Early-bird registration opens on November 1, 2025 at 12pm (Swiss time).
Dates
October 12-16, 2026
200
Registrations
Opening November 1, 2025 at 12:00 (GMT+2)
Closing on September 28, 2026 at 9:00 (GMT+2)
Admission prices
See Entry packages
Departure and arrival
Algarve Race Resort
Essential race schedules
October 11
Race site opening: 15:00
Number pick-up: 15:00 to 18:00
Bike inspection: 15:00 - 18:00
Welcome party : 18 :00 to 19 :00
October 12 - Prologue
Bib number pick-up: 09:00 to 12:00
Bike inspection: 9 :00 to 13:00
Race briefing: 13:00
Start: all categories from 15:00 to 15:20
Podiums: 18:30
October 13 - Stage 1
Start: all categories at 09:00
Podiums: 18:30
October 14 - Stage 2
Start: all categories at 05:30
Podiums: 18:30
October 15 - Stage 3
Start: all categories at 09:00
Podiums: 18:30
October 16 - Stage 4
Start: all categories at 09:00
Podiums: 19:30
Afterparty : 19:00 to 22:00
Race Regulations
The Race Regulations book contains all the information relating to the AGRS race regulations. It is an important document that every participant must read in its entirety.
Open link: link coming soon
Race manual
The Race Manual contains all the information you need for your gravel experience (How the race is run, Where to report, Where the briefing room is, Timetables, Parking, etc.).
Open link: the link will be available from February 9, 2026
Race Center
A dedicated Race Center is set up for each event to welcome participants, collect race numbers, provide briefings and inspect bikes.
Race Center opening times are given in the Race Manual for each event.
Lodgings
Aurora Portugal is an all-inclusive* race where you'll enjoy total care from your Finish at the airport to your return, depending on the options you choose.
You'll stay for 6 nights in our partner 4-star and 4-star+ luxury hotel, with full board. We can also adapt menus if you have special dietary requirements or intolerances.
- Nights 1 to 6: Algarve Race Resort https://www.algarveraceresort.com/
all inclusive*: see Entry packages
Navigation
Each participant operates independently, using his or her own GPS navigation device. The organizers will provide you with GPX routes for each stage. These routes have been carefully drawn up by our teams after systematic reconnaissance in the field. With the exception of the prologue, the routes will be unmarked.
Mechanical damage, physical failure
A broom wagon is available to repatriate participants who have suffered major mechanical damage preventing them from reaching the finish. This service is also available for the slightly injured.
In the event of an accident
Two teams of first-aiders (First-responders) are on hand at all times to provide assistance. In the event of serious injury, an ambulance or helicopter is dispatched to the scene of the accident (at the participant's expense).
Insurance
Each participant must have :
- Valid personal liability insurance.
- Personal accident insurance covering bodily injury, search, evacuation and repatriation costs.
- Insurance covering medical expenses abroad (hospitalization, treatment).
- Accidental death coverage.
In the event of an incident, the organization cannot be held responsible.
Cut-off time barriers
Enjoy the destination, yes, but you'll still need to be on time for dinner. Time barriers are in place to ensure that the races run smoothly. These "cut-off times" are calculated on the basis of double the estimated best time + 20 %, which leaves a comfortable margin for finishing each stage in complete serenity.
