Sunday 27 September · 13:00 CEST
World Triathlon, the international governing body formerly operating as ITU, stages Age-Group Mixed Relay in Pontevedra, Spain, from 23 to 27 September 2026. As part of the Olympic qualification pathway toward Los Angeles 2028, the elite athlete field contests WTCS championship standards over draft-legal racing, with official race schedule windows published in CEST.
Age-Group Mixed Relay is listed on the official race schedule at 13:00 CEST on Sunday 27 September. Segment breakdown follows World Triathlon championship distances for this field. Transition zone coverage is at CGTD and Ponte dos Tirantes. Live timing data and the athlete start list are issued by the sanctioning body.
| Segment | Distance | Miles | Course note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed relay format | 4 athletes | — | World Triathlon mixed-relay championship standards |
| Segment breakdown | swim–bike–run | per leg | Transition zone coverage at CGTD / Ponte dos Tirantes |
| Live timing data | Official | — | Athlete start list issued by the sanctioning body |
Official broadcast rights sit with World Triathlon and its licensed platforms. This briefing records real-time coverage availability, live timing data, and transition zone coverage for media and federation desks. Official streaming technology and the athlete start list are issued by the sanctioning body; this page does not host media files.
Primary elite windows: Saturday 26 September, 18:00 CEST (Elite Women) and Sunday 27 September, 18:00 CEST (Elite Men). Junior, U23, paratriathlon, age-group, aquabike category, and mixed-relay fields share the same official race schedule published by World Triathlon and the Pontevedra organising committee.
Competition proceeds under World Triathlon / ITU draft-legal regulations and technical equipment regulations. Helmet, bike, and wetsuit compliance is assessed in the transition zone. Health and safety protocols include dehydration monitoring and endurance physiological demands typical of Olympic distance events and sprint distance racing. This format is distinct from half Ironman (70.3) and is the primary pathway for athlete qualification at championship level. Regulatory compliance is the responsibility of each national federation and the official technical officials on course.
This guide provides technical information regarding the broadcasting and viewing options for the 2026 WTCS Finals in Pontevedra, Spain.
Official coverage