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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.<\/p>\n

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 Trof\u00e9u “Jo\u00e3o da Roda” in honor of a local cycling promoter.<\/p>\n

Riders will enjoy well-marked trails through municipal roads, rural paths, and tracks crossing Faro and S\u00e3o Br\u00e1s de Alportel, with a supportive and friendly atmosphere celebrating fifteen years of passion for mountain biking.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Estoi (junto ao Moto Clube de Estoy Oss\u00f3noba), Concelho de Faro<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 09:00 E-Bikes (both distances)
\n\u2022 09:05 Marathon 55 km
\n\u2022 09:10 Half Marathon 35 km<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong> 4 hours maximum to complete the course<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 October 24, 2026 \u2013 time and place to be announced by the organization
\n\u2022 October 25, 2026 \u2013 07:30 to 08:30 at the race secretariat in Estoi (junto ao Moto Clube de Estoy Oss\u00f3noba)<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 300<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> October 20, 2026 at 23:59<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Municipal roads, rural paths, and trails<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Point-to-point course with marked trails<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Half Marathon 35 km (\u00b1680 m elevation)
\n\u2022 Marathon 55 km (\u00b1950 m elevation)<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing with official time recording<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Half Marathon 35 km: 1 aid station
\n\u2022 Marathon 55 km: 2 aid stations<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Awards for top 3 individual male and female, age categories, E-Bikes male and female, and team classifications for both distances<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> No refunds are given for cancellations or withdrawals after registration. Registrations are only validated after payment within the specified deadlines.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib number, event T-shirt
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + official results published online
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: marked course with organizational vehicles (ambulances, motorcycles, cars) for assistance
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments during and after the race
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers and bike washing facilities available (details announced on event day)
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Photography\/video coverage: permission granted to organizers for promotional use
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Prizes for top finishers in multiple categories and team awards
\n\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Light lunch included with registration
\n\ud83c\udf7a Refreshments after the race: bifana sandwich with two cold drinks<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registration is done online at http:\/\/www.apedalar.pt\/ with payment by MB reference. The deadline is October 20, 2026, at 23:59."},{"item_title":"Can minors participate?","item_description":"Participants aged under 18 can only enter the Half Marathon 35 km with parental authorization and must submit a responsibility waiver."},{"item_title":"What is the maximum time to complete the race?","item_description":"Participants must finish within 4 hours, after which the organization will leave the course."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Wearing a helmet is mandatory throughout the race. Appropriate clothing and water containers are recommended."},{"item_title":"How do I get my race bib?","item_description":"Bib pick-up is available on October 24 (time and place to be announced) and on race day from 07:30 to 08:30 at the secretariat near the start line."}],"event_date_start":"20261025","event_date_end":"20261025","event_start_time":"","event_country":"portugal","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/apedalar.pt\/eventos\/15-maratona-btt-cidade-de-faro-2026","event_latitude":"37.0162","event_longitude":"-7.9351","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":true,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":true,"optional_extras":false,"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/74170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74170"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/74170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74343,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/74170\/revisions\/74343"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=74170"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=74170"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=74170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}