MessengerMTB Marathon Canha 2026
- Sun, December 6, 2026
- 14 € — 15 €
- 4 races
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Registration closes in 47 days 00 hours 16 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The XX Edition Maratona BTT Canha is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on December 6, 2026, in Canha, Setúbal. It offers two distances: a 60 km marathon for experienced riders and a 35 km half marathon for those seeking a more relaxed ride.
The event welcomes all types of mountain bikes, including e-bikes, with separate general classifications for e-bike categories. It is a leisure-focused event, not part of any competitive championship or series, emphasizing enjoyment of nature trails and promoting the region.
Participants range from youth to veterans, with categories for men and women, and the race atmosphere is recreational and community-oriented, with support and amenities such as refreshments, showers, and bike washing.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Quartel dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Canha
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:30 – E-bikes
• 09:35 – Meia Maratona (35 km)
• 09:40 – Maratona (60 km)
Participant limit: 750 participants
Registration deadline: December 2, 2026 or until participant limit is reached
Surface types: Rural roads and trails with natural terrain
Course format: Point-to-point or looped on marked trails with directional signage and ground markings
Race routes:
• Maratona: approximately 60 km
• Meia Maratona: approximately 35 km
Timing method: Times recorded and published by categories and age groups
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquid and solid refreshments along the course; aid stations close after last rider passes or at course closing time
Prizes: Medals for all finishers, medals for top 3 overall in 35 km and 60 km, trophies for top 3 in each age category, medals for top e-bike finishers in both distances
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be given if the event is canceled due to weather or natural disasters. The event may be rescheduled to another date without refund. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Location
get directionsRaces
BTT 35 km
BTT 35 km
BTT 60 km
BTT 60 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: frontal bib (customizable on request and payment), event wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal
⏱️ Timing + results by category and age group
🛟 Safety support: support from local authorities and emergency contacts provided
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments along the course
🚿 Showers available at finish in the fire station and public changing rooms
🧳 Bike washing service at finish
🏆 Medals and trophies for top finishers by category and overall
