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Event summary
The Bragança Granfondo 2026 is an amateur competitive cycling event taking place on July 12, 2026, in Bragança, Portugal. It offers three distances: Granfondo (125 km), Mediofondo (90 km), and Minifondo (60 km), all starting and finishing in Bragança.
The event is open to cyclists aged 15 and older, with specific age restrictions for certain distances and license requirements for federated athletes. It follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and the Highway Code, ensuring a well-organized and regulated race.
Participants will experience a challenging road cycling course with full support including mechanical assistance, medical aid, and timed electronic chip tracking. The race atmosphere is competitive yet accessible, with prizes awarded across multiple age categories and team classifications.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish in Bragança
Start times per category/distance: Start at 09:00 on July 12, 2026
Participant limit: 1500 participants total across all distances
Registration deadline: July 10, 2026 at 18:00 or until 1500 participants are reached
Age categories/divisions:
• Minifondo: participants aged 15 and older (cadets 15-16 must do shortest distance)
• Mediofondo: open
• Granfondo: minimum age 19 for longest distance; juniors (17-18) excluded from longest distance
Surface types: Road cycling on open roads
Course format: Point-to-point start and finish in same location
Race routes:
• Granfondo: 125 km
• Mediofondo: 90 km
• Minifondo: 60 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing mandatory
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 11, 10:00–19:30
• July 12, 07:00–08:30
• Location: Pavilhão Municipal de Bragança
Prizes:
• Trophies for absolute male and female winners of Granfondo
• Top 3 in male and female age categories for all distances
• Team awards for Granfondo
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments provided at designated points
Location
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Granfondo Licensed
Mediofondo Licensed
Minifondo Licensed
Granfondo Non licensed
Mediofondo Non licensed
Minifondo Non licensed
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official jersey (size guaranteed if registered and paid by June 12), personalized bib with name and nationality (if registered by June 28), roadbook sticker for selected distance
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and digital finisher diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and first aid available on request
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments along the course
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at the venue
🛠️ Mechanical assistance at start and along the course by official vehicles and staff
