12th Marathon of the Falcons of the Plain

The 1st Passeio SVP BTT is a mountain bike event taking place on May 3, 2026, in São Vicente do Paúl, Santarém. It offers two marked routes of 25 km and 45 km with medium and low/medium difficulty levels, featuring rural trails and public roads.

This event is open to all participants with bicycles including BTT, E-Bike, and Gravel, emphasizing safety and adherence to the traffic code. It has a recreational character with general classification and prizes for the top male and female finishers in each distance.

The II Passeio BTT – Por Trilhos da Pedra Aguda is a non-competitive mountain bike event taking place on May 3, 2026, in Peraboa, Covilhã, Castelo Branco. It offers two routes: a 20 km low difficulty course and a 55 km medium/high difficulty course.

The event is open to participants aged 14 and older, with a requirement for parental authorization for those under 18. Although non-competitive, finishers receive a medal, and participant times and order of arrival are recorded.

The ride features rural trails, public roads, and national and municipal roads, with support vehicles and multiple aid stations along the routes. The atmosphere is recreational and inclusive, suitable for mountain biking enthusiasts.

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 UCVNF Cycling Training Championship is a cycling event for children aged 2 to 16, taking place from May to September 2026 in Jesufrei, Avidos, and Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. It consists of three races on different terrains: a mostly dirt BTT/XCO circuit in Jesufrei, an asphalt road circuit in Avidos, and a mixed urban race in Vila Nova de Famalicão’s Devesa park.

The championship is open to all children who enjoy and are capable of riding a bicycle, with categories from Sub-5 to Sub-17 according to age. It aims to promote cycling as a sport and healthy activity for young people, offering varied experiences across different terrains to help children develop skills and discover their preferences.

Each race awards medals to the top three boys and girls per category, with trophies for the top three overall scorers after all three races and participation diplomas for those completing the full championship.