4th Marathon City of Tavira
Event summary
The 4th Maratona BTT Cidade de Tavira is a competitive amateur mountain bike marathon taking place on May 3, 2026, starting and finishing at the Parque de Feiras e Exposições in Tavira, Faro. The event offers two race distances: a 50 km marathon and a 35 km half marathon, with separate categories for licensed competitors, cycling for all participants, and e-bikes.
Open to athletes aged 15 and older, including licensed and non-licensed riders, the race is part of the regional cycling calendar and features individual timed classifications and awards by category and finishing order. The race atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, with strict safety rules such as mandatory helmets and respect for traffic regulations.
Participants can expect well-marked routes with at least one or two aid stations depending on the distance, access to hot showers, bike washing zones, and a post-race meal option. The event also emphasizes environmental responsibility and social conduct among participants.
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Start/finish locations: Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Tavira, Faro
Start times per category/distance:
• E-Bikes: 08:50
• Marathon and Half Marathon: 09:00
Cut-off times: Maximum finish time 14:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 2, 15:00–19:00
• May 3, 07:30–08:30
• Location: Secretariado da prova, Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Tavira
Participants limit: 400 plus up to 25 by invitation
Surface types: Mountain bike trails with cal and signage markings
Course format: Group start with motorized vehicle pacing until 2 km, then free pace
Race routes:
• Marathon: approx. 50 km
• Half Marathon: approx. 35 km
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Minimum 2 aid stations (liquid and solid) for Marathon
• Minimum 1 aid station (liquid and solid) for Half Marathon
• Toilets and showers at Pavilhão Municipal de Tavira
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female finishers in each category and distance
Location
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MTB 50 km
MTB 35 km
E-bike 50 km
E-bike 35 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, T-shirt
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments (minimum 2 for marathon, 1 for half marathon)
🚿 Access to hot showers at municipal pavilion
🧳 Bike washing zone
🏆 Prizes and gifts for top finishers
🍽️ Optional post-race lunch available
