MessengerINTERMUNICIPAL CUP 3H RESISTANCE MTB 2026 - ALENQUER
Event summary
The Intermunicipal Cup 3H Resistance MTB is a mountain bike endurance race held in multiple locations including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The 2026 edition features six races, with the first event scheduled for May 31, 2026, in Alenquer.
The race offers a 3-hour resistance format with courses approximately 4 to 7 km long, alongside juvenile MTB races with shorter circuits from 500 meters to 3 km depending on age categories. Participants include licensed competitive athletes and non-federated riders aged 5 years and older.
The event is part of a series with point-based classifications and prizes for top finishers in various categories, including electric bikes. The race atmosphere is competitive amateur with organized team and individual participation, supported by multiple cycling clubs and municipalities.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Prova Juvenil BTT: Sub-7 (Pupilos), Sub-9 (Benjamins), Sub-11 (Iniciados), Sub-13 (Infantis), Sub-15 (Juvenis) for both males and females
• Taça Inter-Municipal 3H Resistência BTT: Sub-17 (Cadetes), Sub-19 (Juniores), Sub-23, Elites, Master 30, Master 40, Master 50, Master 60 for males and females
• E-Bikes: single category for males and females born before 2007 inclusive
Start/finish locations: Multiple locations including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Jamor (Oeiras), Amadora, Monsanto (Lisboa)
Start times per category/distance:
• Alenquer – 31 May 2026 at 09:00
• Loures – 11 July 2026 at 15:00
• Mafra – 12 September 2025 at 15:00
• Jamor (Oeiras) – 19 September 2025 at 19:00
• Amadora – 11 October 2025 at 09:00
• Monsanto (Lisboa) – 25 October 2025 at 09:00
Cut-off times: Maximum time for last lap is 30 minutes after the 3-hour race ends (adjustable by organization)
Bib pick-up time and location: Two hours before the start of each event, with presentation of identification document
Participants limit: 500 athletes per event
Surface types: Mountain bike terrain with circuits approximately 4 to 7 km for 3H Resistance and 0.5 to 3 km for Juvenile races
Course format: Circuit races with marked routes using plates and tapes
Race routes: 3H Resistance MTB: 4 to 7 km loops; Juvenile races: 0.5 km (Sub7/Sub9) to 3 km with duration limits (20 to 40 minutes depending on category)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Designated zones for technical and supply support; outside these zones support is prohibited
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and per category per race; final trophies awarded on 14 November 2026 in Mafra for overall and category winners including E-Bikes
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E-bike 3H
MTB 3H
Youth MTB
Kids MTB
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each category and overall
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical assistance included
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: designated zones for supply and technical support
📸 Photography/video coverage: images authorized for event promotion
