MessengerMTB Marathon 10th Serras do Porto 2026
Event summary
The Taça Regional ACPorto XCM 2026 is a mountain bike cross-country marathon (XCM) series governed by the regulations of UCI, UVP, and ACP. It takes place in the Porto region and is scheduled for 2026.
The competition includes multiple categories for men, women, paracyclists, and E-MTB riders, with minimum age of 19 years. Distances vary by category, including Marathon Elite, Marathon Short, and Half-Marathon for paracyclists and E-MTB, up to 50 km.
The event is part of the regional cup series, with points awarded per race contributing to overall individual and team classifications. The races feature technical mountain bike courses with official controls and timed segments, creating a competitive and regulated environment for licensed athletes.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Masculinos Elites >19 anos
• Masculinos Masters 30 (30-34 anos)
• Masculinos Masters 35 (35-39 anos)
• Masculinos Masters 40 (40-44 anos)
• Masculinos Masters 45 (45-49 anos)
• Masculinos Masters 50 (50-54 anos)
• Masculinos Masters 55 (55-59 anos)
• Masculinos Masters 60 (60-65 anos)
• Femininas Elites >19 anos
• Femininas Masters 30 (30-39 anos)
• Femininas Masters 40 (40-49 anos)
• Paraciclismo D >19 anos
• E-MTB
Start times per category/distance: Recommended general start time at 9:00 AM
Bib pick-up time and location: Confirmation and license verification at race secretariat until 30 minutes before race start
Registration deadline: Registrations must be completed online via UVP-FPC website until 24 hours before Wednesday prior to the race; late registrations possible with extra fee
Surface types: Mountain bike cross-country marathon courses
Course format: Marathon Elite for most male categories; Marathon Short for Masters 40/45, 50/55, 60/65 and all female categories; Half-Marathon for Paracyclists and E-MTB (max 50 km)
Race routes: Differentiated by color-coded bibs and plates indicating course and category
Timing method: Official timing with control points; disqualification for missing controls or exceeding time limits
Prizes: Trophies awarded to top three individual finishers per category and top three teams after each race
