VORTEX Portimão · Sept 2026
1,000 athletes raced VORTEX at Portimão Arena in September
The lastraceof 2026.
One outdoor race day in Vila Real de Santo António with every format, open to everyone from age 8. Eight rounds, one finish line. The day also hosts the FINALS.
From €49.99 VAT included
Full refund until Thu 12 Nov · free name change until Sat 5 Dec
- Chip timing & official results
- Pro photographers on course
- Your own heat & start time
- Under-13s watch for free
- Secure checkout
- VAT included
Team prices are per team. Children under 13 watch for free.
- Every format, one day. Sprint, Solo, Doubles, Relay, Kids and Kid + Parent, all on Saturday 12 December.
- Race your level. 400 m runs in the Sprint, 800 m in the full race: same stations, same finish line.
- Book without the risk. 100% refund until Thu 12 Nov, free name change until Sat 5 Dec.
- The season finale. The day also hosts the FINALS for the 2026 qualifiers.
Which raceisfor you?
Six ways to race the same day. Pick the one that fits you.
400 m runs and half-distance stations. All-out, fast, and the perfect first step. Race it solo or as a pair.
Eight 800 m runs and eight stations, one clock. The complete VORTEX, start to finish.
Share the work, race side by side. Men, women or mixed pairs.
Four athletes, one result. Men, women or mixed 2 + 2. Built for crews and box rivalries.
One kid and one adult race together, with loads at the child's level. Crossing the line together is the best part.
The same 8-round format, sized for their age group. Solo or doubles, and every age group has its own loads.
TheFINALSare here.
The FINALS run on race day: special heats within the race format for the athletes who qualified at the 2026 editions in Lagos and Portimão (June and September). Not qualified? Race any format on the same day.
Eight rounds.Onefinish line.
Every programme has 8 rounds: 7 rounds of a run plus a station, then a sprint finish. All runs are on the 400 m track (1 lap = 400 m). Choose the Full Race, or the Sprint for a shorter, all-out version. Loads are written women / men.
See all 8 rounds, distances and loads
SkiErg
Sled push
Burpee broad jump
Row
Farmers carry
Sandbag lunges
Wall balls
Finish
Race Solo, Doubles (men, women or mixed) or Relay as a team of 4 (men, women or mixed 2 + 2). Sprint comes as Solo or Doubles.
From clicktofinish line.
- 1Pick your race
Choose your format: Solo, Doubles, Relay, Sprint, Kids or Kid + Parent.
- 2Add your athletes
At checkout, add each athlete: name, date of birth and NIF or passport. Ages are checked against race day.
- 3Get your heat
Before race day we email your heat, start time and practical info. Plans change? Full refund until Thu 12 Nov.
- 4Race day
Check in, warm up, race. Results are timed and published after your heat.
Signsheld atthe finish.
“Worth it. Would suffer again.”Finish-line sign · VORTEX Portimão, June 2026
“Proof I can do hard things.”Finish-line sign · VORTEX Portimão, Sept 2026
“I eat burpees for breakfast.”Finish-line sign · VORTEX Portimão, Sept 2026
Same eightrounds,their size.
Kids race the same 8-round setup as the adults: 7 rounds of run + station, then a sprint finish, on the 400 m track. Ages 8–15 as Kids Solo or Kids Doubles, or together with a parent as Kid + Parent (loads at the child's level).
| Round | Run | Station | Distance / reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200 m | Ski | 300 m | — |
| 2 | 200 m | Sled drag | 20 m | Sled only |
| 3 | 200 m | Froggers | 40 m | — |
| 4 | 200 m | Rower | 300 m | — |
| 5 | 200 m | Farmers carry | 100 m | 2×2 kg |
| 6 | 200 m | Walking lunges | 30 m | Bodyweight |
| 7 | 200 m | Squats | 50 reps | 1 kg ball |
| 8 | — | Sprint finish | 50 m | — |
| Round | Run | Station | Distance / reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 400 m | Ski | 400 m | — |
| 2 | 400 m | Sled drag | 20 m | 50 kg total |
| 3 | 400 m | Burpee broad jumps | 40 m | — |
| 4 | 400 m | Rower | 400 m | — |
| 5 | 400 m | Farmers carry | 100 m | 2×4 kg |
| 6 | 400 m | Walking lunges | 50 m | Bodyweight |
| 7 | 400 m | Squats | 50 reps | 4 kg ball |
| 8 | — | Sprint finish | 50 m | — |
| Round | Run | Station | Distance / reps | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 400 m | Ski | 600 m | — | — |
| 2 | 400 m | Sled push | 20 m | 75 kg total | 100 kg total |
| 3 | 400 m | Burpee broad jumps | 60 m | — | — |
| 4 | 400 m | Rower | 600 m | — | — |
| 5 | 400 m | Farmers carry | — | 2×12 kg | 2×16 kg |
| 6 | 400 m | Sandbag lunges | 50 m | 5 kg | 10 kg |
| 7 | 400 m | Wall balls | 50 reps | 2 kg to 2.4 m | 4 kg to 2.7 m |
| 8 | — | Sprint finish | 200 m | — | — |
Planschange.We get it.
Lock in your spot now. If life gets in the way, these rules from our Terms protect your entry.
Cancel up to 30 days before race day for a full refund, or 50% until Sat 28 Nov.
Can't make it? Send a teammate in your place: name changes are free up to 7 days before the event.
If the organiser cancels, you can rebook a future edition free of charge.
Every price includes VAT. The only extra is a small admin fee per order, shown before you pay.
Refunds and name changes are requested in writing to info@hybridvortex.com and follow our Terms & conditions
Outdoor,on thetrack.
A high-performance sports centre with a municipal stadium and large outdoor areas. The race runs outdoors and every run is on the 400 m running track.
Complexo Desportivo de Vila Real de Santo AntónioEstrada da Mata s/n, 8900-226 Vila Real de Santo AntónioOpen in Google Maps →
- Racing runs 09:00–19:00.
- It's an outdoor event in December and it gets dark around 17:30. Bring warm and rain layers.
- Spectator tickets are for ages 13+. Children under 13 watch for free.
About 50 minutes by car from Vila Real de Santo António.
VRSA sits on the Guadiana river, facing Ayamonte. Seville is about 1.5 hours away.
Bringyourcrew.
Racing with your gym, a club or a company? Book everyone in one order, or ask us about group entries for larger groups.
Questions,answered.
Do I need to be a hybrid athlete to compete?
No. Choose the Sprint for a shorter, all-out race, or share the load in Doubles or a Relay team. If you can run and keep moving through 8 rounds, you can race.
What are the FINALS?
Special heats on race day for the athletes who qualified at the 2026 editions in Lagos, Portimão June and Portimão September. They race in the same format.
What categories can I enter?
Solo (men, women), Doubles (men, women, mixed), Relay team of 4 (men, women, mixed 2 + 2), Sprint Solo and Sprint Doubles, Kids Solo and Kids Doubles (ages 8–15), and Kid + Parent.
Do I race in an age group?
Yes. Solo and Doubles (from age 16) race in 5 age groups: 16–25, 26–35, 36–45, 46–55 and 56+, with medals for the top 3 in each. A pair's age group is the average age of both athletes (37 + 16 = 26.5, so 26–35). Relay and Sprint have one overall ranking per category; Kids race in 8–10, 11–13 and 14–15, girls and boys. All details on the rules page.
Does my gym score too?
Yes. Sign up through your gym's link and every result counts for Battle of the Gyms. At The Final the champion gym wins a €500 cheque and FINAL heats count double. See the gyms page.
What if I can't make it?
You get a 100% refund up to 30 days before race day and 50% up to 14 days before. Or send a teammate: name changes are free up to 7 days before the event. Write to info@hybridvortex.com.
Is VAT included?
Yes, all prices include VAT. An admin fee is added at checkout.
When do entries close?
Entries close on Wednesday 9 December at 23:59.
What if it rains?
The event runs outdoors. Bring warm and waterproof layers; we'll send practical info about the day to every athlete before the race.
End the yearon thepodium.
The last VORTEX of 2026. One day, every format. Pick yours.