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Event summary
The Eurobec Granfondo is a competitive amateur cycling event taking place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, starting and finishing in Badajoz, Spain. The race offers three distances: Granfondo (150 km), Mediofondo (100 km), and Minifondo (60 km), catering to cyclists aged 15 and above, with certain age restrictions based on distance.
This open event welcomes both licensed and non-licensed participants, with a maximum of 1500 riders allowed across all distances. The course is mostly flat and runs through the Eurocity region connecting Badajoz, Elvas, and Campo Maior, showcasing a unique blend of Spanish and Portuguese cultural landscapes and historic towns such as Olivença and São Domingos de Gusmão.
With its approachable terrain and vibrant route passing through significant heritage sites, the Eurobec Granfondo offers a festive atmosphere for cyclists of different levels to experience the rich patrimonial, cultural, and natural resources of the region. The event includes professional timing, mechanical assistance, and a finisher’s kit, making it a memorable cycling adventure.
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Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for all distances (Minifondo, Mediofondo, Granfondo)
Bib pick-up time and location: April 11, 10:00–19:30 and April 12, 07:00–08:30 at Estádio Municipal “Nuevo Vivero”, Badajoz
Start/finish locations: Badajoz, starting and finishing at Estádio Municipal “Nuevo Vivero”
Age categories/divisions:
• Minifondo: riders 15-16 years mandatory
• Granfondo minimum age: 19 years by end of 2026
• Junior category (17-18 years) excluded from longest distance
Cut-off times: Finish control closes at 16:00
Registration deadline: April 10, 2026 at 18:00
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Paved roads, mostly flat terrain
Course format: Point-to-point with a controlled first kilometer
Timing method: Electronic chip timing mandatory with frontal placement on the bike handlebars
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments available at designated points along the course
Registration limit: Maximum 1500 participants across all distances
Location
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Road Cycling 140 km Licensed
Road Cycling 105 km Licensed
Road Cycling 77 km Licensed
Road Cycling 140 km Non licensed
Road Cycling 105 km Non licensed
Road Cycling 77 km Non licensed
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official event jersey, personalized frontal with name and nationality (for early registrations), race bib
🏅 Finisher prize: medal, digital finisher diploma, event photos available online
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance, first aid stations along the route
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability coverage included for non-licensed participants
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments throughout the course
🚿 Access to showers and changing rooms at the finish
🧳 Mechanical assistance at start and along the course
📸 Official photos shared on event’s Facebook page
🏆 Trophies for top finishers by category and teams
