Messenger24H MTB Famalicão 2026
Event summary
The 24H BTT Famalicão 2026 is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on June 27-28, 2026, in Louro, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. The event features a circuit of approximately 7 km per lap, designed for continuous 24-hour racing.
Open to all participants aged 14 and above, with special provisions for younger riders in relay teams, the race allows solo riders and teams of 2, 4, or 6 members in male, female, and mixed categories. E-bikes are permitted in specific categories but have separate classifications.
The race offers a challenging endurance format with night riding requiring mandatory front and rear lights, and a festive atmosphere celebrating the 20th anniversary of the event. Awards are given for overall and category winners, including fastest lap prizes.
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Start/finish locations: Louro – Vila Nova de Famalicão
Age categories/divisions:
• Solo, Duplas (teams of 2), Equipa de 4, Equipa de 6
• Categories: Feminino, Masculino, Mistas
• Minimum age 14 years; under 14 allowed only in 6-member relay teams with limited participation time
Start times per category/distance: Start at 11:00 on June 27, 2026; race ends at 11:00 on June 28, 2026
Cut-off times: Race duration is 24 hours; laps completed after 11:00 on June 28 are not counted
Bib pick-up time and location: June 26, 17:00–21:00 at Louropel; June 27, from 08:00 at secretariat
Registration deadline: June 12, 2026, 24:00 (with late registration possible with surcharge)
Surface types: Mountain bike circuit
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with individual chips per participant/bike
Toilets and aid station placement: Zones of water and solid food supply available
Prizes: Awards for top 3 teams in each category and age group, fastest lap prizes, and team with most laps completed
Location
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MTB 24H Solo
MTB 24H Duos
MTB 24H Relay of 4
MTB 24H Relay of 6
E-bike 24H Solo
E-bike 24H Relay of 4
E-bike 24H Relay of 6
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: dorsal (bib), electronic chip, identification wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top 3 in each category and fastest lap
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: ambulances, motorcycles, vans, and rescue teams on course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water and solid food supply zones
🚿 Access to changing rooms with hot showers
🧳 Assistance mechanical support available
🏕️ Camping zone and team parking with electricity
🧖 Post-race activities and event memorabilia
