3 Hours Resistance GRAC by ETHOS

  • Sat, May 16, 2026
  • Free — 25 
  • 4 races
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Event summary

The 3 Horas Resistência GRAC BTT is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on May 16, 2026, in Cruz, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. The race features a closed circuit of 5 km laps with medium difficulty, running from 16:00 to 19:00.

This event is part of the Campeonato Concelhio de Resistência 3 horas BTT de Famalicão, a championship consisting of six independent 3-hour endurance races. The championship is open to all mountain bike riders aged 17 and older, including solo and duo categories, as well as e-bike participants.

The race offers a competitive yet friendly atmosphere with categories for juniors, elites, masters, and mixed teams. A kids’ race is also held earlier on the same day, making it a family-friendly event.

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Start/finish locations: Largo Sr. dos Aflitos 166, 4760-191 Cruz, Vila Nova de Famalicão

Start times per category/distance: 16:00 to 19:00

Participants limit: 450 per race

Registration deadline: 23:59 on the Monday before each race

Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors (17-18 years)
• Sub-23/Elites (19-29 years)
• Masters 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
• Elites Females (17-29 years)
• Master A Females (30-39 years)
• Master B Females (40+ years)
• Duos Male, Female, Mixed (15+ years)
• E-Bikes Male Master A (17-39 years)
• E-Bikes Male Master B (40+ years)
• E-Bikes Female

Timing method: Electronic timing with lap counting

Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments provided; final food and drink included

Prizes: Podium awards for top 3 in each category at each race

Bib pick-up time and location: Secretariado opens May 15 at 21:00-23:00 and May 16 from 9:00 to 13:30 at Paddock

Surface types: Mostly rural, wooded terrain with dirt paths

Race routes: 5 km closed circuit laps


Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: race bib
🏅 Finisher prize: podium awards for top 3 in each category
⏱️ Timing + live results with electronic lap counting
🛟 Safety support: insurance coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments during and after the race
🚿 Showers available at association headquarters
🧳 Bicycle washing and mechanical assistance provided
🏆 Championship points and leader jerseys awarded


FAQ

How do I register for the event?

Registration is done online at www.sinctime.com. Payment must be confirmed by May 12, 2025, for the 3 Horas Resistência GRAC BTT.

Can children participate?

A kids' race is held on the same day at 14:00. Participants aged 15-16 can compete in duos with a signed parental consent form.

What is the race course like?

The race is held on a 5 km closed circuit of medium difficulty, mostly rural and wooded with dirt paths.

Is special equipment required?

Wearing a helmet is mandatory throughout the race. For races ending at night, front and rear lights are required.

How do I get to the event?

The event takes place at Largo Sr. dos Aflitos 166, Cruz, Vila Nova de Famalicão. Specific parking or shuttle information is not provided.

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