16th MTB Raid SodiGás – Margens do Cávado
Event summary
The XVI Raid BTT SodiGás – Margens do Cávado is a mountain bike raid event taking place on May 31, 2026, starting and finishing at Praia Fluvial de Merelim S. Paio in Braga, Portugal. The event features a competitive 45 km raid and a non-competitive 25 km family ride, both traversing diverse trails and rural paths across several municipalities.
Open to all participants without physical limitations, the raid welcomes riders aged 18 and over for the 45 km race and from 14 years old for the family ride. The event promotes active leisure, group spirit, and the scenic riverside region of Cávado, offering a varied course with forest trails and rural roads.
Alongside the bike events, a medium-difficulty walk is held 30 minutes after the start, open to all without registration, creating a family-friendly atmosphere. The race includes multiple categories for men and women, including elite, master, gravel, and e-bike divisions, with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams.
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Plan itInformation
Participants limit: 500
Registration deadline: May 24, 2026
Start/finish locations: Praia Fluvial de Merelim S. Paio, Braga
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for all bike events and family ride; walk starts 30 minutes after bike start
Race routes:
• Raid BTT: approximately 45 km, medium physical/technical difficulty
• Passeio BTT: approximately 25 km, low difficulty, non-competitive
Surface types: Forest trails and rural paths
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Prizes:
• Individual trophies for top 3 in multiple male and female categories (Elites, Masters, Gravel, E-Bikes)
• Team prize for best combined time of top 3 athletes
• Mountain prize for first athlete at designated point
• Surprise prizes drawn among all participants
Location
get directionsRaces
MTB 45 km
MTB 25 km
Walk
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and documentation
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid nutritional support on course
🛟 Safety support: firefighters and event staff
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident coverage included
🚿 Hot showers and bike washing available after the race
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative souvenirs
🍽️ Post-race meal: bifana sandwich and drink
⏱️ Timing: electronic chip with live results
🎁 Surprise prizes drawn during podium ceremony