Messenger1st Raid and Mini Raid MTB CCR Alqueidão da Serra
- Sun, October 4, 2026
- 13 € — 15 €
- 6 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 1st Raid and Mini Raid BTT CCR Alqueidão da Serra is a mountain bike cycling event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Alqueidão da Serra, Porto de Mós, Portugal. It features two routes: the RAID of approximately 51 km with 1200 meters of positive elevation gain, and the MINI-RAID of about 30 km with 900 meters of positive elevation gain.
The event is open to the general public, including participants aged 15 and older, without the need for a sports license. It offers various age and gender categories for both routes, including e-bike classifications. The race courses traverse the beautiful trails of the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park, combining paths, trails, forest roads, and rural roads, with safety support and clear signage.
The atmosphere is competitive and organized, with individual and team classifications, prizes, and a meal option after the race. The event includes support facilities such as changing rooms and aid stations, making it suitable for mountain biking enthusiasts of different levels.
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Start/finish locations: Centro Cultural Recreativo de Alqueidão da Serra
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for both RAID and MINI-RAID
Cut-off times:
• RAID: 5h00m
• MINI-RAID: 4h00m
Registration deadline: October 1, 2026 at 23:59 (local time)
Participants limit: 300
Surface types: Paths, trails, forest roads, rural roads, and paved roads
Course format: Two routes: RAID (~51 km, 1200 m elevation gain) and MINI-RAID (~30 km, 900 m elevation gain)
Race routes: Marked with vertical (arrows) and horizontal (ground markings) signage; supported by volunteers in dangerous areas
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with manual and photographic controls in some zones
Toilets and aid station placement: Two aid stations on RAID route, one on MINI-RAID; toilets available at start/finish
Prizes: Individual and team prizes by age and gender categories; special prize for largest team
Cancellation & refund policy: The event may be canceled due to external factors such as natural disasters, strikes, or government restrictions. In such cases, the organization will issue a statement within 30 days after the scheduled event date regarding further actions. No specific refund policy is detailed.
Location
get directionsRaces
RAID E-bike 51 km
RAID E-bike 51 km Insured or Federated – FPC/CPT
MINI-RAID 30 km
MINI-RAID 30 km Insured or Federated – FPC/CPT
Raid 51 km
Raid 51 km Insured or Federated – FPC/CPT
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, timing chip, personal insurance, access to aid stations, support vehicle, access to changing rooms, souvenir bag
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies and prizes for individual categories and teams
⏱️ Timing + live results online via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: emergency and rescue teams available; emergency contact number printed on bib
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid food at designated points (two for RAID, one for MINI-RAID)
🚿 Access to changing rooms at Centro Cultural Recreativo de Alqueidão da Serra
