Messenger13th MTB Santo Estêvão
Event summary
The 13th BTT Santo Estêvão mountain bike ride will take place on September 13, 2026, in Tavira, Faro. This event offers two routes of approximately 35 km and 55 km, catering to different levels of difficulty from medium to medium/high.
Open to all individuals aged 16 and above, with the 35 km route available for participants aged 16 to 18 and the 55 km route for those over 18. No sports license is required. The event emphasizes healthy sport practice and endurance cycling.
The ride features marked trails through rural paths, public roads, and municipal roads, with support vehicles and safety measures in place. The event concludes with a communal lunch and prize ceremony, creating a festive and social atmosphere.
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Start/finish locations: Concentration, start, and finish at Edifício da Casa do Povo de Santo Estêvão, Tavira
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 simultaneous start for 35 km and 55 km routes
Cut-off times: Participants must finish routes by 13:00; after this time, organization withdraws support
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 12, 15:00–21:00 at Edifício Casa de Povo de Santo Estêvão
• September 13, 07:30 at Edifício Casa de Povo de Santo Estêvão
Participants limit: 500 participants
Registration deadline: September 8, 2026, at 23:59
Surface types: Trails, rural paths, public and municipal roads
Course format: Two routes: approximately 35 km (medium difficulty) and 55 km (medium/high difficulty), marked with signs and tapes
Race routes:
• 35 km route with one aid station and two control points
• 55 km route with two aid stations and four control points
Timing method: Time control via checkpoints and barcode scanning at finish; times are indicative and for event control only
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at designated zones (ZA1 for 35 km; ZA1 and ZA2 for 55 km)
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 individual males and females overall
• Awards for top 3 in each age category
• Awards for top 3 E-Bikes male and female
• Award for most numerous team (team name must match exactly on registrations)
Location
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BTT 55 km
BTT 35 km
E-bike 55 km
E-bike 35 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🥤 Aid stations: hydration and food at designated zones along the routes
🛟 Safety support: support vehicles, ambulance, and National Republican Guard present for assistance
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident and liability insurance for all participants during event hours
🚿 Showers and bike washing facilities available at the sports complex
🎽 Athlete kit: includes race bib and identification plate for the bike
🏅 Finisher prize: souvenirs for the top three finishers in each category
🍽️ Optional lunch available after the event
📸 Participants may take photos and videos freely; event organizers reserve rights to use images for promotion
🏆 Podium awards for various categories and teams
