The provincial BTT Marathon and Half Marathon competition returns with the 'XI Half Marathon BTT Camino Natural Vía Verde Lucainena de las Torres'. This event, starting at 9 AM, is the sixth in the Almería circuit and is supported by the Lucainena de las Torres Town Council. It is known for its long history and for traversing iconic locations within the province of Almería.

The 49-kilometer route will begin on Calle Real and venture into a natural environment that includes passing by the old calcination kilns of the mines, which were key to the local economy a century ago. Participants will also ride along the railway line, now converted into a Vía Verde, and through areas such as La Rambla Honda, El Saltador, Los Olivillos, and Polopos, visiting points of interest like Lavadero La Fuente, Cueva Escondida, and Puente del Molinillo. The journey promises to be challenging with its steep paths and trails.

A control closing point will be established at kilometer forty at 13:00 hours, coinciding with the day's highest elevation near Cortijo Huete, close to La Cantona peak.

Registration for this race is open until Thursday, May 21, at 3:00 PM, or until the 300 available spots are filled. The cost is 20€ for federated cyclists and 30€ for non-federated. On-site registration will be possible on the day of the event if spaces remain. The refund policy for registrations is governed by the circuit's regulations.

The event includes a non-competitive category for cycle tourists and competitive categories such as cadet, junior, sub23, elite, master 30, master 40, master 50, and master 60, for both men and women. Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each competitive category. The next event in this circuit will be the 'XI Marcha MTB Sierras de Serón', scheduled for Sunday, June 21.