RIO TRIATHLON 2026

The Rio Triathlon offers an exhilarating blend of sea and cityscape as athletes navigate through some of Brazil's most iconic landmarks. The swim segment takes place off the scenic Flamengo Beach, near Marina da Glória, where competitors complete a 750-meter loop for the sprint distance or double that for the standard race.
The bike course winds along Avenida Infante Don Henrique and continues through the Marcello Alencar Tunnel towards Rodoviária Novo Rio. For the shorter sprint distance of 21 kilometers, cyclists make two circuits with a turnaround just after exiting the tunnel; riders must stay left during their ascent for this route. The standard race covers an additional circuit totaling 38.4 kilometers, requiring athletes to maintain right-hand position when climbing through the tunnel.
The run leg stretches from Marina da Glória to Morro da Viúva and back, with a single loop of five kilometers for sprinters or two loops covering ten kilometers for those tackling the full distance. The race is set against breathtaking views of Guanabara Bay, the Christ the Redeemer statue, and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Competitors can look forward to an atmosphere charged with energy as they vie across age categories and PCD (Persons with Disabilities) divisions on November 22, 2026.