpack, especially if you are doing the full distance.
4
We are sure you appreciate these measures as much as both we, and all residents, do, in order to keep the region clean and make sure it receives us with open arms for many years to come.
PARTNERS
