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Event summary
The Taça Oeste XCM BTT 2026 is an amateur mountain bike marathon series organized by MR3eventus, taking place in Vimeiro-Lourinhã, Lisboa, with the first stage on October 4, 2026, starting at 09:00. The event features two distances: a Marathon of approximately 60 km and a Half Marathon of approximately 40 km, both on rural roads and trails.
Open to all participants aged 18 and over, with special provisions for under-18s with parental authorization. E-Bikes are allowed but only classified in the Marathon category. The competition includes multiple age categories for men and women, with a points system across four stages for overall classification.
The routes are marked with lime and red arrows, and participants must comply with traffic rules as the courses are open to other vehicles. The event emphasizes safety, mandatory helmet use, and adherence to regulations, creating a competitive yet amateur-friendly atmosphere.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-23 (up to 23 years) Male Marathon and Half Marathon
• Elites (24-29 years) Male Marathon and Half Marathon
• Masters 30 (30-39 years) Male Marathon and Half Marathon
• Masters 40 (40-49 years) Male Marathon and Half Marathon
• Masters 50 (50-59 years) Male Marathon and Half Marathon
• Masters 60 (60+ years) Male Marathon and Half Marathon (minimum 5 athletes per race)
• Elites Female (up to 39 years) Half Marathon (minimum 3 athletes per race)
• Masters Female (40+ years) Half Marathon (minimum 3 athletes per race)
Start/finish locations: Vimeiro-Lourinhã, Lisboa
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 start for all categories on race day
Cut-off times: Participants in Marathon must pass the split point by the time indicated by the organization before the race start, otherwise they will be disqualified.
Bib pick-up time and location: Secretariado opens day before each stage from 17:00 to 19:00 and on race day from 07:30 to 09:30 at the start location
Registration deadline: Tuesday before each event
Surface types: Rural roads and trails, open to other vehicles; participants must comply with traffic rules
Course format: Approximately 40 km (Half Marathon) and 60 km (Marathon) marked with lime and red arrows on white background, with GPX files provided
Race routes: Marked routes with additional signs for dangerous zones and mandatory stops; subject to change due to force majeure
Timing method: Time control by event controllers and Apedalar company with control points along the course
Prizes: Mandatory presence of top 3 classified in each category at award ceremonies; final prizes awarded at date and location to be communicated by organization
Location
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E-BIKES 60 km
E-BIKES 40 km
MTB 60 km
MTB 40 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and arm bands
🏅 Finisher prize: souvenirs and gifts
⏱️ Timing + time control with checkpoints along the course
🛟 Safety support: organization staff at control points
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments including final supply
🚿 Showers available
📸 Photos of each athlete available on official Facebook page
