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Event summary
The Gravel Alentejo 2026 is a gravel cycling event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Ourique, Portugal, integrated in the UCI Gravel World Series calendar.
The event brings together competitive and amateur riders for a mass-participation gravel race across the vast landscapes of the Alentejo region. The course is predominantly ridden on dirt roads and rural gravel tracks, offering rolling terrain and open plains characteristic of southern Portugal.
The race follows UCI and Federação Portuguesa de Ciclismo regulations, with official electronic timing and age-group classifications for men and women. The event serves as a qualification opportunity for the UCI Gravel World Championships, according to UCI criteria.
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Start/Finish Location
Ourique, Portugal (start and finish area located in the town centre of Ourique)
Bib Pick-up (Race Office)
• October 24, 2026 – 10:00–19:00
• October 25, 2026 – 07:30–08:55
• Location: Praça Padre António Pereira, Ourique
Start Time
• 09:00 – Official start
Course Format
Mass-start gravel cycling event with electronic timing and age-group classifications under UCI and Federação Portuguesa de Ciclismo regulations.
Distances
• Long Distance (UCI Gravel World Series distance)
• Short Distance
(Exact distances and elevation details to be confirmed by the organization in the official race guide.)
Categories
• Male and Female categories
• Minimum age: 19 years (as of 31/12/2026)
• Open to federated and non-federated riders
• Daily license available for non-federated participants
Aid Stations
• 3 aid stations – Long Distance
• 2 aid stations – Short Distance
Liquid and solid refreshments available at designated points along the course.
Safety & Support
• Medical assistance on course and at start/finish
• Police control and traffic management where required
• Mechanical assistance during the ride (excluding parts)
Facilities
• Showers available
• Race office and support area in the start/finish zone
Location
get directionsRaces
Gravel 119 km
Gravel 87 KM
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official event jersey (for registrations confirmed by the defined deadline), personalized frontal plate, race number and timing chip
🏅 Finisher medal and digital diploma
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with official age-group classifications
🛟 Personal accident insurance included
🥤 Multiple aid stations with food and drinks
🍝 Pasta party included
📸 1–2 participant photos shared on official social media
🎁 Event gifts and digital racebook included