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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 1st Stage (Time Trial): Paderne \u2013 Largo do Est\u00e1dio Jo\u00e3o Campos, Paderne 8200-509 Albufeira
\n\u2022 2nd Stage (XCM): Paderne \u2013 Largo do Est\u00e1dio Jo\u00e3o Campos, Paderne 8200-509 Albufeira
\n\u2022 3rd and 4th Stages (XCM): Albufeira \u2013 Largo 25 de Abril, Pra\u00e7a dos Pescadores, 8200-001 Albufeira<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 RACENATURE 4X 1st Stage: 28-01-2027 14:30
\n\u2022 RACENATURE 4X 2nd Stage: 29-01-2027 10:00
\n\u2022 RACENATURE 4X 3rd Stage: 30-01-2027 09:00
\n\u2022 RACENATURE 4X 4th Stage: 31-01-2027 09:00
\n\u2022 RACENATURE ORIGINAL 1st Stage (Prologue, optional): 29-01-2027 19:00
\n\u2022 RACENATURE ORIGINAL 2nd Stage: 30-01-2027 09:05
\n\u2022 RACENATURE ORIGINAL 3rd Stage: 31-01-2027 09:05
\n\u2022 GRAVEL CHALLENGE 1st Stage: 30-01-2027 09:10
\n\u2022 GRAVEL CHALLENGE 2nd Stage: 31-01-2027 09:10<\/p>\n

Participant limit:<\/strong> 250 participants<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> January 20, 2027 at 23:59<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Rural paths, mountain trails, and open public roads<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Multi-stage race with time trial, cross-country marathon (XCM), and gravel stages<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> Routes include time trials and XCM stages in Albufeira and Paderne areas<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing with mandatory chip and frontal plate use<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Aid stations with food and drink available; access restricted to participants with wristbands<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Jerseys for stage leaders, trophies for top 3 overall per category, finisher medals, and special fair-play award<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: frontal plate, electronic chip, participant jersey (for early registrations), and wristband for aid station access
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: finisher medal and trophies for top finishers
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + classification via electronic chip with mandatory use
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical teams with ambulances, emergency contacts provided, and mechanical assistance (labor free, parts charged)
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for non-federated participants
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: food and hydration points on stages, with access control
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers and changing rooms available at stage finishes
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Mechanical assistance available along the course (excluding puncture repairs)
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Photos provided on official Facebook page
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Jerseys for stage leaders and trophies for overall winners<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registrations are exclusively online via www.CABREIRASOLUTIONS.com under the \"Inscrever\" tab. Payment must be completed for registration to be valid."},{"item_title":"Can I participate with an electric bike?","item_description":"Yes, electric bikes are allowed but have a separate classification without podium awards. Participants must register as EBIKE."},{"item_title":"What is the minimum age to participate?","item_description":"Participants must be at least 18 years old by December 31, 2027."},{"item_title":"Is insurance required?","item_description":"Yes, non-federated participants must purchase insurance included in the registration. Federated participants must have valid insurance through their federation."},{"item_title":"Are there aid stations during the race?","item_description":"Yes, there are aid stations with food and hydration on stages, accessible only to participants with wristbands."}],"event_date_start":"20270128","event_date_end":"20270131","event_start_time":"","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/cabreirasolutions.com\/evento\/racenature-albufeira-2027\/","event_latitude":"37.1757","event_longitude":"-8.2036","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""},"organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"optional_extras":false,"checkout_team_field_show":true,"checkout_team_field_required_individual":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_show":true,"checkout_tshirt_field_required":true,"checkout_medical_section_show":true,"checkout_billing_section_show":true,"checkout_medical_section_required":true,"checkout_billing_section_required":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_show":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_required":true,"checkout_bib_number_field_show":false,"checkout_bib_number_field_required":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_sizes":["XS","S","M","L","XL","2XL","3XL"],"event_text_badge_official_show":false,"event_text_chip_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_chip_secure_payment_show":true,"event_text_chip_direct_registration_show":false,"event_text_cta_registered_directly_show":false,"event_text_why_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_why_secure_payments_show":true,"event_text_why_registered_directly_show":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86055","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=86055"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86055\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":86056,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86055\/revisions\/86056"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86821"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86055"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=86055"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=86055"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=86055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}