Messenger16th Between the River and the Sea
- Sun, October 18, 2026
- 13 €
- 2 races
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Registration closes in 23 days 23 hours 42 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 16th Marathon of the BTT Section “Os Duraizos” – Entre o Rio e o Mar is a mountain bike event taking place on October 18, 2026, in Longueira/Almograve, Odemira, Beja. It features two routes: a medium/easy 40 km course and a medium 70 km course.
The event is open to individuals of both sexes, with a minimum age of 16 years for the 40 km distance and 19 years for the 70 km distance, requiring prior registration. It is designed to accommodate different levels of physical condition and adventurous spirit, with solid and liquid aid stations along the routes.
The start and finish are located in Longueira, near the Longueira Mill, where all logistical support and the secretariat are based. The event promotes ecological transportation and physical exercise through mountain biking on rural paths, trails, and municipal roads.
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Start/finish locations: Longueira, near the Longueira Mill
Start times per category/distance:
• Marathon (70 km): 09:00
• Half-Marathon (40 km): 09:05
Age categories/divisions:
• Half-Marathon: Juniors (16-18 years), Elite (19-29 years), Masters 30 (30-39), Masters 40 (40-49), Masters 50 (50-59), Masters 60+ (60+), Master A female (30-40), Master B female (40+), General male/female (if more than 5 athletes)
• Marathon: Elite (19-29), Masters 30, Masters 40, Masters 50, Masters 60+, Master A female, Master B female, General male/female (if more than 5 athletes)
Cut-off times: 5 hours for course completion
Bib pick-up time and location: Secretariat opens at 07:30 on event day
Participants limit: 200 participants total for both distances
Surface types: Rural paths, trails, and municipal roads
Course format: Two routes with different difficulty levels: 40 km (medium/easy) and 70 km (medium)
Toilets and aid station placement: Solid and liquid aid stations and water points along both routes
Prizes: Special prize for the most numerous team participating
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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BTT 40 km
BTT 70 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies and water points along the routes
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance available
🚿 Access to baths at Sport Longueira/Almograve
🥪 Lunch provided at the Centro Sociocultural da Longueira
🧳 Bike washing area and souvenir bag included
🛠️ Mechanical support on the routes
