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Event summary
Gerês Granfondo 2026 is an amateur competitive cycling event taking place on June 7, 2026, in Gerês, Terras de Bouro, Portugal. The race offers three distances: Granfondo (131 km), Mediofondo (90 km), and Minifondo (54 km), all starting and finishing in Gerês.
The event is open to cyclists aged 15 and older, with specific age restrictions for certain distances and mandatory helmet use. It is limited to 1500 participants and follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and the Highway Code.
Participants can enjoy a well-organized race with mechanical and medical support, electronic timing, and a festive atmosphere including finisher medals and podium awards for various categories.
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Start/finish locations: Gerês, Terras de Bouro, Portugal
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 on June 7, 2026 for all distances simultaneously
Cut-off times: Finish control closes at 16:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 6, 10:00–19:30
• June 7, 07:00–08:30
• Location: Centro Termal, Vila do Gerês
Participants limit: 1500 total across all distances
Registration deadline: June 5, 2026, 18:00 or until 1500 participants are reached
Surface types: Road cycling on open roads
Course format: Point-to-point starting and finishing in Gerês
Race routes:
• Granfondo: 131 km
• Mediofondo: 90 km
• Minifondo: 54 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing, mandatory use
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments provided at designated points along the course
Prizes: Trophies for absolute winners male and female in all distances; category prizes for Mediofondo and Granfondo; team prizes for Granfondo; podium ceremony at 14:00
Location
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Granfondo 131 km Federated
Mediofondo 190 km Federated
Minifondo 54 km Federated
Granfondo 131 km Non federated
Mediofondo 190 km Non federated
Minifondo 54 km Non federated
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with name and nationality (if registered before May 24), roadbook sticker for selected distance
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and digital finisher diploma
⏱️ Timing + electronic chip timing system with mandatory use
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance available on request during the event
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for non-federated athletes
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments along the course
🚿 Access to showers and changing rooms at finish area
🧳 Mechanical assistance at start and along the route by organization vehicles and staff
🏆 Podium awards for winners and category leaders
