Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Time: 10:30–17:00 CEST
Venue: Hotel Carlos I Silgar, Rúa de Vigo, 36960 Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Spain
Event Details
Agenda
Visa
The invitation letters for a Visa application are issued by the Spanish Triathlon Federation.
You will need the following information in your form.
- Passport Photo
- Name and Surname
- Nationality and country of residence
- Date of Birth (day/month/year)
- Passport number and expiry date
- Arrival/Departure to/from Spain (date, times and where possible flight numbers)
- Role in the event (ie. Congress Delegate, NF President, NF Secretary General, etc.)
Click here to submit your details to the LOC.
Hotel
Congress Delegates hotel reservation: triathlon@viajeseci.es
Please note that only a limited number of rooms are available. Remaining rooms will be released after 15 July 2026.
Airport Transfers
Complimentary airport transfers will be provided to and from Vigo Airport only. A booking link will be shared with registered Congress Delegates prior to the event.
Elections
World Triathlon will be holding elections at the XXXIX Congress for the following positions:
- Two vacant positions on the Legal and Constitution Committee (no restrictions)
- One vacant position on the Technical Committee (one woman to be elected)
Nominations must be received by 9 August 2026. Member Federations must be in Good Standing to submit nominations or vote. For Good Standing queries, contact members@triathlon.org.
Election Candidates
Meet the candidates approved to stand for election to the Legal & Constitution Committee and the Technical Committee.
Live Stream
2026 World Triathlon Congress live stream will be available here.
Committee, Commission and Tribunal Reports
Minutes
Click here for 2025 World Triathlon Congress Minutes (PDF).
Dates, Schedule and Documents
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | Deadline for World Triathlon to send the Call to Congress (100 days prior). Includes:
|
| 9 August 2026 | Deadline for all Members to send nominations (45 days before Congress). |
| Deadline for all Members to submit resolutions. | |
| 24 August 2026 | Deadline for World Triathlon to send nomination packages and resolutions (30 days before Congress). |
| XXXIX Congress Package & Agenda to Members. | |
| Deadline for Delegates’ notification (including virtual) | |
| 23 September 2026 | XXXIX World Triathlon Congress |
Date | Time (CEST) | Item |
|---|---|---|
Monday, 21 September 2026 | 11:00–17:00 | Congress Onsite Registration |
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 10:00–17:00 | Congress Onsite Registration |
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | 08:30–10:00 | Continental Confederation Meetings (Africa, Americas, Europe) |
10:30–17:00 | World Triathlon Congress | |
20:30–23:00 | Congress Dinner & Hall of Fame (Pazo de Cultura) | |
Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 09:00–11:00 | ACT Meeting |
13:00–15:00 | FRATRI Congress | |
Friday, 25 September 2026 | 08:00–09:30 | Membership Services & Development Meeting |
10:00–11:30 | World Triathlon Age-Group Meeting | |
Saturday, 26 September 2026 | 08:00–09:00 | Female Coaching Best Practices Workshop |
09:00–10:30 | World Triathlon Para triathlon Meeting | |
12:00–16:00 | Americas Congress |