MessengerGravel Meeting® Edition 1st
Event summary
The Gravel Meeting is a gravel cycling event taking place on October 3-4, 2026, in Lamarosa (Coruche), Portugal. It features two main race distances: approximately 80 km with 1000 m elevation gain and approximately 140 km with 2000 m elevation gain.
The event is open to adults and minors with authorization and accompaniment, emphasizing ethics, respect, camaraderie, and environmental preservation. Participants navigate semi-autonomously using official GPS tracks, with limited physical signage and support points.
The atmosphere includes a social ride and community experience on the first day, followed by the competitive race day and an after-race party featuring local gastronomy and wine tasting, creating a festive and communal environment.
Add to your Events
Add to your plan and stay organized for upcoming events.
Plan itInformation
Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-19 (only for 80 km distance)
• Sub-23
• 24–34 years
• 35–39 years
• 40–44 years
• 45–49 years
• 50–54 years
• 55–59 years
• 60–64 years
• 65–69 years
• 70–74 years
Start/finish locations: Lamarosa (Coruche), Portugal
Start times per category/distance:
• 140 km: 08:00
• 80 km: 09:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 3, 11:00–13:30 (Social Ride check-in)
• October 4, 06:00–07:30 (Race Day check-in)
Surface types: Gravel cycling on natural and rural terrain
Course format: Semi-autonomous navigation using official GPS files; minimal physical signage
Race routes:
• Short route: approx. 80 km, medium difficulty, +1000 m elevation
• Long route: approx. 140 km, medium/high difficulty, +2000 m elevation
Timing method: Chip or self-registration timing with classification and results
Toilets and aid station placement: 1 to 2 official support points with water, food, and basic mechanical assistance
Parking and shuttle details: Free parking available; no public transport except taxi/UBER (participant responsibility)
Prizes: Symbolic trophies for top 3 per gender and age category; finisher medal for all finishers
Location
get directionsRaces
GRAVEL MEETING FULL EXPERIENCE
SOCIAL RIDE & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Race Day 80 km 140 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and identification plate
🏅 Finisher prize: medal awarded to all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via chip or self-registration
🛟 Safety support: emergency contacts provided; assistance points with water, food, and basic mechanical support
🛡️ Insurance: participants must have valid insurance or may purchase through the organization
🥤 Aid stations: 1 to 2 official points with water and food
🚿 Showers and sanitary facilities available free of charge
🚌 Transport between zones: no official shuttle; taxi/UBER available at participant’s responsibility
🏆 Symbolic trophies for top 3 finishers per gender and age category