The Campus, which is being billed as ‘Europe’s newest premier multi-sport and wellness resort’, situated at the five-star Quinta do Lago resort in the Algarve in southern Portugal, has announced the launch of its first Sprint Triathlon, taking place on October 21st this year.
Quinta do Lago is set among 2,000 acres of the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park. It has established itself over the past 45 years as a luxury golf and residential development,. The Campus Triathlon is the latest evolution at Quinta do Lago: positioned to orient around a multi-sport academy hub, designed as a sport and well-being destination and elite performance venue.
This year’s race aims to give an opportunity to novice or recreational participants to ‘have fun in the sun///, whilst more serious competitors can enjoy a fast, technical course, to test themselves on.’ The lake and the surrounding landscape at Quinta do Lago provides a backdrop for all competitors.
The Campus Triathlon is being headed up by triathlon expert, Steve Casson. Steve is an independent triathlon performance coach, with ‘years of experience coaching the British Triathlon Performance Programme to develop elite athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic programmes’. He is collaborating with The Campus to bring some new triathlon events and training opportunities to life at Quinta do Lago.
Steve Casson said “The Campus Triathlon is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to test themselves, in the picturesque surroundings of the Algarve. We’ve designed the course so that it appeals to all ages and abilities – and will prove a challenging but rewarding experience for all involved. Triathlon is a fantastic sport – and one which you can enjoy with friends, family, or as an individual pursuit. We look forward to seeing you all on the start line at The Campus in October.”
Built in the summer of 2017, The Campus is a state-of-art multi-sport academy hub. The new facility provides training and coaching to Quinta do Lago residents and guests alike. The facilities cater for both adults and juniors, and at the performance end will facilitate professional athletes training for future Olympic Games through to amateur club, grassroots levels and families.
In what is a nod to its credentials as a world-class multisport venue, The Campus was chosen as a pre-season training base by the British Triathlon Elite Team in 2018.
Located just 15 minutes from Faro airport, the resort benefits from a ‘year-round temperate climate, a variety of lifestyle and sporting pursuits and a strong sense of community’.
The Campus Triathlon 2018 consists of a number of races, all designed for different ages and abilities. The Sprint Triathlon and Super Sprint Para triathlon are ‘designed for seasoned triathletes, or fit sportspeople, looking to test themselves in a new and stimulating environment’. The flagship race consists of a 750m swim, followed by a 20km bike ride and finished by a 5 km run.
There’s also the option to complete this race as a team, in a relay. This particular race has a minimum age requirement of 16. At €55 each for entry, the race also aims to ‘represent great value for money and the perfect opportunity to test yourself.’
Another shorter course has been designed, aimed at beginners or for those looking to ease themselves back into triathlon. With a 300m swim, 10km bike ride and 2.5km run, the Super Sprint Triathlon and Super Sprint Para triathlon races offer a reduced cost of €40 and are open to people that are 14 and over.
The Campus has created two children’s courses with a €20 entry fee. The first ‘Aqualon’ is for 8-11 year olds, and has a 100m swim, followed by a 500m run. There is also a second Aqualon course for 11-15 year olds, which includes a slightly longer 300m swim and 1500m run.
www.quintadolago.com/en/the-campus/the-campus-triathlon/
www.coachcasson.com
