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Event summary
The Tavira Granfondo 2026 is a cycling event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Tavira, Portugal. It features two distances: Granfondo of approximately 130 km and Mediofondo of approximately 80 km.
The event is open to all participants meeting the requirements, including licensed competitive athletes, federated cyclists under the Cycling for All category, and non-federated athletes of Portuguese or foreign nationality. Minimum ages are 19 years for Granfondo and 17 years for Mediofondo.
This Granfondo event is recreational, tourist, cultural, and social in nature, integrated into the municipal physical activity program of Tavira. It is organized under the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and follows the Highway Code, with a non-federated competitive character.
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Start/finish locations: Rua General José de Chelmikci – Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Tavira
Start times per category/distance: Official start at 09:00
Cut-off times: Maximum time to complete the race is 6 hours; operational closure at 15:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 26, 2026 — 15:00 to 19:00
• September 27, 2026 — 07:00 to 08:30
• Location: Pavilhão do Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Tavira, Rua General José de Chelmikci
Participants limit: 600 participants total for both distances combined, plus up to 100 by invitation
Registration deadline: September 21, 2026, 23:59 or until participant limit is reached
Surface types: Roads open to traffic
Course format: Two distances: Granfondo approx. 130 km, Mediofondo approx. 80 km
Race routes: Start and finish at Rua General José de Chelmikci – Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Tavira
Timing method: Electronic timing system validated by the organization
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies; medical and mechanical assistance available
Prizes:
• Trophies for absolute male and female winners, paracycling winner, and category winners
• Team prizes for fastest and most numerous teams
• Ceremony at 15:00, attendance mandatory for prize eligibility
Location
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Granfondo 130 km
Mediofondo 80 km
Granfondo 130 km Premium
Mediofondo 80 km Premium
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib (for registrations validated until 20/09/2026), official 2026 jersey for early registrations
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal, digital diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and first aid on course
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all participants
🚿 Access to changing rooms
🧳 Mechanical assistance
📸 Official event photography
🏆 Trophies and awards for winners and teams
