MTB ALTE ALGARVE - 27th EDITION

Sat, April 25, 2026
15 €
4 races

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Event summary

The 27th edition of BTT ALTE Algarve is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on April 25, 2026, in Alte, Faro, Algarve. It offers four course levels: Classic Ride (20 km), Half Marathon Leisure (40 km), Marathon Leisure (60 km), and the Algarve Regional Cup XCM Marathon (60 km).

The event welcomes participants aged 15 and older, with specific minimum ages for each course and a special category for electric bikes in the Half Marathon. Federated athletes compete in the Regional Cup, while leisure levels are open to all with no license required. The race features technical and physical challenges with marked routes and aid stations providing solid and liquid refreshments.

The atmosphere combines competitive and leisure elements, including a Fun Zone with music and local restaurant participation for post-race meals. The event promotes physical exercise and includes categories for different age groups and genders, with medal ceremonies for top finishers.

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Start/finish locations: Start at Av. 25 de Abril, finish at Fonte Grande – Alte

Start times per category/distance: Starts by levels from 10:00

Cut-off times: 4h15m total time limit; control point at Km 43 (Soidos) with cutoff at 12:55

Bib pick-up time and location: Secretariado at Escola Profissional de Alte on April 24 (14:00–19:00) and April 25 (07:15–09:45)

Registration deadline: April 22, 2026

Surface types: Mountain bike trails with varying technical difficulty

Course format: Four levels: 20 km Classic Ride (non-timed), 40 km Half Marathon Leisure, 60 km Marathon Leisure, 60 km Regional Cup XCM Marathon

Race routes: Marked with signs, tapes, and level indicators; GPX files available online

Timing method: Electronic chip timing for all except Classic Ride

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations and water points at specified kilometers for each course; solid and liquid supplies including fruit, figs with almonds, and cakes

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Alte, Faro

15 €

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and handlebar straps
🏅 Finisher prize: event souvenir
⏱️ Timing + live results by category with electronic chip timing (except Classic Ride)
🛟 Safety support: medical team and first aid available along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid (water and energy drinks) and solid (fruit, figs with almonds, cakes) refreshments at multiple points
🚿 Showers and bike washing facilities available at the venue
🧖 Massage, post-race meals: local restaurants open for lunch (no reservation by organization)
🏆 Trophies or podium awards: medals for top 3 by category in Marathon and Half Marathon Leisure

The event takes place in Alte, Faro, Algarve. Specific parking or shuttle details are not provided in the regulations.

Participants must be at least 15 years old for the Classic Ride, 17 for the Half Marathon, and 19 for the Marathon. Minors under 18 require parental authorization and a signed responsibility term.

Registration is exclusively online at www.apedalar.pt for BTT. The deadline is April 22, 2026. Payment must be completed for registration validation.

The courses vary in physical and technical difficulty from low (Classic Ride) to high (Marathon and Regional Cup). Altimetry graphs are published on www.bttalte.pt.

Wearing a helmet is mandatory throughout the course. Appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended, and carrying water is advised.

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