MessengerRacenature Albufeira 2027
- Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31, 2027
- 70 € — 99 €
- 9 races
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Price increases in 23 days 02 hours 28 min
Event summary
RaceNature Albufeira 2027 is a mountain bike and gravel cycling event held from January 28 to 31, 2027, in Albufeira, Portugal. The event offers multiple participation formats including a 4-stage solo race, a 3-stage solo or team race, and a 2-stage gravel challenge.
The race is open to all cyclists aged 18 and over, federated or non-federated, with mandatory insurance coverage for non-federated participants. Electric bikes are allowed but classified separately without podium awards. The event follows Portuguese Cycling Federation regulations and features GPS navigation on rural trails and open roads.
Participants experience varied terrain in scenic Albufeira with stages including time trials and cross-country marathon formats. The event atmosphere emphasizes fair play and environmental responsibility, with support services including mechanical assistance, medical teams, and aid stations.
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Start/finish locations:
• 1st Stage (Time Trial): Paderne – Largo do Estádio João Campos, Paderne 8200-509 Albufeira
• 2nd Stage (XCM): Paderne – Largo do Estádio João Campos, Paderne 8200-509 Albufeira
• 3rd and 4th Stages (XCM): Albufeira – Largo 25 de Abril, Praça dos Pescadores, 8200-001 Albufeira
Start times per category/distance:
• RACENATURE 4X 1st Stage: 28-01-2027 14:30
• RACENATURE 4X 2nd Stage: 29-01-2027 10:00
• RACENATURE 4X 3rd Stage: 30-01-2027 09:00
• RACENATURE 4X 4th Stage: 31-01-2027 09:00
• RACENATURE ORIGINAL 1st Stage (Prologue, optional): 29-01-2027 19:00
• RACENATURE ORIGINAL 2nd Stage: 30-01-2027 09:05
• RACENATURE ORIGINAL 3rd Stage: 31-01-2027 09:05
• GRAVEL CHALLENGE 1st Stage: 30-01-2027 09:10
• GRAVEL CHALLENGE 2nd Stage: 31-01-2027 09:10
Participant limit: 250 participants
Registration deadline: January 20, 2027 at 23:59
Surface types: Rural paths, mountain trails, and open public roads
Course format: Multi-stage race with time trial, cross-country marathon (XCM), and gravel stages
Race routes: Routes include time trials and XCM stages in Albufeira and Paderne areas
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory chip and frontal plate use
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with food and drink available; access restricted to participants with wristbands
Prizes: Jerseys for stage leaders, trophies for top 3 overall per category, finisher medals, and special fair-play award
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellations up to December 31, 2026, receive a 50% refund. No refunds after this date. Exceptional cancellations due to injury or illness may be considered with valid medical certificate submitted by email up to 15 days before the event.
Location
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Racenature 4X Não Federado
Racenature Original
Racenature Original Não Federado
Gravel Challenge Não Federado
Racenature 4X Federated
Racenature Original Federated
Racenature Original Relay 2 athletes Federated
Racenature Original Relay 2 athletes Não Federado
Gravel Challenge Federated
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: frontal plate, electronic chip, participant jersey (for early registrations), and wristband for aid station access
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal and trophies for top finishers
⏱️ Timing + classification via electronic chip with mandatory use
🛟 Safety support: medical teams with ambulances, emergency contacts provided, and mechanical assistance (labor free, parts charged)
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for non-federated participants
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration points on stages, with access control
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at stage finishes
🧳 Mechanical assistance available along the course (excluding puncture repairs)
📸 Photos provided on official Facebook page
🏆 Jerseys for stage leaders and trophies for overall winners
