Messenger15th MTB Marathon Cidade de Faro 2026
- Sun, October 25, 2026
- 18 €
- 4 races
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Registration closes in 31 days 23 hours 34 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The XV Maratona BTT Cidade de Faro 2026 is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Estoi, Faro. It features two challenging routes: a Half Marathon of 35 km with 680 meters of elevation gain and a Marathon of 55 km with 950 meters of elevation gain.
This open event welcomes participants aged 16 and older, with younger athletes allowed in the Half Marathon with parental authorization. The race is part of the Faro Ativo 2026 program and includes a team classification named IV Troféu “João da Roda” in honor of a local cycling promoter.
Riders will enjoy well-marked trails through municipal roads, rural paths, and tracks crossing Faro and São Brás de Alportel, with a supportive and friendly atmosphere celebrating fifteen years of passion for mountain biking.
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Start/finish locations: Estoi (junto ao Moto Clube de Estoy Ossónoba), Concelho de Faro
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 E-Bikes (both distances)
• 09:05 Marathon 55 km
• 09:10 Half Marathon 35 km
Cut-off times: 4 hours maximum to complete the course
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 24, 2026 – time and place to be announced by the organization
• October 25, 2026 – 07:30 to 08:30 at the race secretariat in Estoi (junto ao Moto Clube de Estoy Ossónoba)
Participants limit: 300
Registration deadline: October 20, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Municipal roads, rural paths, and trails
Course format: Point-to-point course with marked trails
Race routes:
• Half Marathon 35 km (±680 m elevation)
• Marathon 55 km (±950 m elevation)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with official time recording
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Half Marathon 35 km: 1 aid station
• Marathon 55 km: 2 aid stations
Prizes: Awards for top 3 individual male and female, age categories, E-Bikes male and female, and team classifications for both distances
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are given for cancellations or withdrawals after registration. Registrations are only validated after payment within the specified deadlines.
Location
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BTT 35 km
BTT 55 km
E-bike 35 km
E-bike 55 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, event T-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
⏱️ Timing + official results published online
🛟 Safety support: marked course with organizational vehicles (ambulances, motorcycles, cars) for assistance
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments during and after the race
🚿 Showers and bike washing facilities available (details announced on event day)
📸 Photography/video coverage: permission granted to organizers for promotional use
🏆 Prizes for top finishers in multiple categories and team awards
🍽️ Light lunch included with registration
🍺 Refreshments after the race: bifana sandwich with two cold drinks
