2nd BTT Ride - Through the Trails of Pedra Aguda

The 4th Maratona BTT Cidade de Tavira is a competitive amateur mountain bike marathon taking place on May 3, 2026, starting and finishing at the Parque de Feiras e Exposições in Tavira, Faro. The event offers two race distances: a 50 km marathon and a 35 km half marathon, with separate categories for licensed competitors, cycling for all participants, and e-bikes.

Open to athletes aged 15 and older, including licensed and non-licensed riders, the race is part of the regional cycling calendar and features individual timed classifications and awards by category and finishing order. The race atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, with strict safety rules such as mandatory helmets and respect for traffic regulations.

Participants can expect well-marked routes with at least one or two aid stations depending on the distance, access to hot showers, bike washing zones, and a post-race meal option. The event also emphasizes environmental responsibility and social conduct among participants.

The São Jorge de Ponta a Ponta is an ultra trail running and multi-discipline event taking place on May 2, 2026, on the island of São Jorge in the Azores. It features a longitudinal crossing of the island from west to east, offering a unique challenge in a stunning natural setting.

Distances include Ultra Trail 80K, Ultra Marathon 64K, Marathon 30K, Trail Run 45K, Ultra Walk 64K, Walk 30K, MTB 90K, and a 2x32K relay. There is also a Trail Run Kids 1.5K for children. The event is open to individual participants and teams, attracting athletes from the Azores and beyond.

The race showcases incredible landscapes in the heart of the Azores, combining personal challenge with the beauty of the island’s terrain. It is organized by Aventour Azores Adventures with support from various sponsors and entities.

The 5th Stage – Resistência BTT BICIARCA is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on May 2, 2026, in Aguada de Baixo, Águeda, Portugal. This event is part of the Championship of Mountain Bike Endurance of the Águeda Municipality – Bxpress series.

Organized by Clube Desportivo Águeda Bike Friends in partnership with the Municipality of Águeda, the race attracts mountain biking enthusiasts competing in a challenging endurance format.

The Floresta Bike Endurance (FBE) 2026 is a non-competitive mountain bike endurance adventure event taking place on May 2, 2026, in Vermoim, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal.

Organized by Floresta BTT, the MTB section of Grupo Desportivo e Recreativo da Floresta, the event is designed for riders aged 18 and over seeking a demanding GPS-based endurance challenge.

The FBE consists of a single-stage circular route with two distance options: 90 km and 140 km, both starting and finishing at the Pavilhão Municipal Terras de Vermoim.

The event is completed in full autonomy, with navigation exclusively via GPS (no course marking). It features significant elevation gain (over 2,000 m for the 90 km and over 3,500 m for the 140 km), providing a physically demanding experience across dirt roads and mountain terrain in the municipalities of Vila Nova de Famalicão, Guimarães, Felgueiras, Celorico de Basto, Fafe, and Taipas.

There is no general or age-group classification, as the event does not have a competitive character. Participants who successfully complete their chosen distance receive a finisher award.