Athlete Check-in
Equuspolis Garden (map)
The ideal distance for rookies to discover XTERRA and for young guns to show their skills. This race is also a qualifier for the 16-17 (Youth B) and 18-19 (Junior) Youth World Championship.
All winners must be present to receive their award. We do not keep unaccepted medals and are unable to mail them.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
XTERRA PORTUGAL
National Cross Club Championship
Sunday, June 1, 2025
National Youth Championship
XTERRA Sprint
XTERRA Super Sprint
1. XTERRA PORTUGAL is an organization of the Núcleo do Sporting Clube de Portugal da Golegã in partnership with the Município da Golegã, with the technical support of the Portuguese Triathlon Federation (FTP).
2. XTERRA PORTUGAL consists of MTB Triathlon events that will take place in the Equuspolis area in Golegã on May 31st and June 1st, 2025.
3. XTERRA PORTUGAL is the third event that counts towards the National Cross Club Championship and the XTERRA EMEA, also counting towards the National Individual Cross Triathlon Championship.
Proof | Distance | Time |
XTERRA Portugal National Cross Club Championship Individual Triathlon Cross Championship |
Standard Triathlon |
10:00 am
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4. XTERRA YOUTH is the third stage of the National Youth Championship
Proof | Distance | Time |
XTERRA Portugal National Youth Club Championship | According to RGC | 10:00 am |
5. XTERRA Sprint is an open race over the sprint distance
Proof | Distance | Time |
XTERRA Sprint | Sprint Distance | 2:30 p.m. |
6. The tests will take place according to the following program and timetable:
Friday, May 30th | |
14:00 - 19:00 | Athlete Accreditation and Registration |
19:00 | XTERRA Portugal Briefing- Equupolis Building |
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Saturday, May 31st - XTerra Portugal | |
07:30 - 09:30 | Athlete Accreditation and Registration |
07:30 - 09:35 | Body Marking |
07:45 - 09:45 | Check-In -Technical Verification and placement of equipment in the Transition Park for all XTERRA Portugal events (all athletes must be properly equipped) |
10:00 | Start of the XTERRA PORTUGAL Race |
14:25 | CUTT OFF SWIM+ Bike - Deadline for finishing the MTB course |
14:30 | Checkout– Collection of equipment and materials from the Transition Park ■ After the arrival of the last athlete in the cycling segment and with prior communication from the Organization, athletes will be able to access and collect their material at the Transition Park, showing their bib number at the entrance. ■ The time limit for surveying will be 15 minutes after the last athlete has completed the race. |
19:00 | Pasta PartyFree for athletes €18.00 for companions |
20:00 | XTERRA Award Party Awards Ceremony - National Club Championship - Elites and Age Groups - Molveno WC Slots |
Sunday, June 1 - XTERRA YOUTH | |
08:40 - 14:30 | Youth Test Secretariat |
08:40 - 09:40 | Check-in- Technical Verification and placement of equipment in the Transition Park for Benjamins, Children and Beginners. (all athletes must be properly equipped) |
09:45 | Meeting of the Technical Delegate of the event with the Team Coaches (Near the Finish Line) |
09:45 | Time limit for athletes to stay at the AT |
10:00 | Start of the Tests separated by age groups and genders Start in the Benjamins category for men |
12:00 | Collection of PT equipment and materials for Benjamins, Children and Beginners ■ After the arrival of the last athlete in the cycling segment and with prior communication from the Organization, athletes will be able to access and collect their material at the Transition Park, showing their bib number at the entrance. ■ The time limit for surveying will be 15 minutes after the last athlete has completed the race. |
12:15 - 12:50 | Check-in- Technical Verification and placement of equipment in the Transition Park for Beginners, Youths and XTERRA Sprint and Super Sprint. (all athletes must be properly equipped) |
12:45 | Meeting of the Technical Delegate of the event with the Team Coaches (Near the Finish Line). Time limit for athletes to remain at the AT |
12:55 | Time limit for athletes to stay at the AT |
13:00 | Start of the Tests separated by age groups and genders Start in the Male Initiates category |
14:30 | Collection of PT equipment and materials for Youth and Super Sprint ■ After the arrival of the last athlete in the cycling segment and with prior communication from the Organization, athletes will be able to access and collect their material at the Transition Park, showing their bib number at the entrance. ■ The time limit for surveying will be 15 minutes after the last athlete has completed the race. |
15:00 | XTERRA Sprint Race Scheduled Start Date |
16:00 | Collection of PT equipment and materials for the XTERRA Sprint race After the arrival of the last athlete in the cycling segment and with prior communication from the Organization, athletes will be able to access and collect their material at the Transition Park, showing their bib number at the entrance. ■ The time limit for surveying will be 15 minutes after the last athlete has completed the race. |
Schedules may be subject to change.
7. The XTERRA events will take place in the Equuspolis area in Golegã.
Test Areas | Location | GPS coordinates |
Secretariat | Equuspolis |
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Transition Park | Equuspolis |
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Match | Alverca Lagoon |
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Arrival | Equuspolis |
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Changing rooms | Golegã Camping Park |
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8. Participation in the XTERRA Portugal events is open to all interested parties, in accordance with the following precepts:
Proof | Distance | Admission |
XTERRA Cross Clubs National Championship National Individual Cross Triathlon Center | Standard | Athletes born up to and including 2005 |
9. Registration for XTERRA Portugal, including for FTP licensed athletes, must be made via the website https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-portugal, in the National Triathlon Club Championship tab until 11:59 pm on May 17 (Saturday):
10. Registration fees are as shown in the table below until May 17th.
Proof | Distance | Registration Price | ||||
Graduates | Licensed for 1 Day | |||||
XTERRA Portugal | Standard Distance | €35.00 | €125.00 | |||
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XTERRA Sprint | Sprint Distance |
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XTERRA Super Sprint | Super Sprint |
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11. The registration fees for the RELAYS are as shown in the table below.
Proof | Distance | Registration Price | |
Graduates | Licensed for 1 Day | ||
XTERRA Portugal | Standard Distance | €105.00 | €120.00 |
Proof | Distance | Registration Price | |
Graduates | Licensed for 1 Day | ||
XTERRA Sprint | Sprint Distance | €60.00 | €80.00 |
12. Payment for registration fees can be settled until 11:59 pm on May 18th (Sunday).
13. Registrations after the registration deadline (May 17) will be accepted, upon payment of an additional fee, according to the table presented below.
Proof | Additional value |
XTERRA Portugal Cross Clubs National Championship National Individual Triathlon Cross Championship | + €20.00 |
XTERRA Relay | + €20.00 |
14. Registrations made after this deadline may be made on the day of the test at the Secretariat, subject to the additional payment established in the table presented in the previous point.
15. For participation purposes, only paid registrations will be considered.
16. Registration for the XTERRA Portugal events includes:
■ Participation and classification in the test;
■ Supplies (solid and liquid);
■ Personal accident insurance.
■ Saturday Awards Dinner (Pasta Party) – XTERRA Standard
17. If you have any difficulties registering, please contact us by email.xterraportugal@gmail.comor by phone 962524142.
18. Failure to return or non-accidental damage to the Chip will result in the athlete paying €60.
19. Participation in XTERRA Portugal Jovem is open to all interested parties, in accordance with the following precepts:
Proof | Distance | Admission |
Regional Youth Championship | According to RTC | Athletes born between 2009 and 2017 |
20. Registration for XTERRA Youth must be completed via the website xterraplanet.com, until 11:59 pm on May 17th (Saturday):
https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-portugal
21. Registration for the National Youth Championship must be completed via the Portuguese Triathlon Federation website, until 11:59 pm on May 19 (Monday):
■ http://www.federacao-triatlo.pt/ftp2015/aplicacao-de-gestao-ftp/
22. Payment for registration fees can be settled until 11:59 pm on May 18th (Sunday).
23. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
24. The payment methods for registrations for the XTERRA Jovem events are as follows:
■ Multibanco Reference (valid for 48 hours after registering for the desired event on the Portuguese Triathlon Federation website);
■ MB WAY;
■ Cash, exclusively for late registrations made at the Secretariat on the day and location of the test.
25. For participation purposes, only paid registrations will be considered.
26. Registration for the XTERRA Jovem events includes:
■ Participation and classification in the test;
■ Supplies (solid and liquid);
■ Personal accident insurance.
27. If you have any difficulties registering, you should contact the Portuguese Triathlon Federation:
■ E-mail:competicoes@federacao-triatlo.pt
■ Telephone: 214 464 821
28. In the event of any of the identifying elements being missing (bib number, bike number or chip), athletes may compete upon payment of a non-refundable fee of €3.00 (per element).
XTERRA Sprint and Super Sprint REGISTRATION
29. Participation in the XTERRA Sprint is open to all interested parties, in accordance with the following precepts:
Proof | Distance | Admission |
XTERRA Sprint | Sprint | Athletes born up to and including 2008 |
30. Registration for the XTERRA Sprint must be made through the website https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-portugal, until 11:59 pm on May 17th (Saturday):
31. Registration fees are as shown in the table below.
Proof | Distance | Registration Price | |
Graduates | Licensed for 1 Day | ||
XTERRA Sprint | Sprint Distance | €20.00 | €20.00 |
XTERRA Super Sprint | Super Sprint | €15.00 | €15.00 |
32. Payment for registration fees can be settled until 11:59 pm on May 18th (Sunday).
33. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
34. For participation purposes, only paid registrations will be considered.
35. Registration for the XTERRA Sprint races includes:
■ Participation and classification in the test;
■ Supplies (solid and liquid);
■ Memories of the Organization
■ Personal accident insurance;
36. If you have any difficulties registering, please contact us by email.xterraportugal@gmail.com.
RELAYS - XTERRA PORTUGAL
They will be made up of groups of 2 or 3 participants, who will complete the three segments (swimming/cycling/running) of XTERRA Portugal in the Relay format, in their entirety, with the one who completes the race counting towards the classification.
37. Participation in XTERRA Portugal events is based on the age groups and categories defined in these Regulations, according to the athletes' year of birth.
XTERRA - CN Clubs Cross - CN Individual Cross Triathlon: Standard Triathlon | |
JUNIORS(born between 2006 and 2007) |
Swimming: 1,500m (2 laps)
Cycling: 35,7000m (1 lap)
Race: 10,000m (2 laps) |
AGE GROUP 20-24(born between 2001 and 2005) | |
AGE GROUP 25-29(born between 1996 and 2000) | |
AGE GROUP 30-34(born between 1991 and 1995) | |
AGE GROUP 35-39(born between 1986 and 1990) | |
AGE GROUP 40-44(born between 1981 and 1985) | |
AGE GROUP 45-49(born between 1976 and 1980) | |
AGE GROUP 50-54(born between 1971 and 1975) | |
AGE GROUP 55-59(born between 1966 and 1970) | |
AGE GROUP 60-64(born between 1961 and 1965) | |
AGE GROUP 65-69(born between 1956 and 1960) | |
AGE GROUP 70-74(born between 1951 and 1955) | |
AGE GROUP 75+(born before 1950) | |
XTERRA - National Youth Championship | |
BENJAMINS (born in 2018, 2017 and 2016) | Swimming: 50m (1 lap) Cycling: 1,000m (1 lap) Race: 400m (1 lap) |
CHILDREN (born in 2015 and 2014) | Swimming: 100m (1 lap) Cycling: 2,000m (1 lap) Race: 800m (1 lap) |
INITIATED (born in 2013 and 2012) | Swimming: 200m (1 lap) Cycling: 4,400m (1 lap) Race: 1,000m (1 lap) |
JUVENILES (born between 2011 and 2010) | Swimming: 300m (1 lap) Cycling: 9000m (1 lap) Race: 2,000m (1 lap) |
XTERRA Super Sprint | |
Athletes born in 2011 or 2010 | Swimming: 300m (1 lap) Cycling: 18,000m (1 lap) Race: 2,000m (1 lap) |
XTERRA Sprint | |
Athletes born up to and including 2009 | Swimming: 750m (2 laps) Cycling: 18,000m (2 laps) Race: 3,000m (2 laps) |
DESCRIPTION OF XTERRA PORTUGAL ROUTES
38. Participants in the XTERRA Portugal races will cover the following routes in each segment of the respective race:
XTERRA - CN Clubs Cross - CN Individual Cross Triathlon: Standard Triathlon | |
Segment | Description |
Swimming | Round trip around the Alverca lagoon without current. Departure in the water, 2 rounds with passage by land. |
Cycling | A single lap, mainly dirt road mountain bike route through the Lezíria, Paúl do Boquilobo and Charneca terrains. The terrain is quite uneven, although there are no long climbs and there are around 8 km of flat areas, there are some areas with a lot of pebbles and the progression ends up being a little slower, with the descents becoming more dangerous due to the amount of loose stone. Some of these descents have two descent options, which are duly marked (Hard Way - difficult and fast, Chicken Way - easier and slower). |
Race | Two-lap route, essentially on dirt, sand and tracks, completely flat, with the last 1500 meters of each lap inside Golegã with a paved surface. |
XTERRA Youth and XTERRA Super Sprint | |
Segment | Description |
Swimming | Round trip around the Alverca lagoon without current. Departure in the water in a single lap. |
Cycling | Inline mountain bike route, in a single lap on dirt. |
Race | Route mainly on dirt, completely flat. |
XTERRA Sprint | |
Segment | Description |
Swimming | Round trip around the Alverca lagoon without current. Starting in the water with two laps. |
Cycling | Inline mountain bike route, with two laps on dirt. |
Race | Route mainly on dirt, completely flat. |
TEST TIME LIMIT - CUT-OFF
39. Is there a time limit or Cut-Off for the Cycling segment.
40. The deadline for finishing the cycling segment is 2:25 pm.
41. Once the time limit has elapsed, the athlete will be disqualified and will not be able to finish the event in which he/she is participating.
42. The XTERRA Portugal events include refueling at the following locations:
Evidence | Segments | Supplies |
XTERRA Portugal CN Cross Clubs CN Individual Triathlon Cross | Cycling Race Goal | 2 locations with water, gel and energy drinks Start of the race and halfway through the course Recovery Zone |
Evidence | Segment | Supplies |
CN Youth and XTERRA Sprint | Goal | Goal and Recovery Zone |
43. In the Recovery Zone there will be liquid and solid supplies (water and fruit), in the remaining locations sealed bottles of water will be made available.
44. The rules in force in the Technical and Competition Regulations (RTC) of the Portuguese Triathlon Federation are adopted, and it is the responsibility of the athletes to know and respect them, as well as to follow the instructions of the referees and those responsible for the event. The current RTC can be consulted on the Triathlon Federation website, at the linkhttp://www.federacao-triatlo.pt/ftp2015/a-federacao/estatutos/.
45. BODY MARKET- At XTERRA Portugal, body marking is MANDATORY, with the frontal number visible on both arms; (numbers in the form of a tattoo to be provided by the Organization)
46. Participation in the event must be covered by sports insurance as provided for by law (Personal Accidents).
47. The main rules to be taken into account are presented in the following table;
Segment | Rules |
Swimming | ■ Each athlete is responsible for completing (knowing) their respective route, namely completing the number of laps previously announced. ■ All means of artificial propulsion or aspiration are prohibited;
XTERRA Portugal - CN Clubs Cross - XTERRA OPEN ■ Athletes must wear an XTERRA cap provided by the Organization on the swimming route to the Transition Park; ■ The use of an insulated suit will be permitted if the water temperature is below 22º; |
Cycling | ■ It is permitted to ride in the circle for athletes who start at the same time and who are on the same lap; ■ It is mandatory to wear a rigid helmet, fastened throughout the entire route, until the bicycle is placed on the rack;
XTERRA Portugal - CN Clubs Cross - XTERRA OPEN ■ It is mandatory to use a front number, to be provided by the Organization, placed on the front of the bicycle. ■ It is not mandatory to wear a bib during the cycling route; ■ Each athlete is responsible for completing (knowing) their respective route, namely completing the number of laps previously announced; ■ Each athlete is responsible for his/her bicycle, and it is not possible to receive any type of outside help for its repair;
The cycling route is marked at all intersections with blue arrows as per the model shown here.
■ It is forbidden for any person other than the competition to accompany the athletes, nor for any vehicle, whether authorized or not, by the organization. |
Race | ■ It is mandatory to wear a bib, to be provided by the Organization, placed in a clearly visible front area; ■ Each athlete is responsible for completing (knowing) their respective route, namely completing the number of laps previously announced;
The running route is marked at all intersections with red arrows, as shown in the model shown here.
■ It is forbidden for any person other than the competition to accompany the athletes, nor for any vehicle, whether authorized or not, by the organization. |
48. The XTERRA events will have classifications defined in the table presented below.
Proof | Classifications |
XTERRA Portugal CN Cross Clubs | ■ Absolute General Classification for Men and Women ■ Classification by Age Groups ■ Classification by Clubs and by Gender* ■ Classification by Relays |
* The collective classification is made by adding the times of the first three athletes of each team, in the male gender, and the first three athletes of each team in the female gender.
Proof | Classifications |
XTERRA Sprint | Masculine and Feminine ■ Absolute Overall Classification ■ Junior Classification 18 – 19 Years ■ Classification Youth B 16 - 17 Years |
Proof | Classifications |
XTERRA Super Sprint | ■ Classification Youth A 14 - 15 Years
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Proof | Classifications |
Regional Youth Championship | ■ Individual Classification by Echelon and Gender ■ Team Classification (Scoring) |
49. The collective classification of the Regional Youth Championship is carried out by the sum of the points obtained by all athletes in competition according to Table II of Annex F of the Technical Regulations for Competitions.
50. Protests/complaints may be made by all sports agents directly involved, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11 of the Technical Regulations and Competitions and also taking into account the following:
■ Protests must be made in writing, on the form provided by the Team Chief Referee and delivered to him/her in accordance with the deadlines established in the Technical and Competition Regulations, accompanied by a fee of €25.00; The Team Chief Referee must sign the Protest form, noting the time of receipt.
■ The decision is made by the members of the Competition Jury, who will each have one vote. The majority will determine whether the protest is rejected or accepted. If the protest is accepted, the fee of €25.00 will be refunded.
51. The Competition Jury is made up of three elements:
■ President: Technical Delegate of the event;
■ Member: Representative of the Portuguese Triathlon Federation;
■ Member: Representative of the Local Organizer.
52. The Competition Jury deliberates on all protests duly presented to the Chief Referee. The resolution of any protest must be communicated to the Chief Referee so that he can inform the interested party and modify the results if necessary.
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53. The clubs, entities that register them or the athlete themselves will be responsible for the physical fitness of the athletes. The Organization will not be held responsible for any accidents that may occur before, during or after the event. Measures will be taken to provide effective assistance during the event.
54. The athlete undertakes to respect the instructions of the members of the Organization placed along the race routes.
55. There are control zones for the passage of athletes, and those who do not complete the entire course of the race will be disqualified.
56. The changing rooms for athletes are located at the Golegã Camping Park
57. The bike route will be marked the week before the race, please note that part of the race will take place on the land of the Paúl do Boquilobo Nature Reserve, which is off-limits.
58. Any cases not covered by the Portuguese Triathlon Federation Regulations will be resolved by the Technical Delegate.
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