Messenger3 Hours Resistance MTB - Santa Marinha
Event summary
The 3 Hours Resistance MTB Race – Santa Marinha will take place on May 30, 2026, at the Parque de Merendas de Remelhe, Barcelos. This mountain bike endurance event challenges participants to complete as many laps as possible on a 5.5 km closed circuit over three hours.
The race is open to all athletes aged 16 and over, including both federated and non-federated riders, with categories for solo riders, duos, and e-bikes. The course features a medium difficulty dirt trail in a mostly rural and wooded area, providing a competitive and adrenaline-filled atmosphere.
Participants must wear helmets and follow strict race rules, with electronic timing and official classifications by category. The event includes liquid and solid aid stations, showers, and a prize ceremony after the race.
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Start/finish locations: Parque de Merendas de Remelhe, Barcelos
Start times per category/distance: 16:00 to 19:00
Course format: Closed circuit of 5.5 km per lap, medium difficulty, dirt surface, rural and wooded area
Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 20 Male (16-19 years)
• Elites Male (20-29 years)
• Master A Male (30-39 years)
• Master B Male (40-49 years)
• Master C Male (50-59 years)
• Master D Male (60-90 years)
• Elites Female (16-29 years)
• Master A Female (30-39 years)
• Master B Female (40-90 years)
• Master D Female (40-90 years)
• E-bike Male (16-90 years)
• E-bike Female (16-90 years)
• Duos Female (16-90 years)
• Duos Male (16-90 years)
• Duos Mixed (16-90 years)
Bib pick-up time and location: May 30, 2026, 09:00 to 14:30 at Padock
Cut-off times: Race duration 3 hours (16:00 to 19:00)
Timing method: Electronic timing with lap counting at finish line
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid aid stations during the race; showers available after the race
Prizes: Prize ceremony with awards and refreshments at 20:30 on race day
Registration deadline: May 22, 2026
Surface types: Dirt trail
Location
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MTB Solo
MTB Doubles
E-bike
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: prize ceremony with awards and refreshments
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic timing system
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical assistance included
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid food available during the race
🚿 Showers available after the race
🏆 Podium awards for categories and duos
