Tunes Marathon XCM OPEN

  • Sun, May 10, 2026
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Event summary

The 2nd Regional XCM Cup – Tunes is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on May 10, 2026, in Tunes, Algarve, Portugal. It features two race distances: a Half Marathon (48 km) and a Marathon (68 km), both with significant elevation gain.

The event is open to leisure category participants and includes e-bike categories. The start is at the Polidesportivo de Tunes, with staggered starts by category beginning at 09:30. The race offers marked trails and aid stations along the course.

Participants can enjoy the adrenaline of Algarve trails in a competitive yet recreational atmosphere, with podiums awarded shortly after the arrival of the third athlete in each category.

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Start/finish locations: Polidesportivo de Tunes

Start times per category/distance:
• 09:30 E-bikes
• 09:31 Sub 23 and Elite Men
• 09:32 Master 30 and 35 Men
• 09:33 Master 40 and 45 Men
• 09:34 Master 50 and 55 Men
• 09:35 All Female Categories
• 09:36 Master 60 and 65 Men
• 09:37 Sub 19 Men and Women
• 09:40 Leisure Men, Women and E-bikes

Registration deadline:
• Federated athletes: May 6, 2026
• Leisure athletes: May 4, 2026

Race routes:
• Marathon: 68 km with 1200 m elevation gain
• Half Marathon: 48 km with 900 m elevation gain

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations at Esteval dos Mouros (ZA1), Estrada de Paderne (ZA2), and water point at Monchina

Surface types: Marked mountain bike trails

Prizes: Podiums awarded approximately 30 minutes after the arrival of the 3rd athlete in each category


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Benefits

🥤 Aid stations at multiple points along the course
🚿 Access to showers at the finish area
🏆 Podium awards for top athletes in each category
🍲 Food and drink included: soup, bifana, and beverage


FAQ

How do I register for the event?

Federated athletes must register via https://www.fpciclismo.pt/inscricoes by May 6, 2026. Leisure athletes register at https://www.apedalar.pt by May 4, 2026.

What are the start times for different categories?

The race starts at 09:30 for e-bikes, followed by staggered starts every minute for other categories until 09:40 for leisure categories.

Where is the event located?

The event takes place at the Polidesportivo de Tunes, Algarve, Portugal.

Are there aid stations on the course?

Yes, there are aid stations at Esteval dos Mouros, Estrada de Paderne, and a water point at Monchina.

Is there a prize ceremony?

Yes, podiums are awarded about 30 minutes after the arrival of the third athlete in each category.

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