Messenger3H MTB – Assault on the Castle 2026
- Sat, October 10, 2026
- 25 €
- 2 races
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Registration closes in 2 days 02 hours 58 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 3H Resistência BTT – Assalto ao Castelo is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on October 10, 2026, at Largo do Castelo in Bragança. The race lasts for 3 hours, challenging participants to complete as many laps as possible within the time limit.
Open to all individuals aged 16 and over with a Portuguese Cycling Federation license, with minors under 18 requiring a signed parental consent form. The event features multiple age categories for men and a general category for women, including a non-monetary classification for e-bikes.
Participants will race on a closed circuit within the historic zone of Bragança, with fixed signage and ecological markings. The event offers a festive atmosphere with a post-race dinner and prize ceremony at the venue.
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Start/finish locations: Largo do Castelo, Bragança
Start times per category/distance: 17:00 start, 20:00 finish, 20:30 prize giving, 21:00 dinner
Registration deadline: October 6, 2026
Surface types: Closed circuit inside the historic zone of Bragança with fixed signage, ecological pavement markings, and tapes
Course format: Closed circuit race lasting 3 hours, participants complete as many laps as possible
Race routes: Circuit inside the historic zone of Bragança
Timing method: Electronic chip timing by APEDALAR, personal and non-transferable chip
Toilets and aid station placement: Solid and liquid refreshments at strategic points
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 male and female overall (excluding e-bikes): 1st €300, 2nd €200, 3rd €100; trophies for top 3 in all age categories
Cancellation & refund policy: The organization reserves the right to cancel the event if registrations are insufficient for financial sustainability. In such case, the registration fee will be fully refunded.
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3H MTB FPC Federated
3H MTB FPC Federated
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: frontal number with chip for timing
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at strategic points
🚿 Showers available at Escola Miguel Torga, about 500m from finish line
🏆 Monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers
🍽️ Post-race dinner included in registration fee
