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Event summary
The 1º Circuito Capital do Alqueva is a cycling race taking place on May 24, 2026, in Mourão, Évora. The event features two race distances: a 25 km short race and a 45 km long race, both held on a closed asphalt urban circuit.
Open to all cyclists aged 18 and over, the race includes multiple age categories for men and women, from Elite (18-29) to Master 60+ (60 and above). The competition offers trophies and medals for overall and age group winners.
The race promises a safe and well-organized environment with a fully closed circuit, electronic chip timing, and mandatory helmet use, making it suitable for competitive cyclists seeking a challenging urban circuit race.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Elites: 18 to 29 years
• Master 30: 30 to 34 years
• Master 35: 35 to 39 years
• Master 40: 40 to 44 years
• Master 45: 45 to 49 years
• Master 50: 50 to 54 years
• Master 55: 55 to 59 years
• Master 60+: 60 years or more
Start/finish locations: Circuit in Mourão, Évora
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – 45 km race
• 09:05 – 25 km race
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 23, 14:00–19:00 at the municipal pavilion
• May 24, 08:00–08:30 at the municipal garden
Participants limit: 250 total participants
Surface types: Asphalt/urban pavement
Course format: Closed circuit of 4.280 meters per lap
Race routes:
• Short race: 25 km (6 laps)
• Long race: 45 km (11 laps)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing, chip is personal and non-transferable
Toilets and aid station placement: Solid/liquid refreshment provided
Prizes: Trophies and medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall and by age category for both distances
Location
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MTB 45 km
MTB 25 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, timing chip
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies and medals for top 3 overall and age categories
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: fully closed circuit to motorized traffic
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments provided
🏆 Awards ceremony at 12:30