MessengerMTB Marathon of Encostas do Bussaco
- Sun, October 11, 2026
- 13 €
- 4 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Maratona BTT de Encostas do Bussaco is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on October 11, 2026, in Luso / Serra do Bussaco, Portugal. It offers competitive distances of 65 km (Marathon) and 40 km (Half Marathon), as well as non-competitive options including a 25 km bike ride and a 10 km walk.
Open to both federated and non-federated athletes aged 16 and above, with a minimum age of 18 for the elite marathon category. The event is part of the Taça XCM do Centro series, governed by the Associação de Ciclismo da Beira Litoral (ACBL) and follows UCI and UVP-FPC regulations.
The race features marked routes with mandatory control points and a maximum completion time of 6 hours. The competition includes various categories for men, women, paracyclists, and e-MTB riders, with a festive and competitive atmosphere supported by organized start boxes and official timing.
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Plan itInformation
Start/finish locations: Luso / Serra do Bussaco
Start times per category/distance: General start at 09:30; non-federated athletes start after the main race
Cut-off times: Maximum time to complete the race is 6 hours
Bib pick-up time and location: October 10, 16:00–20:00 and October 11, 07:00–09:15 at Sede da ARCAP (Pego – Vacariça)
Registration deadline: October 7, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Mountain bike trails in Serra do Bussaco
Course format: Marked routes with mandatory control points; separate routes for federated and non-federated athletes
Race routes:
• Marathon: 65 km
• Half Marathon: 40 km
• Non-competitive bike ride: 25 km
• Walk: 10 km
Timing method: Official timing with control points
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations provided along the route
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 in each category; commemorative prizes for all participants; mandatory presence at awards ceremony
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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E-bike 40 km
BTT 40 km
BTT 25 km
10 km Walking
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: participation, gifts, bibs
🥤 Aid stations: refreshments provided
🛡️ Insurance: included in registration
🚿 Showers and bike washing available
🏆 Prizes: trophies for top 3 in each category and commemorative prizes for all participants
