GRANFONDO LEIRIA REGION

Sat, Mar 28 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026
25 € — 69 €
10 races

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Event summary

The Granfondo Leiria Region is a road cycling event taking place on March 28 and 29, 2026, in the Leiria region of Portugal. It features an individual time trial on the first day and Granfondo/Mediofondo mass participation races on the second day.

Open to all cyclists aged 19 and over, whether licensed or not, the event is the only Portuguese race included in the UCI Gran Fondo World Series calendar, offering qualification points for the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. The routes are designed to be challenging and technically demanding, set in a region known for its diverse landscapes and rich heritage.

The event promotes a festive atmosphere celebrating cycling, combining high-level competition with opportunities for personal achievement and community engagement over a full weekend.

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Start/finish locations:
• March 28: Leiria (Praia do Pedrogão) for the individual time trial
• March 29: Pombal (Centro de Exposições de Pombal) for Granfondo/Mediofondo

Start times per category/distance:
• March 28 (Individual Time Trial): 10:00
• March 29 (Granfondo/Mediofondo): 09:00

Registration deadline: March 24, 2026 at 23:59 or until 1000 participants limit is reached

Participants limit: 1000

Age categories/divisions:
• Granfondo with UCI qualification: 19–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59 (male and female categories as specified)
• Mediofondo with UCI qualification: 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79 (male and female categories as specified)
• Granfondo without UCI qualification: 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79 (female and male categories as specified)
• Mediofondo without UCI qualification: 19–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59 (male and female categories as specified)
• Individual Time Trial with UCI qualification: 19–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79 (male and female)

Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 27, 15:00–19:00 at Leiria (Praia do Pedrogão) for Time Trial
• March 28, 08:00–12:30 at Leiria (Praia do Pedrogão) for Time Trial
• March 28, 15:00–19:30 at Pombal for Granfondo/Mediofondo
• March 29, 07:30–09:15 at Pombal for Granfondo/Mediofondo

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with individual classification by age and gender

Toilets and aid station placement:
• March 28 (Time Trial): Liquid refreshment at finish zone
• March 29 (Granfondo): 3 aid stations with food and drinks
• March 29 (Mediofondo): 2 aid stations with food and drinks

Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 in each category counting for UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualification
• Trophies for top 3 in each category not counting for qualification
• Official UCI Gran Fondo World Series jersey for winners of qualifying categories
• Special award for best-humored and fair-play athlete

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Praia de Pedrogão, Leiria

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🎽 Athlete kit: bib, personalized front and rear number with name and nationality
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and digital finisher diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results by category and age group via electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical assistance with mobile medical teams and ambulances
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included with license or daily license
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid food refreshment during Granfondo/Mediofondo, liquid refreshment after races
🧖 Pasta party after Granfondo/Mediofondo
🏆 Podium awards for top 3 in each category and special fair-play award
🛠️ Professional mechanical assistance (labor free, parts charged) along the course
📸 1 to 2 photos per athlete available on official Facebook page

Registrations are exclusively online via the event website under the "Inscrever" tab. Payment must be completed for registration to be valid.

Yes, non-licensed participants can acquire a daily license during online registration which includes insurance.

The individual time trial starts at 10:00 on March 28, and the Granfondo/Mediofondo mass start is at 09:00 on March 29.

Yes, the event limits participation to 1000 athletes.

Yes, there are multiple aid stations with food and drinks on the Granfondo and Mediofondo routes, and liquid refreshment at the time trial finish.

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