Resistência MTB Alcanena 2026

  • Sat, September 5, 2026
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Event summary

The Resistência BTT Alcanena 2026 is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on September 5, 2026, in Alcanena, Santarém, Portugal. The event offers two race formats: a 2-hour and a 3-hour endurance race, both sharing the same mixed urban and off-road circuit.

Open to all mountain bike practitioners aged 12 and above, the race is part of the 2026 Troféu BTT Ribatejo Norte series, with the 2-hour race classified as a sprint and the 3-hour race as a marathon format. The course runs through the historic center and outskirts of Alcanena, featuring streets, squares, cobblestones, and dirt paths, providing a varied and challenging terrain.

The event fosters a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere with multiple categories including E-Bike and Gravel bikes, and awards for various age groups and genders. Participants also enjoy amenities such as liquid refreshments, post-race dinner, and bike washing facilities.

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Start/finish locations: Praça 8 de Maio (Praça do Município), Alcanena

Start times per category/distance:
• 18:00 start for both Resistência 2h and Resistência 3h simultaneously
• 20:00 cut-off for starting laps in Resistência 2h
• 21:00 cut-off for starting laps in Resistência 3h

Cut-off times:
• Participants cannot start a new lap after 2h or 3h depending on category
• Participants inside the course at cut-off have 30 minutes to complete their lap

Bib pick-up time and location: 15:00 opening of secretariat on event day

Participants limit: 200 validated registrations

Registration deadline: August 29, 2026, 23:59

Surface types: Mixed urban (streets, squares, cobblestones) and dirt paths

Course format: Closed circuit of approximately 6 to 8 km

Race routes: Circuit through historic center and outskirts of Alcanena

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with radiofrequency detection

Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid refreshment zone after the finish line

Prizes: Trophies for top 3 in multiple categories including general, E-Bike, Gravel, and age groups; monetary prizes for 4 fastest laps excluding E-Bikes


Alcanena , Santarém

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, electronic chip, sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies and monetary prizes for fastest laps
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip with radiofrequency
🛟 Safety support: human and material aid, vehicle support for emergencies
🛡️ Insurance: individual accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water available after the finish line
🚿 Showers and sanitary facilities provided (location to be defined)
🧳 Access to bike washing zone
🍽️ Post-race meal: soup, bifana sandwich, and drink


FAQ

How can I register for the event?

Registrations are made online at the A Pedalar website until August 29, 2026, or until 200 validated entries are reached. Payment is done via Multibanco, MB Way, or other methods provided.

Can children participate?

Yes, the event is open to participants aged 12 and above (age as of 2026). Minors must submit a signed responsibility waiver by a guardian.

What is the race course like?

The course is a closed circuit of approximately 6 to 8 km, mixing urban streets, squares, cobblestones, and dirt paths around Alcanena.

Is special equipment required?

Use of a rigid homologated helmet is mandatory, as well as front and rear lights on the bike or helmet since part of the race occurs at night.

How do I get my race bib and chip?

The secretariat opens at 15:00 on race day for bib and chip pick-up at the start location in Praça 8 de Maio, Alcanena.

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