MessengerRaid BTT BlackBulls
Event summary
The Raid BTT BlackBulls 2025 is a Cross-Country Marathon (XCM) mountain bike race scheduled for October 26, 2025, in the town of Condeixa-a-Nova, Portugal. This event offers two distinct distances for participants: the Raid course of approximately 50 km with 850 m elevation gain, and the Mini-Raid course of about 25 km with 350 m elevation gain, featuring technical and physical difficulty levels of 3 and 2 respectively on a scale of 1 to 5.
The race is open to all licensed athletes with categories for men and women ranging from Sub 23 to Master 60, including paracyclists and E-MTB riders aged over 17. The courses traverse rural paths and trails across the municipalities of Condeixa, Penela, and Soure, promising a scenic and challenging off-road experience marked with signage and control points.
The event atmosphere is competitive and organized, with a start at Praça da República in Condeixa-a-Nova and timed results, but without monetary prizes. Participants receive solid and liquid refreshment points along the course and enjoy amenities such as showers and bike washing after the race.
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Start times per category/distance: Start at 09:30 for all categories.
Bib pick-up time and location: October 25 from 16:00 to 20:00 and October 26 from 7:30 to 9:00 at Praça da República, Condeixa-a-Nova.
Start/finish locations: Praça da República, Condeixa-a-Nova.
Age categories/divisions:
• Raid 50 km: Sub 23 (17-22), Elites (23-29), Master 30 (30-39), Master 40 (40-49), Master 50 (50-59), Master 60 (60-69), Paracyclists, E-MTB (17+).
• Mini-Raid 25 km: Menores (<17), Juniores (17-18).
Registration deadline: October 22, 2025, 23:59 or until 600 participants.
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Rural paths and trails suitable for mountain biking.
Course format: Single-loop courses marked with signs and chalk; no tape markings.
Timing method: Time extraction and electronic timing for all athletes.
Toilets and aid station placement: Two aid stations providing water, energy drinks, fruit, cakes, and other solid foods along the course; toilets available at start/finish.
Location
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BTT 50 km Licensed
BTT 25 km Licensed
BTT 50 km Non licensed
BTT 25 km Non licensed
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, athlete identification frontal
🏅 Finisher prize: bifana sandwich and two drinks upon presentation of a token
⏱️ Timing + live results for all participants
🛟 Safety support: medical team, rescue vehicles, and organized control points
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: two zones with water, energy drinks, fruit, and cakes
🚿 Showers available at the venue
🧳 Bike washing service provided
🏆 Podium awards for top three in each category
