MessengerINTERMUNICIPAL CUP 3H RESISTANCE MTB 2026 - MONSANTO
Event summary
The Intermunicipal Cup 3H Resistance MTB is a mountain bike endurance race series held in 2026 across six events in various municipalities including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The final event takes place in Monsanto, Lisbon on October 25, 2026.
The race features a 3-hour resistance format with courses approximately 4 to 7 km long, alongside juvenile MTB races with shorter circuits from 500 meters to 3 km depending on age categories. The competition is open to licensed and non-licensed amateur athletes aged 5 and above, with multiple age and gender categories, including e-Bikes.
This series offers a competitive amateur atmosphere with point-based classifications and prizes for top finishers, supported by local cycling clubs and municipalities. Juvenile races run concurrently with the main events, providing a family-friendly environment.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juvenile BTT: Sub-7 (Pupilos), Sub-9 (Benjamins), Sub-11 (Iniciados), Sub-13 (Infantis), Sub-15 (Juvenis) for both males and females
• 3H Resistance MTB: Sub-17 (Cadetes), Sub-19 (Juniores), Sub-23, Elites, Master 30, Master 40, Master 50, Master 60 for both males and females
• E-Bikes: single category for males and females born before 2007 inclusive
Start/finish locations: Various municipalities including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon (Monsanto)
Start times per category/distance: Events start generally at 9:00 or 15:00 depending on location; Jamor event starts at 19:00
Cut-off times: Maximum time to complete last lap is 30 minutes after the 3-hour race time
Bib pick-up time and location: Bibs and electronic chips are distributed 2 hours before each event start at designated secretariat zones
Participants limit: 500 athletes per event
Surface types: Mountain bike circuits approximately 4 to 7 km for 3H Resistance; 500 m to 3 km for juvenile races
Course format: Circuit races with marked routes using plates and tapes
Race routes: Approximately 4 to 7 km for 3H Resistance MTB; 1 to 3 km for juvenile races; specific shorter 500 m skill course for Sub-7 and Sub-9
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Designated zones for technical and supply support; outside these zones assistance is prohibited
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and per category per event; final trophy ceremony on November 14, 2026 in Mafra; prizes for E-Bikes category and juvenile categories
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E-bike 3H
MTB 3H
Youth MTB
Kids MTB
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and electronic chip
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each category and overall
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical assistance provided
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: designated zones for supply and technical support
🏆 Podium awards for top finishers per category and overall
