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Event summary
The Maratona BTT Rota da Cegonha 2026 is an amateur mountain bike marathon event taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Santo Estêvão, Benavente, Santarém. It offers two main distances: a full marathon of approximately 75 km and a half marathon of approximately 50 km.
The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over, including those using e-bikes, with classifications available for marathon e-bike participants. The race features rural paths and trails marked with white and red ribbons, with some sections open to other vehicles, requiring adherence to traffic rules.
Participants can compete individually in male and female categories across marathon and half marathon distances. The event includes classifications by age groups and teams, with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Male Sub-23 (up to 23 years)
• Male Elites (24-29 years)
• Male Masters 30 (30-34 years)
• Male Masters 35 (35-39 years)
• Male Masters 40 (40-44 years)
• Male Masters 45 (45-49 years)
• Male Masters 50 (50-54 years)
• Male Masters 55 (55-59 years)
• Male Masters 60 (60+ years, minimum 5 participants)
• Female Elites (up to 39 years, minimum 3 participants)
• Female Masters (40+ years, minimum 3 participants)
Start/finish locations: Santo Estêvão, Benavente, Santarém
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – E-Bikes Marathon and Half Marathon
• 09:15 – Marathon
• 09:20 – Half Marathon
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Day before event: 17:00–19:00 at start location
• Event day: 07:30–08:45 at start location
Participant limit: 493
Registration deadline: Wednesday before the event
Surface types: Rural paths and trails, open to other vehicles
Course format: Single loop approximately 50 km (Half Marathon) and 75 km (Marathon)
Race routes: Marked with white and red ribbons, GPX files provided, with signs for dangerous zones and mandatory stops
Timing method: Time control by event controllers and Apedalar company with checkpoints along the course
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 5 overall in Marathon and Half Marathon
• Trophies for top 3 in each age category
• Team prizes: 1st place – 400 wheels, 2nd place – 300 wheels, 3rd place – 200 wheels
Location
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BTT 70 km
BTT 50 km
E-BIKES 70 km
E-BIKES 50 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, arm bands, event wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers and teams
⏱️ Timing + time control with checkpoints along the course
🛟 Safety support: event controllers at checkpoints
🛡️ 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 event Facebook page
