Do I need to be experienced to enter?

No. Every station has a lighter option, and in Doubles or Relay you share the work — in a Relay of four you only cover part of the course. A large part of the field in Portimão were racing their first hybrid event, including volunteers who worked the morning and raced the same afternoon.

What is included in my entry?

Your race entry, chip timing, your official result, and access to the arena and event area for the whole day. Add-ons such as a photo package can be selected at checkout.

Can I change my ticket later?

Yes. Entries can be transferred to another athlete up to seven days before the event. Message us and we will sort it out — there is no fee.

What if I get injured or cannot make it?

Tell us as early as you can. Up to seven days before the event we will move your entry to another athlete free of charge. Inside seven days the start list is locked for timing, so get in touch before then if you can.

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Race day

VORTEX Exclusive Event

VORTEX Exclusive Event in teams of 2 or 4. 4 different workouts, split within your team, in 8 or 16 minutes at one of the most beautiful locations in the Algarve: a workout on a cliff next to the ocean.

25 Oct 2026 AlbufeiraEntries open

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€130.00

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Entered

“Finally something like this in the Algarve. Portimão Arena, proper race setup, 8 rounds… easy decision.”

Ricardo Fernandes · Portimão

Entered

“You don't need to be some elite athlete to enter. The Sprint looked like the perfect first step into hybrid racing.”

Sofia Carvalho · Faro

Entered

“The Kid + Parent option got me. We've never competed together — crossing that finish line together will be the best part.”

Pedro Nunes · Portimão

Just coming to watch?

Admits you to the whole of Sunday, 25 Oct 2026.

Spectator

Assiste ao VORTEX Exclusive no melhor sítio do Algarve: recinto no topo da falésia no W Algarve, DJ ao vivo durante todo o dia e um número muito limitado de bilhetes. Entrada gratuita até aos 12 anos. Watch the VORTEX Exclusive from the best spot in the Algarve: clifftop venue at W Algarve, live DJ all day and a strictly limited number of spectator tickets. Free entry for children up to 12.

€14.99

Per entry · VAT included

1 participant
Age 13+

Quantity

Rounds: 8Rounds
Ways to enter: 9Ways to enter
Arena capacity: 500Arena capacity
One day: SundayOne day

Why VORTEX

Race the whirlwind.

Eight rounds. One finish line. A hybrid race that rewards the people who keep moving — whether it is your first start line or your fiftieth.

Built for every level

Scaled weights and distances mean the same course works for a first-timer and a podium chaser.

Race with your gym

Enter through your gym and your result counts towards their standing in the battle of the gyms.

Solo, doubles or relay

Take it on alone, split it with a partner, or share the load across a team.

Timed and ranked

Chip timing on every station, with results published the same day.

The format

Eight rounds. One finish line.

Race format

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8 rounds. 7 rounds open with an 800 m run and finishes with a different functional challenge — the last round is a flat-out 200 m sprint to the line.

8 rounds — 7 rounds start with a 800 m run followed by one station. Last round is a sprint.

Round 1

800 m run →

SkiErg

1,000 m

Round 2

800 m run →

Sled push

50 m

Women 102 kg · Men/Mixed 152 kg (incl. sled)

Round 3

800 m run →

Burpee broad jump

80 m

Round 4

800 m run →

Row

1,000 m

Round 5

800 m run →

Farmers carry

200 m

Women 2×16 kg · Men/Mixed 2×24 kg

Round 6

800 m run →

Sandbag lunges

100 m

Women 10 kg · Men/Mixed 20 kg

Round 7

800 m run →

Wall balls

100 reps

Women 4 kg · Men/Mixed 6 kg

Round 8

Sprint finish

200 m

Where

W Algarve

From the start line

Why they're racing.

“The best experience of my life”

Without a doubt, it was the best experience of my life. It was an incredible day.

Vítor LimaPortimão 2026 · @vitorlima12

“Easy, joyful and euphoric”

My very first race felt easy, joyful and truly euphoric.

Mila PoberezFirst hybrid race · Portimão 2026

Questions

Before you enter

Portimão is calling — 19 September, Algarve

See you on the start line.

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