TAVIRA GRANFONDO 2026

The Maratona BTT 5 Cumes is a mountain bike marathon held annually in Barcelos, Portugal, with the next edition on September 27, 2026. It is the most participated marathon in the mountain biking discipline in Portugal, attracting thousands of athletes.

The race starts and finishes in the historic center of Barcelos, making it a national reference event in mountain biking. The event challenges participants to overcome five summits, offering a demanding and rewarding experience for mountain bike enthusiasts.

The Ultra Maratona Templários BTT (UMT) is a mountain bike adventure race with GPS navigation, taking place on October 3, 2026, in Tomar, Portugal. It features a challenging circular course of approximately 145 km with 3500 meters of elevation gain.

Participants can choose from several solo race options including the UMT BTT (145 km), Maratona BTT dos Templários (85 km), UMT Gravel (125 km), Maratona Gravel dos Templários (85 km), and Maratona E-bikes dos Templários (85 km). The event is open to all riders aged 18 and over, with special provisions for 15-17 year olds with parental consent.

The race is known for its high difficulty level, with mostly unpaved forest trails and paths, requiring strong endurance and navigation skills. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with official timing, classifications by age categories, and podium ceremonies.

The Gravel Meeting is a gravel cycling event taking place on October 3-4, 2026, in the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions of Portugal. Participants can choose between two race distances on the Race Day: approximately 80 km with 1000 m elevation gain or approximately 140 km with 2000 m elevation gain.

The event is open to both licensed and non-licensed athletes aged 18 and over, with minors allowed only with parental authorization and accompaniment. It offers a semi-autonomous format emphasizing respect for nature and self-sufficiency, with limited official support points.

The two-day experience includes a Social Ride & Community Experience on day one and the competitive Race Day on day two, featuring scenic rural and natural landscapes. The atmosphere combines adventure, camaraderie, and sustainability, with additional social activities such as a gravel party and after-ride events.

The Rota Coração da Ria is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Murtosa, Portugal. The race features a single approximately 50 km route that highlights the unique amphibious landscape along the ria, including forest trails and cultivated fields.

Participation is open to all riders aged 16 and above, including those on mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes. The event starts at 09:30 from Parque da Saldida-Murtosa, with a maximum completion time of 4 hours.

The race offers a festive atmosphere with well-marked trails, three aid stations, and prizes awarded to the top finishers by gender and age categories, including a separate classification for e-bike riders.