Spirit of 78 Triathlon

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Spirit of 78 Triathlon

More than a race, a Family

October 11th, 2025 - Porto, Portugal

A tribute to the first athletes to complete the 3,8Kms swim, 180Km bike ride and 42Km run which was Ironman’s first edition in Hawaii in 1978.
In 2025 we will hold the ninth edition of this event that has marked all those who participate in it.

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Spirit Xtreme Triathlon

Who will be the strongest man on Earth?

May 10th, 2025 - Porto, Portugal

To find out who will bear the title of The Strongest Man on Earth, we have prepared a challenge that will mark all athletes who try to participate.
2km of swimming, 120km of cycling (+2300m/1.4mi uphill) and 22km (15.2mi) of Trail Run (+1300m/0.8mi uphill).

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The Club

Ladies & Gentlemen Club

Only the braves can enter

Porto, Portugal

Since the beginning of the Spirit of 78 Triathlon, we launched a challenge, that everyone participate in the event in conditions as close as possible to those that the first athletes found in 1978.
Only those who complete the race wearing speedos, top, steel bike with gears on the frame and, in the case of men, with a mustache or beard are allowed to enter the Club.
The Ladies & Gentlemen Club, intends to honor all those who accepted this challenge.

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Testimonials

Spirit of ’78 is the essence of this sport, the pleasure to compete, to overachieve (…) It was a race where every athlete pushed its limit to overcome every obstacle, to honor all family and friends’ support. These made sure that nothing was missing in a fantastic friendship atmosphere and teamwork. Just because. Because we love full distance triathlons.

Pedro Reis Winner of Spirit of 78 Triathlon’s first edition

So that sports as a means to keep active, to challenge ourselves, to overcome ourselves, to keep in touch with our younger selves, never ends.

Rui Pedro Pena Entrepreneur for Spirit of ’78 and 5th place in the first edition

Triatl3ta magazine praises AASM’s efforts in order to recreate the first Ironman in Hawaii. Spirit of ’78 is an unprecedented initiative in Portugal where all participants “reincarnate” the spirit of those at the start line. Moustache and two piece tri suit was the dress code back in the day. Only with internal help AASM proved up to the task and is therefore commended by all.

Triatl3ta Portuguese Triathlon Magazine

When I printed my BIB I realized that it represented a spirit of ’78 (Henry Forrest) a pioneer that started a new sport when I was 14. This sport is part of my everyday life.

José SIlva 6th place in Spirit of ‘78’s first edition