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Event summary
The UltraMaratona – Pão de Kilo (UMPK) 2026 is a mountain bike and gravel endurance event taking place on May 23, 2026, in Batalha, Leiria, Portugal. The race offers three challenging distances: the UMPK150MILHAS (150 miles / 241 km), UMPK150 (150 km), and UMPK100 (100 km), each with significant elevation gains and multiple aid stations providing liquids and solids approximately every 30 km.
Open to all cyclists including MTB, gravel, and e-bikes (except for the UMPK150MILHAS which prohibits e-bikes), the event is non-competitive but includes official classification with GPS tracking for route validation. The course features demanding terrain across scenic rural and natural areas, requiring full adherence to traffic laws and respectful coexistence with agricultural and leisure users.
The race atmosphere blends endurance challenge with community spirit, complemented by a kids’ zone with mini-autodrome and inflatables, and a festive closing party. With limited entries for each distance, this event is designed for passionate cyclists seeking to test their limits in a unique setting.
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Age categories/divisions:
• General
• Female
• Sub 23
• Master 30
• Master 40
• Master 50
• Master 60
Start/finish locations: Vila da Batalha
Start times per category/distance:
• UMPK150MILHAS: 01:00
• UMPK150 and UMPK100: 07:15
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 22, 2026, 18:00-22:00
• Location: Secretariado (race secretariat)
Participants limit:
• UMPK150MILHAS: 30 participants
• UMPK150: 150 participants
• UMPK100: 150 participants
Registration deadline: May 15, 2026
Surface types: Off-road terrain for MTB and gravel bikes
Course format: Point-to-point with 7 aid stations for UMPK150MILHAS, 4 for UMPK150, and 2-3 for UMPK100
Race routes:
• UMPK150MILHAS: 241 km, 6000+ m elevation gain
• UMPK150: 150 km, 2850+ m elevation gain
• UMPK100: 100 km, 2100+ m elevation gain
Timing method: GPS tracking with controls at start, finish, and strategic points
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations every ~30 km offering liquids and solids
Drop bag policy: Deposit for material drop-off available on race day morning
Prizes: Classified results by category; no prize details specified
Location
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BTT 241 km
BTT 150 km
BTT 100 km
E-bike 150 km
E-bike 100 km
Gravel 150 km
Gravel 100 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and race material delivered before race start
⏱️ Timing + classification via GPS with partial time checks
🛟 Safety support: mandatory adherence to road code; organization provides safety oversight
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solid food approximately every 30 km
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: deposit available for material delivery to aid stations
🧖 Post-race festive closing party
