Serra Mar 2025

  • Sat, December 6, 2025
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Event summary

The Raid BTT “Serra Mar” 2025 is a non-competitive mountain bike event scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, taking place from Ameixial to Quarteira in Faro, Portugal. The main route covers approximately 70 km, while a shorter 40 km version starts at Querença.

This event is open to all mountain bike enthusiasts aged 18 and over for the 70 km route, and from 15 years old with adult supervision for the 40 km route, making it accessible to a wide range of riders. Although the raid is not timed and has no official rankings, it offers a well-organized experience with multiple aid stations along the course.

Participants will enjoy the natural landscapes of the Algarve region, riding through varied terrain with open trails that may include encounters with local fauna and other trail users. The atmosphere is friendly and inclusive, emphasizing enjoyment of the sport and nature rather than competition. The event also provides amenities such as breakfast, refreshments, and a post-ride snack, fostering a welcoming community vibe.

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Age categories/divisions:
• 70 km route: participants must be 18 years or older
• 40 km route: participants 15 years or older; minors require parental authorization and adult accompaniment

Start/finish locations: Start at Ameixial (70 km) and Querença (40 km); finish at Quarteira (Calçadão)

Start times per category/distance:
• 70 km: 09:30
• 40 km: 10:30

Cut-off times:
• ZA1 (KM 16): 10:00-11:00
• ZA2 (KM 31): 10:30-12:30
• ZA3 (KM 50 for 70 km / KM 19 for 40 km): 11:30-14:30
• ZA4 (Finish): 13:00-16:30

Bib pick-up time and location:
• Quarteira (BMX track): 07:00-07:25
• Ameixial (70 km route): 08:45-09:15
• Querença (40 km route): 10:00

Participants limit: 250 total

Registration deadline: December 1, 2025, 24:00

Surface types: Mountain bike trails with mixed terrain (off-road)

Course format: Point-to-point

Race routes:
• 70 km from Ameixial to Quarteira
• 40 km from Querença to Quarteira

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at specified zones: Portela do Barranco, Querença, S. Clemente Loulé, and finish; toilets at start/finish and transitions

Parking and shuttle details: Shuttle transport available to Ameixial for first 50 paid participants; no transport for 40 km starters

Prizes: None, as event is non-competitive


Ameixial - Quarteira

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: participant plate and event gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: post-ride snack and refreshments
🛟 Safety support: event organized with safety recommendations, mandatory helmet use
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration
🥤 Aid stations: multiple refreshment points along the route providing food and hydration
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at BMX track in Quarteira after the event


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