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Event summary
The Mountain Quest 2026 is an ultra mountain bike (BTT) event taking place on June 20, 2026, in Amarante, Portugal. It features a 200 km solo stage and a 200 km + 70 km Mutant Quest challenge, both requiring GPS navigation and self-sufficiency.
Participants must be at least 19 years old and demonstrate mountain self-sufficiency skills to handle extreme physical and mental challenges in varying weather conditions. The race is open to individuals and pairs, with strict rules on navigation, mandatory equipment, and time cut-offs.
The event offers a unique mountain terrain experience with trails, forest roads, and small asphalt sections, emphasizing respect for nature and self-reliance. It includes competitive categories for elites and masters, with prizes for top finishers and a special recognition for Mutant Quest finishers.
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Age categories/divisions:
• ELITE Men 19-39 years
• Men 40-49 years
• Men 50-59 years
• Gran Master Men 60+ years
• Female General, ELITE, M40, M50, Gran Master
• Duplas: Male (Man/Man), Female (Woman/Woman), Mixed (Woman/Man)
Start/finish locations: Amarante, Portugal
Start times per category/distance: 05:00 for all categories/distances
Cut-off times:
• Start: 05:00h
• KM 40 (Aboboreira): 10:00h (5h)
• KM 90 (Marão): 15:00h (10h)
• KM 130 (Cabana/Alvão): 19:30h (14h30m)
• Finish (Amarante): 00:00h (19h)
Participants limit: 350 participants for 200 KM / Mutant distances
Registration deadline: June 1, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Paths, trails, forest roads (unpaved), small asphalt sections
Course format: GPS navigation only, no physical markings, self-sufficiency required
Race routes: 200 km solo stage and 200 km + 70 km Mutant Quest challenge
Toilets and aid station placement: No official aid stations; athletes must carry their own food and hydration; allowed to use cafes and fountains along the route
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in each category; special trophies for Mutant Quest finishers
Location
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MTB 200 km
MTB 200 km Doubles
MTB 100 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, identification wristband, GPS track, T-shirt, insurance, final aid, finisher medal, showers
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: no official aid stations; allowed to use cafes and fountains along the route
🚿 Showers available
🏆 Prizes for top 3 finishers in each category and special trophies for Mutant Quest finishers
