Messenger5ª MARATONA BTT CUMEADENSE / ALQUEVA LAKE GIN
Event summary
The 5th Maratona BTT Cumeadense / Alqueva Lake Gin rolls out on 19 October 2025 in Reguengos de Monsaraz (Évora district), with start/finish at the Centro Cultural Cumeadense. Organized by the Centro Cultural Cumeadense’s cycling section with municipal support, the event explores rural tracks around the Alqueva region—wide dirt roads, farm lanes, and undulating countryside.
Riders can choose between two point-to-point style distances: a 60 km Marathon (Percurso B) and a 40 km Half-Marathon (Percurso A). The Marathon also accepts E-Bikes (general classification only). Although set on open roads and rural paths (traffic rules apply), the course is clearly marked and supported with on-route controls, first aid, and feed stations.
Open to men and women aged 14+, the event features overall and age-group trophies (M categories by 10-year bands; women with general classification) and a team podium. Entry options include lunch, showers, and bike wash—making it a full day out for BTT lovers of all levels.
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Age categories/divisions:
Men: Juniors (14–19), Elites (20–29), Master A (30–39), Master B (40–49), Master C (50–59), Master D (60+).
Women: General classification.
E-Bikes: General classification (mandatory on Marathon/60 km).
Start/finish locations:
Start, race office, and finish at Centro Cultural Cumeadense (Reguengos de Monsaraz).
Start times per category/distance:
09:00 – Box 1: E-Bikes (Marathon 60 km)
09:05 – Box 2: Marathon 60 km (Percurso B)
09:10 – Box 3: Half-Marathon 40 km (Percurso A)
08:50 – Briefing (near the race office) • 08:15–08:55 Control “0”.
Bib pick-up time and location:
19 Oct: 07:45–08:45 at Centro Cultural Cumeadense.
Participants limit: 200 total.
Registration deadline: 14 Oct 2025 (00:00) or until sold out.
Surface types: Rural/agrarian dirt roads and paths; open to traffic (must respect the highway code).
Course format: Marked in-line routes (approx. 60 km & 40 km) with stone-powder markings and directional/warning signage; hidden control points.
Timing method: Final time and order of arrival registered via on-course control points (no chip method specified).
Toilets and aid station placement:
Aid stations: 60 km – 3; 40 km – 2; plus finish (solids & liquids).
Toilets available at venue (showers listed below).
Prizes:
Trophies for top 3 overall (M/F) and top 3 per men’s age group on both distances (minimum 3 validated athletes per age group). Team podium (top 3) on both distances. E-Bikes: general classification trophies.
Location
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BTT 40 km
BTT 60 km
E-bike 40 km
E-bike 60 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: Front plate (bib), personal accident insurance, on-route & finish solid/liquid supplies.
🧼 Post-race services: Showers (Men: Parque Desportivo S. Marcos do Campo; Women: Centro Cultural), bike wash at start/finish.
🛟 Safety & support: First aid teams positioned along the route; marked course with hidden controls.
🏆 Awards: Trophies for overall podiums, men’s age groups, team classifications, and E-Bike general.
🍲 Optional lunch: On-site lunch available (athletes & companions).
