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Event summary
The II Troféu de Resistência BTT de Alenquer – Inter Freguesias is a mountain bike endurance race series held in various locations within the Alenquer municipality throughout 2026. The event includes multiple races with durations of 2 hours each, featuring courses between 4 km and 7 km.
Open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, without the need for a sports license. The series includes categories for men and women across different age groups and e-bikes. The races take place on mostly dirt paths and single-tracks, offering a challenging off-road experience.
The event is organized by the Municipality of Alenquer in partnership with local parishes and associations, aiming to promote mountain biking locally and foster community sports participation.
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Participants limit: Maximum 300 participants per race
Registration deadline: Defined on the registration platform for each race
Bib pick-up time and location: Dorsals delivered on race day starting 2 hours before event start until 30 minutes before start, at the race secretariat or as indicated in individual race regulations
Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 23 (16-22 years)
• Elites (23-29 years)
• Masters A (30-39 years)
• Masters B (40-49 years)
• Masters C (50-59 years)
• Masters D (60+ years)
• E-Bikes (male and female categories)
Race routes: Mostly dirt roads and single-tracks with unknown control points to verify course compliance
Timing method: Electronic chip timing included in participant kit
Toilets and aid station placement: One assistance point on course; external assistance only allowed at this point on the right side of the course
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 in each category per race, awarded in podium ceremonies
Start/finish locations: Vary by race location within Alenquer municipality and partner parishes
Location
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MTB 2H
E-bike 2H
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: frontal bib with chip for time control, arm bands, participation gifts, insurance coverage
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each category per race
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: accompaniment of rescue means
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: one assistance point per course with permitted external assistance
🧳 Participant kit includes insurance, timing chip, and refreshments
