#4 Cup of Portugal XCM

Sun, May 24, 2026
10 € — 15 €
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Event summary

The 19th Maratona BTT/XCM Ansião is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on May 24, 2026, in Ansião, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including a 98 km Elite Marathon, 69 km Short Marathon, 45 km Half Marathon, and a 25 km Raid.

The event is open to licensed competitive athletes, federated cyclists in the Cycling for All category, and non-federated riders aged 19 and above. It is part of the Portugal XCM Cup and follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation.

The race courses traverse rural trails and paths around Ansião, starting and finishing in the town, with marked routes and a focus on environmental responsibility. The event aims to promote cycling as a healthy, non-polluting sport and to highlight the tourism potential of the Ansião region.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Elite Male (Marathon Elite 98 km)
• M30, M35 (Marathon Elite 98 km)
• M40, M45, M50, M55, M60, M65, Elite Female, M30F, M40F, M50F, Paracyclists D Male, E-Bikes Male/Female (Short Marathon 69 km)
• Paracyclists Female and Male C, SUB17M, SUB17F, SUB19M, SUB19F, M70+, F70+ (Half Marathon 45 km and Raid 25 km)

Start/finish locations: Start and finish in the town of Ansião

Start times per category/distance:
• Taça de Portugal XCM: 09:00
• Open categories (Marathon Short and Half Marathon): 09:20

Cut-off times: Control points close 2 hours after the first athlete passes

Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 23, 16:00–20:00 at ANSIBIKERS headquarters
• May 24, 07:00–08:15 at event location

Participants limit: 600 athletes

Registration deadline: May 21, 2026, 23:59 or until limits reached

Surface types: Trails and rural paths, some open to public road and pedestrian traffic

Course format: Marked routes with plates and ribbons, respecting road traffic laws

Race routes:
• Marathon Elite: 98 km, +2915 m elevation
• Short Marathon: 69 km, +1851 m elevation
• Half Marathon: 45 km, +839 m elevation
• Raid: 25 km

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory control points

Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid aid stations (water and isotonic) at strategic points, operated by volunteers

Prizes: Medals for top five in Open categories for Short Marathon, Half Marathon, E-Bike and Raid; trophies for other categories

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Ansião, Leiria

10 €

15 €

🎽 Athlete kit: participation kit including partner gifts and information, race bib (frontal)
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for top five in Open categories
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and first aid available, emergency medical teams along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included via Portuguese Cycling Federation
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshments (water and isotonic) at multiple points
🚿 Showers and changing rooms access included
🧳 Access to bike washing area

Registration is exclusively online via the official event website www.ansibikers.com or the Portuguese Cycling Federation site. Payment must be completed to validate registration.

Yes, non-federated riders aged 19 or older can participate by paying an additional insurance fee during registration.

The event includes a 98 km marathon (+2915m elevation), 69 km short marathon (+1851m), 45 km half marathon (+839m), and a 25 km raid.

Yes, wearing a helmet properly during the entire race is mandatory.

The race has medical teams along the course, mandatory control points, and vehicles monitoring the riders. Participants must comply with traffic laws.

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