Messenger18th Sado Valley Marathon
Event summary
The 18th Maratona Vale do Sado is a mountain bike marathon event scheduled for October 26, 2025, in Alcácer do Sal, Setúbal. It offers two main race distances: a 70 km marathon with medium difficulty and a 50 km half marathon with medium to low difficulty, suitable for a wide range of cyclists.
The race is open to all participants, including minors with parental consent, and does not primarily focus on competition but provides classifications by age categories with trophies or souvenirs for top finishers. The course features trails, rural paths, and roads within the Alcácer do Sal municipality, offering a unique challenge through natural and semi-urban landscapes.
The event atmosphere is inclusive and adventure-oriented, encouraging respect for nature and safety, with mandatory helmet use and available aid stations. It is organized by Associação BTT Team Desporto Aventura Cegonhas do Sado, promoting a friendly and well-supported race experience.
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Age categories/divisions: Classifications by age groups with trophies or souvenirs for top finishers
Start/finish locations: Parque Urbano de Alcácer do Sal (next to the public garden)
Start times per category/distance: Official start at 09:00
Cut-off times: Athletes arriving past 10:15 at the marathon split point will be redirected to the half marathon; those not finishing before control closure will be redirected and unclassified
Bib pick-up time and location: Secretariat open from 07:30 to 08:30 at Parque Urbano
Registration deadline: October 21, 2025
Surface types: Trails, rural paths, and roads within Alcácer do Sal municipality
Course format: Single route with a split between marathon and half marathon distances
Toilets and aid station placement: Marked aid stations (ZA1, ZA2, ZA3, etc.) and hidden control points along the route
Prizes: Trophies or souvenirs for first classified in age categories
Location
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BTT 70 km
BTT 50 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: includes bib number and race insurance
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies or souvenirs for top finishers by category
⏱️ Timing + validation through control points on the course
🛟 Safety support: mandatory helmet use, aid stations, and race controls
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: multiple points marked along the course for hydration and supplies
🚿 Showers and bath facilities available
🏆 Awards for top classified in each age group
