Messenger3H Resistance MTB Amitorre
Event summary
The 3H Resistência BTT Amitorre is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on July 18, 2026, in Joane, Vila Nova de Famalicão. This event features a closed circuit of approximately 5.7 km per lap, with mixed terrain including dirt, cobblestone, and asphalt.
Open to all mountain bike riders aged 17 and above, including solo, doubles, and e-bike categories, with no license required. It is part of the 2026 Campeonato Concelhio de Resistência 3h BTT de Famalicão, a series of six endurance races.
The race emphasizes endurance, resilience, and fun, with a festive atmosphere including a kids’ challenge event to encourage young riders. The event offers a mix of rural and wooded landscapes, providing a varied and engaging course.
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Start/finish locations: Joane, Vila Nova de Famalicão
Start times per category/distance: 16:00 start for all categories on July 18, 2026
Cut-off times: Race duration is 3 hours; laps completed after 3 hours are not counted
Bib pick-up time and location: • July 17, 21:00-23:00 at AMITORRE headquarters
• July 18, 09:00-15:30 at AMITORRE headquarters
Participants limit: Maximum 450 athletes per race
Surface types: Dirt, cobblestone, asphalt
Course format: Closed circuit approximately 5.7 km per lap
Race routes: Circuit near Habitorre urbanization and surrounding areas
Timing method: Electronic timing with lap counting at finish line
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid refreshment station available; showers at Escola Básica Bernardino Machado
Prizes: Awards ceremony one hour after race end; podium for top 3 in each category with penalties for no-show
Location
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BTT Solo
BTT Men Doubles
BTT Women Doubles
BTT E-bikes
BTT Doubles Mix
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: includes race bib and participation kit for kids
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for kids and podium awards for top finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by category with electronic lap counting
🛟 Safety support: race marshals and course commissaries present
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshment available on course
🚿 Showers available at local school facilities
📸 Photography and video coverage authorized by participants
🏆 Podium awards and leader jerseys for championship standings
