4th Taça de Portugal Downhill presented by Shimano - Downhill De Prozelo - C1

The 4th Portugal Cup XCO / XCO Jamor is a cross-country Olympic (XCO) mountain bike race taking place on May 9 and 10, 2026, at the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor in Portugal. This UCI C2 class event features a challenging 4,000-meter closed circuit with technical elements such as steep climbs, rock gardens, jumps, and technical descents.

The race is exclusively for licensed competitive athletes in categories Sub-17, Sub-19, Sub-23, Elites, and Masters, both male and female. It promises to attract top national and international riders, offering a true test of endurance, technical skill, and strategy.

The event includes separate classifications per category, electronic timing, and podium ceremonies with trophies and monetary prizes according to UCI regulations. The course was remodeled in 2024 to enhance its technical difficulty and safety.

The Inter Regional Meeting of MTB Schools – Zone B is a competitive mountain bike event taking place on May 9, 2026, in Porto de Mós, Portugal. It features categories for young athletes from sub-7 to sub-15, with distances ranging from skill and sprint races to line races of 2 to 10 km depending on age group.

Participation requires a valid competition license from the Portuguese Cycling Federation. The event is part of the national calendar and supervised by the Santarém Cycling Association, offering individual and school team classifications with prizes for top performers.

The race is held in the festive setting of the São Pedro Festival grounds, providing a structured and safe environment for young cyclists to compete and develop their skills.

The Corrida 40 anos Xistarca is a running event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Xistarca, taking place on May 9, 2026, at Parque Verde in Carnide. The event features multiple activities including a Kids Race for children up to 12 years old, a 5 km cycling event, a 5 km run, a 5 km walk, and a 5 km + 5 km relay race.

The races are open to all participants with age restrictions: the 5 km run and relay are for those over 18 years old, the walk is open to all ages, and the Kids Race is for children up to 12 years old. Registration is free but limited to 1500 participants. The event honors the history and values of Xistarca, promoting sport and physical activity across generations.

Participants will experience a festive atmosphere celebrating effort, passion for sport, and community spirit, with awards for top finishers and teams.

The Bairrada Ultra Marathon 2026 is a mountain bike endurance race scheduled for May 9, 2026, in Águeda, Portugal. It offers a challenging course of approximately 150 km with 3,500 meters of elevation gain, featuring routes for individual riders as well as relay teams of two or three.

This event is open to all cyclists aged 18 and over for individual participation, with younger categories allowed in team formats with authorization. The race includes categories for traditional mountain bikes, e-bikes, and paracyclists, creating an inclusive competition for diverse participants.

Riders will experience stunning trails through the heart of the Bairrada region, guided exclusively by GPS for precision and environmental respect. The atmosphere combines personal challenge, adventure, and camaraderie, with options to compete solo or in mixed or gender-specific teams, adding a dynamic and festive spirit to the event.