XIII Marafade Raid "25 Years of Marafaring Around..."
Event summary
The XIII Raid Marafade “25 Anos a Marafar por aí” is a popular cycling event held on December 7, 2025, in Portimão, Faro. This event offers three routes with varying difficulty levels: Mini-Marathon (22 km), Half-Marathon (33 km), and Marathon (66 km, two laps), catering to cyclists of different experience and fitness levels.
The event is open to all participants aged 16 and above, without competitive pressure as it is a leisure ride with timing for information only on the longer routes. The course is fully marked and takes place entirely on private terrain, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. The atmosphere is relaxed and inclusive, welcoming riders from various clubs, groups, and individuals.
Participants can enjoy scenic cycling through the private Morgado de Arge estate and surrounding areas with no road crossings, supported by solid and liquid refreshment stations and post-ride shower facilities. Awards and commemorative souvenirs are provided to all who complete their chosen routes, with special prizes for top finishers in the longer distances and for the youngest and oldest participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Participants aged 16 years and older
Start/finish locations: Morgado de Arge private terrain, Portimão
Start times per category/distance: All distances start simultaneously at 09:00 on December 7, 2025
Bib pick-up time and location: December 7, 2025, from 07:30 to 08:30 at the Primary School building of Clube Desportivo e Recreativo do Porto de Lagos
Registration deadline: December 2, 2025, at 23:59
Surface types: Private terrain, no road crossings
Course format: Three routes of 22 km (easy, guided), 33 km (intermediate), and 66 km (two laps, advanced)
Race routes:
• Mini-Marathon: 22 km, easy and guided
• Half-Marathon: 33 km, intermediate difficulty
• Marathon: 66 km, two laps, highest difficulty
Timing method: Timing on 33 km and 66 km routes for information only (non-competitive)
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with solid and liquid refreshments along all routes
• Toilets available at start/finish area
Prizes:
• Prizes for top 3 male and female in Marathon and Half-Marathon (bikes and e-bikes)
• Prizes for youngest and oldest participants
• Souvenirs for all finishers
Location
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BTT 22 km
BTT 33 km
BTT 66 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and mandatory helmet use
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative souvenirs for all who complete the routes
⏱️ Timing for Half-Marathon and Marathon distances for performance feedback
🛟 Safety support: Volunteer firefighters from Portimão provide medical assistance
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments available along all routes
🚿 Showers available at finish line (bring personal hygiene items)
🏆 Podium awards for top 3 finishers in male and female categories for Marathon and Half-Marathon, plus youngest and oldest participant awards
