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Event summary
The 19th Maratona BTT/XCM Ansião is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on May 24, 2026, in Ansião, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including a 98 km Elite Marathon, 69 km Short Marathon, 45 km Half Marathon, and a 25 km Raid.
The event is open to licensed competitive athletes, federated cyclists in the Cycling for All category, and non-federated riders aged 19 and above. It is part of the Portugal XCM Cup and follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation.
The race courses traverse rural trails and paths around Ansião, starting and finishing in the town, with marked routes and a focus on environmental responsibility. The event aims to promote cycling as a healthy, non-polluting sport and to highlight the tourism potential of the Ansião region.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Elite Male (Marathon Elite 98 km)
• M30, M35 (Marathon Elite 98 km)
• M40, M45, M50, M55, M60, M65, Elite Female, M30F, M40F, M50F, Paracyclists D Male, E-Bikes Male/Female (Short Marathon 69 km)
• Paracyclists Female and Male C, SUB17M, SUB17F, SUB19M, SUB19F, M70+, F70+ (Half Marathon 45 km and Raid 25 km)
Start/finish locations: Start and finish in the town of Ansião
Start times per category/distance:
• Taça de Portugal XCM: 09:00
• Open categories (Marathon Short and Half Marathon): 09:20
Cut-off times: Control points close 2 hours after the first athlete passes
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 23, 16:00–20:00 at ANSIBIKERS headquarters
• May 24, 07:00–08:15 at event location
Participants limit: 600 athletes
Registration deadline: May 21, 2026, 23:59 or until limits reached
Surface types: Trails and rural paths, some open to public road and pedestrian traffic
Course format: Marked routes with plates and ribbons, respecting road traffic laws
Race routes:
• Marathon Elite: 98 km, +2915 m elevation
• Short Marathon: 69 km, +1851 m elevation
• Half Marathon: 45 km, +839 m elevation
• Raid: 25 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory control points
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid aid stations (water and isotonic) at strategic points, operated by volunteers
Prizes: Medals for top five in Open categories for Short Marathon, Half Marathon, E-Bike and Raid; trophies for other categories
Location
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MTB 98 km
MTB 69 km
MTB 45 km
MTB 25 km
MTB 98 km Non federated
MTB 69 km Non federated
MTB 45 km Non federated
MTB 25 km Non federated
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: participation kit including partner gifts and information, race bib (frontal)
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for top five in Open categories
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and first aid available, emergency medical teams along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included via Portuguese Cycling Federation
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshments (water and isotonic) at multiple points
🚿 Showers and changing rooms access included
🧳 Access to bike washing area
