What is the event schedule?

The secretariat opens at 07:30 on May 9 and starts are between 09:30 and 09:40 on May 10.

Leisure athletes register at https://www.apedalar.pt until May 4; federated athletes at https://www.fpciclismo.pt until May 6.

Where is the event located?

The event takes place at Polidesportivo de Tunes, Algarve, Portugal.

What equipment should I bring?

You should bring your MTB gear, mandatory helmet, and water for hydration during the course.

How can I contact the organizers?

Contact Nuno Marques at 967 526 324 or Sousa Ribeiro at 932 723 635 for more information.

Maratona Tunes XCM OPEN - 2026 | Tunes, Algarve | May 10

About the Event

🚴 Maratona Tunes XCM OPEN 2026

The 2nd Regional XCM Cup – Tunes takes place on May 10, 2026, organized by ADECT in collaboration with the Silves City Council. This MTB event is a must for mountain bike lovers, featuring challenging routes and a competitive atmosphere.

The race includes two main routes: Half Marathon and Marathon, with leisure and various competitive categories, including e-bikes and male and female age groups.

The course runs through trails and rural roads in the Tunes region, with strategic aid stations and proper signage to ensure a safe and exciting experience.

🏔️ Variants Marathon – ±46 km · Start 09:31 (Elite Men) and following categories · Cutoff not specified Half Marathon – ±26 km · Start 09:40 (Leisure Men, Women and E-bikes) · Cutoff not specified

⏰ Schedule Saturday, May 9: 07:30 – Secretariat opens Sunday, May 10: 09:10 – Zero Control opens 09:25 – Zero Control closes 09:30 to 09:40 – Staggered starts by category

🎽 Registration includes Bib, sports insurance, aid stations, soup, bifana sandwich and drink after the race.

🏆 Prizes Podiums for various categories, ceremony about 30 minutes after the arrival of the 3rd athlete in each category.

🏅 Circuit This race is part of the 2nd Regional XCM Cup – Tunes 2026.

🚴 Join this MTB adventure in Tunes and challenge your limits! 💪