Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Cascais, Portugal
227 days until race day
Held in Cascais, Portugal, IRONMAN Portugal-Cascais is an full-distance IRONMAN event. The course features a protected bay swim, a rolling bike course with moderate elevation changes, and a rolling run course through varied terrain.
Bay
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Rolling
180 km / 112 mi
Rolling
42.2 km / 26.2 mi
Focus on smooth, efficient swimming in calm water, and practice sighting to maintain a direct line.
Train on rolling terrain to build the ability to manage power on short climbs while maintaining speed on descents.
Train on gently rolling courses and practice running by effort rather than pace — ease up on the ups, recover on the downs.
Practice your race-day fueling plan in training, including electrolytes and calories, to avoid GI issues over 140.6 miles.
Transition's AI coach builds a training plan specifically adapted for this course. Your plan accounts for the bay swim conditions, the rolling bike terrain, and the rolling run profile — so you show up on race day fully prepared.
Your plan adjusts weekly based on your progress, recovery, and schedule changes.
Workouts target the exact demands of this course's swim, bike, and run profiles.
Nutrition rehearsal, taper optimization, and pacing strategy built into your plan.
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Carlos Rebelo — Triathlete
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View IRONMAN PlanTraining for IRONMAN Portugal-Cascais requires a structured plan that addresses the specific course demands: a bay swim, rolling bike, and rolling run. Transition's AI coach builds a personalized plan that adapts to your fitness level and progressively prepares you for these exact conditions.
Held in Cascais, Portugal, IRONMAN Portugal-Cascais is an full-distance IRONMAN event. The course features a protected bay swim, a rolling bike course with moderate elevation changes, and a rolling run course through varied terrain. The race takes place in Cascais, Portugal and attracts athletes from around the world.
Most athletes need 24-30 weeks of dedicated training for a full IRONMAN. This allows sufficient time for base building, race-specific preparation, and a proper taper. Transition's AI coach can create a plan that fits your timeline and current fitness.
