MessengerINTERMUNICIPAL CUP 3H RESISTANCE MTB 2026 - LOURES
Event summary
The Intermunicipal Cup 3H MTB Endurance is a mountain bike endurance race series held in 2026 across six events in various municipalities including Loures, Alenquer, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The Loures event is scheduled for July 11, 2026, at 15:00 in Póvoa Santa Iria, Lisbon.
The race features a 3-hour endurance format with circuits approximately 4 to 7 km long for the main event and shorter circuits for juvenile categories, ranging from 500 meters for the youngest to up to 3 km for older youth categories. The competition is open to licensed and non-licensed riders aged 5 and above, with multiple age and gender categories, including e-Bikes.
The event is part of a competitive amateur series with point classifications and prizes for top finishers. Juvenile races occur on the same day as the endurance races, with specific start times and distances. The race atmosphere is competitive and structured, with safety and fair play emphasized.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Pupilos/Sub-7 (2020-2021)
• Benjamins/Sub-9 (2018-2019)
• Iniciados/Sub-11 (2016-2017)
• Infantis/Sub-13 (2014-2015)
• Juvenis/Sub-15 (2012-2013)
• Cadetes/Sub-17 (2010-2011, 1 hour race)
• Juniores/Sub-19 (2008-2009, 2 hours race)
• Sub-23 (2004-2007)
• Elites (1997-2003)
• Master 30 (1987-1996)
• Master 40 (1977-1986)
• Master 50 (1967-1976)
• Master 60 (1966 and before)
• E-Bikes (born before 2007, single category)
Start/finish locations: Various municipalities including Loures (Póvoa Santa Iria), Alenquer, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, Lisbon
Start times per category/distance:
• 3H Endurance main race: 14:00 or 15:00 depending on location
• Juvenile races start 20, 30, or 40 minutes before the end of the 3H race depending on category
• Sub-17 and Sub-19 start later during the 3H race to complete 1 or 2 hours respectively
Cut-off times: Maximum 30 minutes allowed to complete the last lap after the 3-hour race time ends
Bib pick-up time and location: 2 hours before the start of each event at designated secretariat
Participants limit: 500 athletes per event
Surface types: Mountain bike circuits approximately 4 to 7 km for 3H race; 500 m to 3 km for juvenile races
Course format: Circuit races with marked routes using plates and tapes
Race routes: 4-7 km circuits for 3H endurance; 1-3 km circuits for juvenile races; specific shorter course for youngest categories
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Designated zones for technical and supply support; outside these zones assistance is prohibited
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and top 3 per category per event; special prizes for E-Bikes; awards ceremony after last event on November 14, 2026 in Mafra
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E-bike 3H
MTB 3H
Youth MTB
Kids MTB
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, electronic chip
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each category and overall
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical assistance provided
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: designated zones for supply and technical support
📸 Photography/video coverage: images authorized for promotional use
🏆 Podium awards for top finishers in each category and overall
