MessengerMountain Trails of Ave Bridge 2026
- Sun, September 27, 2026
- 10 € — 15 €
- 2 races
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Event summary
The Trilhos Montanhosos do Ave, Ponte 2026 is a mountain biking and solidarity walking event taking place on September 27, 2026, at Parque de Lazer de Ponte, Guimarães, Braga. The event offers a 36 km mountain bike trail with an optional shortcut reducing the distance to 30 km, and a 10 km walking route along the Rio Ave.
The mountain bike ride is open to participants aged 15 and older, while the walking route is accessible to various age groups. The event is organized by ARCAP with local support and emphasizes recreational and leisure participation. The bike route features rural and mountainous trails, while the walking route follows pedestrian paths and riverside trails.
Participants will enjoy marked routes, nutritional support, entertainment along the course, and a festive atmosphere with music and theatrical animation at the finish area. The event also includes a lunch option and facilities such as bike washing and showers.
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Start/finish locations: Parque de Lazer de Ponte, Vila de Ponte, Guimarães
Start times per category/distance:
• 9:00 – Passeio de BTT (Mountain Bike Ride)
• 9:30 – Caminhada Solidária (Solidarity Walk)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 26, 14:00–16:00 at Parque de Lazer de Ponte
• September 27, 7:30 at Parque de Lazer de Ponte
Participants limit: 500 participants
Registration deadline: September 25, 2026 at 24:00
Course format: Linear routes
Race routes:
• BTT: 36 km with a shortcut at km 22 reducing distance to 30 km (mandatory for ages 15 and 16)
• Caminhada: 10 km pedestrian and riverside trails along Rio Ave
Surface types:
• BTT: rural paths and mountainous trails
• Caminhada: pedestrian paths and riverside trails
Location
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BTT 40 km
10 km Walking
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: participation kit with event-themed gift, frontal plate for BTT participants
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments during the route
🚿 Facilities: showers and bike washing area
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration
