# Gravel Birds 2027

> Gravel Birds 2027 starts on 9 May 2027 in Castro Verde, Portugal. It runs until 14 May 2027. There are three distances from 350 to 1,000 km. Format: Event, on mixed surface, without a personal crew (unsupported). Registration is closed. All details come from the organiser, last checked on 24 October 2026.

Page: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/gravel-birds/ · German version: https://watt-the-f.com/kalender/gravel-birds/

- Date: 9–14 May 2027
- Start: Castro Verde, Portugal
- Distances: L’Abetarda (350 km, 5,000 m); Gravel Birds Classic (750 km, 11,000 m); Gravel Birds XL (1,000 km, 15,000 m)
- Support: Unsupported · Event · Surface: Mixed
- Organiser: https://www.gravelbirds.cc/
- Source: https://www.gravelbirds.cc/ (last checked 2026-10-24)
- In the calendar: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/?event=gravel-birds-2027

## What it’s about

Self-supported bikepacking challenge in the Alentejo in Portugal with three routes, starting and finishing in Castro Verde. The organiser stresses that it is not a race and not a competition; drafting is forbidden.

Three routes: L’Abetarda (around 350 km), Gravel Birds Classic (around 750 km) and Gravel Birds XL (around 1,000 km), with six days for all of them. Mandatory briefing on the evening of 8 May.

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