{"id":258,"date":"2025-11-23T06:37:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T06:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/114gravelrace.com\/?page_id=258"},"modified":"2025-11-23T08:51:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T08:51:50","slug":"the-race","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/114gravelrace.com\/en\/la-carrera\/","title":{"rendered":"The Race"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"race-page\">\n<div class=\"race-inner\">\n<p>    <!-- HERO \/ INTRO --><\/p>\n<header class=\"race-hero\">\n<p class=\"race-kicker\">Career<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"race-title\">114 GRAVEL RACE<\/h1>\n<p class=\"race-lead\">\n        The only gravel race that unites two countries in a single day:<br \/>\n        from Elvas (Portugal) to Badajoz (Spain) over the oldest border in Europe.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"race-meta\">\n        <span>VI edition - March 28, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n        <span>UCI Gravel World Series<\/span><br \/>\n        <span>Main distance: 137 km - +1,370 m<\/span><br \/>\n        <span>Departure: Elvas - Arrival: Badajoz<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p>    <!-- SECCI\u00d3N: LA ESENCIA DE LA CARRERA --><\/p>\n<section class=\"race-section race-two-cols\">\n<div class=\"race-block\">\n<h2>The essence of 114 GRAVEL RACE<\/h2>\n<p>\n          114 Gravel Race was born to be a gravel reference in Southern Europe.<br \/>\n          A fast, 100 % gravel race linking Portugal and Spain<br \/>\n          crossing farm tracks, pastures, riverbanks and border roads<br \/>\n          with a very rolling but demanding route.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          In 2026, the test will be part of the<br \/>\n          <strong>UCI Gravel World Series<\/strong>, which allows the<br \/>\n          participants to qualify for a place in the UCI World Championship,<br \/>\n          without renouncing to the adventurous and close spirit of gravel.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          The main route of <strong>137 km<\/strong> y<br \/>\n          <strong>+1.370 m<\/strong> will take you from the historical environment<br \/>\n          from Elvas to the finish line at the Parque Fluvial de Badajoz,<br \/>\n          with a one hundred percent gravel environment, full refreshment facilities and<br \/>\n          and a lot of kilometers to get used to it and enjoy it.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"race-highlight\">\n<h3>What makes 114 Gravel Race unique<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Start in Portugal and finish in Spain.<\/li>\n<li>Very rolling and fast 100 % gravel track.<\/li>\n<li>UCI Gravel World Series qualifying race.<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<li>International atmosphere, but close and very \u201cgravelly\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- SECCI\u00d3N: FORMATO Y CATEGOR\u00cdAS --><\/p>\n<section class=\"race-section\">\n<h2>Career Format<\/h2>\n<div class=\"race-grid race-grid-3\">\n<article class=\"race-card\">\n<h3>Start and pace<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Massive departure from the <strong>Elvas Military Museum<\/strong>, with<br \/>\n            starting boxes by age groups. Fast sections where<br \/>\n            group riding, sections of \u201csterrato\u201d and dirt tracks that will make it possible to<br \/>\n            the race very dynamic.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"race-card\">\n<h3>Categories and classification<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Categories by age groups according to UCI regulations, classification<br \/>\n            The race serves as a qualifier for the UCI Gravel World Cup.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"race-card\">\n<h3>Who it is for<\/h3>\n<p>\n            For those who want to compete at the highest level,<br \/>\n            for those seeking to qualify for the World Cup, and for those seeking to<br \/>\n            those who simply want to live a great gravel adventure<br \/>\n            with friends, enjoying the tour and the services provided.<br \/>\n            of a large organized test.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- SECCI\u00d3N: SERVICIOS AL CORREDOR --><\/p>\n<section class=\"race-section\">\n<h2>Broker services<\/h2>\n<p>\n        We want you to worry only about pedaling. These are some of the<br \/>\n        services included with your registration:\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"race-grid race-grid-2\">\n<article class=\"race-card\">\n<h3>Before departure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Career office in Elvas and Badajoz for accreditations.<\/li>\n<li>Delivery of race bib, chip and runner's bag.<\/li>\n<li>Transportation from Badajoz to the departure point in Elvas (transportation costs 10,00 \u20ac).<\/li>\n<li>Checkroom at the start area.<\/li>\n<li>Warm-up area and start boxes by age groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"race-card\">\n<h3>During the race<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Several solid and liquid refreshment stations at key points.<\/li>\n<li>Specific signage along the entire route.<\/li>\n<li>Health assistance and safety devices en route.<\/li>\n<li>Motorized and organizational personnel at sensitive points.<\/li>\n<li>Electronic timing with chip and intermediate times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"race-card\">\n<h3>At the finish line<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Finish line in the Parque Fluvial de Badajoz with a festival atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li>Recovery area, final refreshment and shaded area.<\/li>\n<li>Showers and changing rooms nearby.<\/li>\n<li>Bicycle washing.<\/li>\n<li>Family and companions area to wait for the arrival (previous accreditation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"race-card\">\n<h3>Extras<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Parallel activities the day before.<\/li>\n<li>Social rides and recognitions with partner brands.<\/li>\n<li>Official photograph of the event.<\/li>\n<li>Exhibition area with brands and equipment testing.<\/li>\n<li>Awards ceremony and final podium in Badajoz.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- SECCI\u00d3N: LOG\u00cdSTICA Y SEDES --><\/p>\n<section class=\"race-section race-two-cols\">\n<div class=\"race-block\">\n<h2>Logistics and locations<\/h2>\n<p>\n          The course is organized around two main sites:<br \/>\n          <strong>Elvas<\/strong>, starting point, and <strong>Badajoz<\/strong>,<br \/>\n          arrival point and nerve center of many activities.\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Elvas - departure area<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Military Museum of Elvas as the starting area.<\/li>\n<li>Race office, checkroom and start boxes.<\/li>\n<li>Nearby parking area.<\/li>\n<li>Historic streets and fortifications as a backdrop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Badajoz - finish area<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Finish line at the Guadiana River Park.<\/li>\n<li>Post-meta zone, recovery and final refreshments.<\/li>\n<li>Shower, changing rooms and bicycle wash facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Podium, awards ceremony and expo area.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<aside class=\"race-highlight\">\n<h3>Weekend Program<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thursday 26:<\/strong> opening of a career office,<br \/>\n            social ride, activities in Elvas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday 27:<\/strong> opening of the race office, Fuerte de Gracia climbing time trial, social ride, activities in Badajoz and Elvas and briefing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday 28:<\/strong> transfers at departure, official departure,<br \/>\n            arrival of the participants, podiums and closing of the race.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"race-note\">\n          The final program, schedules and access details will be published in the following pages<br \/>\n          in the sections of <strong>Regulation<\/strong> and in the<br \/>\n          pre-race communications.\n        <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- SECCI\u00d3N: POR QU\u00c9 CORRER 114 GRAVEL RACE --><\/p>\n<section class=\"race-section\">\n<h2>Why experience 114 Gravel Race?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"race-grid race-grid-3\">\n<article class=\"race-card\">\n<h3>Unique scenario<\/h3>\n<p>\n            You will ride on tracks linking two countries, between historic walls,<br \/>\n            pastures and rural roads, crossing the oldest border in Europe.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"race-card\">\n<h3>Complete experience<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Beyond the competition, a full weekend awaits you:<br \/>\n            social rides, expo, pasta party, gravel atmosphere and activities<br \/>\n            for accompanying persons.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"race-card\">\n<h3>Objectives for all levels<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Whether you are looking for a place in the UCI World Championship or your<br \/>\n            The objective is to finish the race while enjoying the course, you will find<br \/>\n            your place in the starting blocks.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- CTA FINAL --><\/p>\n<section class=\"race-section race-cta\">\n<h2>Ready to cross from one country to another on your gravel bike?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"race-cta-buttons\">\n        <a class=\"race-btn race-btn-primary\" href=\"\/en\/registrations\/\">Go to registration<\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"race-btn race-btn-secondary\" href=\"\/en\/tour\/\">See tour details<\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"race-btn race-btn-link\" href=\"\/en\/regulation\/\">Consult regulations<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La carrera 114 GRAVEL RACE La \u00fanica prueba gravel que une dos pa\u00edses en una sola jornada: de Elvas (Portugal) a Badajoz (Espa\u00f1a) por la frontera m\u00e1s antigua de Europa. 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