Monte Gordo Sand Race 2025
Monte Gordo Sand Race: The Final of the FIM Sand Races World Cup Arrives in the Algarve
📅 Dates: November 28, 29 and 30, 2025
📍 Location: Monte Gordo Beach, Vila Real de Santo António, Algarve
Adrenaline will take over the sands of Monte Gordo Beach with the arrival of the Monte Gordo Sand Race, one of the final rounds of the prestigious FIM Sand Races World Cup. This international event, organized by the Automóvel Club de Portugal (ACP) in partnership with the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, is held under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and the Federação de Motociclismo de Portugal (FMP).
🏁 What Is the Monte Gordo Sand Race?
The Monte Gordo Sand Race is a motorsport competition that brings together the best motorcycle and quad riders in the world, on a circuit drawn directly on the beach sand. With approximately 6 km in length, the course will be raced during low tide, offering a unique spectacle of speed and skill.
📌 Race Format
- Two laps: one on Saturday and one on Sunday.
- Final classification: sum of the times of both laps, with penalties applied if necessary.
- Assistance Zone (ZA): location for refueling and rider changes.
🏍️ Competition Categories
Motorcycles
- Categories M, MD, MJ2:
- 1h30 race on November 28
- 1h race on November 29
- Categories MJ1, V1, V2:
- 45 min on November 28
- 30 min on November 29
Quads
- Categories Q, QD, QJ, QV:
- 1h race on November 28
- 45 min on November 29
Each vehicle may be driven by two participants, with substitutions allowed at designated points on the circuit.
🌊 A Must-See Spectacle
For three days, Monte Gordo Bay becomes a vibrant stage of competition, where sand and sea set the scene for one of the most thrilling events on the international motorcycling calendar. Whether you're a motorsport fan or simply curious, this event promises moments of pure adrenaline and excitement.
