2nd BTT Marathon Campo Branco 2026

  • Sun, September 13, 2026
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Event summary

The II Maratona BTT Campo Branco 2026 is a non-competitive mountain bike event taking place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Castro Verde, Beja. It offers two main routes: a 45 km Half Marathon with medium/easy difficulty and a 75 km Marathon with medium difficulty, including a category for E-Bikes on the Marathon distance.

The event is open to cyclists with or without sports licenses, including federated and non-federated participants of Portuguese or other nationalities. It promotes cycling as a recreational and sporting activity, encouraging personal development and greater participation in amateur competitions.

The race routes are well marked and include control points to ensure full course completion. The event features staggered starts by category and numbered boxes for organization, creating a structured and safe environment for all participants.

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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at access to the old Entradas road, Castro Verde

Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – E-Bikes Marathon
• 09:05 – Marathon
• 09:10 – Half Marathon

Age categories/divisions:
• Half Marathon 45 km: Feminine Elites (16-39), Feminine Master (40+), Juniors (16-19), Elites (20-29), Master 30 (30-34), Master 35 (35-39), Master 40 (40-44), Master 45 (45-49), Master 50 (50-54), Master 55 (55-59), Master 60 (60+)
• Marathon 75 km: Feminine Elites (16-39), Feminine Master (40+), Feminine E-Bikes (16+), Elites (20-29), Master 30 (30-34), Master 35 (35-39), Master 40 (40-44), Master 45 (45-49), Master 50 (50-54), Master 55 (55-59), Master 60 (60+), Masculine E-Bikes (16+)

Participants limit: 500

Registration deadline: September 8, 2026 at 23:59 (local time)

Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 12, 15:00–18:00 at NSCP Castro Verde headquarters
• September 13, 07:00–08:00 near Escola EB 2,3 António Francisco Colaço

Surface types: Rural paths in Castro Verde and neighboring municipalities

Course format: Two routes with some common sections, marked and controlled

Race routes:
• Half Marathon approx. 45 km, medium/easy difficulty
• Marathon approx. 75 km, medium difficulty
• Marathon E-Bike approx. 75 km, medium difficulty

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations and assistance at Entradas (18 km), Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Aracelis (33 km), Monte Canal (31 km and 62 km)
• Toilets, showers, and changing rooms at Pavilhão Desportivo da Escola EB 2,3 António Francisco Colaço

Timing method: Control points with passage marks on bib number

Prizes: Awards for fastest participants by age and gender categories in Marathon and Half Marathon


Castro Verde, Beja

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: participation kit including bib number, meal voucher, information, and optional gifts
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at multiple points along the routes
🛟 Safety support: logistical support, mechanical assistance, medical support, and a support vehicle following the course
🚿 Showers, changing rooms, and toilets available at the sports pavilion
🧳 GPX files of the routes provided for GPS devices


FAQ

How do I get to the event?

The event takes place in Castro Verde, with start and finish at the old Entradas road. Toilets and showers are at Escola EB 2,3 António Francisco Colaço.

Can children participate?

Participants must be at least 17 years old for the Half Marathon and 18 for the Marathon. Athletes aged 16 or 17 can participate if they turn 17 during 2026 with parental authorization.

How do I register?

Registration is online at www.apedalar.pt until September 8, 2026, or until 500 participants are reached. Payment completes the registration.

Is special clothing required?

Use of a properly fastened protective helmet is mandatory. Clothing is at the cyclist's discretion but nudity and sandals are prohibited.

What is the elevation or difficulty of the race?

The Half Marathon is medium/easy difficulty over approximately 45 km, and the Marathon is medium difficulty over approximately 75 km.

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