Fiaba MTB Raid/Walk 2026
Event summary
The Fiaba BTT Raid/Passeio 2026 is a mountain bike event taking place on June 7, 2026, in Vila da Batalha, Portugal. It offers two distances: a 45 km Raid with medium/high difficulty and 950 m elevation gain, and a 25 km Passeio with easy difficulty and 350 m elevation gain.
The event is open to the general public without the need for a cycling federation license, welcoming both experienced athletes and less experienced riders, including minors with parental consent. The 45 km Raid features electronic timing and podiums, while the 25 km Passeio is a non-competitive ride but counts for team and age-related awards.
Participants will enjoy scenic trails around Batalha and Maceira, with a supportive and organized atmosphere including safety controls and refreshments. The event also promotes local heritage and nature sports.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juniores (Sub-18)
• Sub-23 + Elites (19 to 29 years)
• Masters A (30 to 39 years)
• Masters B (40 to 49 years)
• Masters C (50 to 59 years)
• Masters D (60 or more years)
Start/finish locations: Vila da Batalha
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for all participants
Cut-off times: 13:00 end of timing and course closure
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 6, 16:00–18:00 at Pavilhão Multiusos da Batalha
• June 7, 07:15–08:45 at Pavilhão Multiusos da Batalha
Participants limit: 300
Registration deadline: June 4, 2026 at 23:59 or until limit reached
Surface types: Rural paths and trails in Batalha, Leiria, and Porto de Mós
Course format: Single loop courses of 45 km and 25 km
Race routes: Trails around Batalha and Maceira with altimetry of +/- 950 m (45 km) and +/- 350 m (25 km)
Timing method: Electronic timing with 3 mandatory control points for 45 km Raid
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies along the course and at the finish
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 in each category (male, female, e-bikes, singlespeed), prizes for 3 largest teams, youngest and oldest finishers
Location
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E-bike 25 km
Singlespeed 25 km
MTB 25 km
Singlespeed 45 km
E-bike 45 km
MTB 45 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with number and emergency contacts, event t-shirt (if registered by May 31)
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers and special awards for teams and age categories
⏱️ Timing + electronic timing system with mandatory control points for 45 km Raid
🛟 Safety support: course marshals, authorities at crossings, and emergency contact numbers on bibs
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments along the course and at the finish line
🚿 Showers and bike washing facilities available at finish area
📸 Photography/video coverage: participants free to capture images; organization may use images for promotion