Messenger1st Ultra Marathon MTB/Gravel do Sor
- Sat, September 19, 2026
- 40 € — 80 €
- 5 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 1st Ultra Maratona BTT/Gravel do Sor is a mountain bike and gravel endurance race taking place on September 19, 2026, in Ponte de Sor, Portalegre. The race features a challenging approximately 120 km course with a positive elevation gain of about 1500 meters.
Open to individual participants and relay teams, including categories for BTT, Gravel, E-Bike, and mixed teams, the event requires participants to be 18 years or older. The race is innovative, using GPS navigation instead of traditional plastic ribbons, ensuring a safer and more ecological experience.
The route passes through the parishes of Ponte de Sor, Galveias, and Montargil, alongside the scenic margins of the Montargil reservoir, offering a natural and motivating landscape for participants.
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Plan itInformation
Start/finish locations: Anfiteatro da Zona Ribeirinha de Ponte de Sor
Start times per category/distance:
• BTT, E-Bike and Duplas: 08:00
• Gravel: 08:10
Cut-off times:
• Km 67: 5 hours
• Km 120: 9 hours
Participants limit: 250 valid registrations
Registration deadline: September 14, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: BTT and Gravel terrain
Course format: Approximately 120 km with GPS navigation, no physical markings
Race routes: Through the parishes of Ponte de Sor, Galveias, and Montargil, along the margins of the Albufeira de Montargil
Timing method: GPS tracking and category-based timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Zones of Abastecimento (ZA) with solid and liquid food; external support only allowed in designated areas
Prizes: Finisher medal, prizes for top 3 in each category
Location
get directionsRaces
Ultra Cycling MTB 120 km
Ultra Cycling GRAVEL 120 km
Ultra Cycling MTB/GRAVEL 120 km Men Relay
Ultra Cycling MTB/GRAVEL 120 km Women Relay
Ultra Cycling MTB/GRAVEL 120 km Mixed Relay
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official t-shirt, race bib, front number
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal
⏱️ Timing + GPS tracking with category classification
🛟 Safety support: mandatory helmet use, mobile support vehicles
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid food at official supply zones
🚿 Balneários (showers) available
🧳 Mechanical support zones
🏆 Prizes for the top 3 finishers in each category
🍽️ Meal included at the end of the race
