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MTB Marathon of Encostas do Bussaco

Sun, October 11, 2026
13 €
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Event summary

The Maratona BTT de Encostas do Bussaco is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on October 11, 2026, in Luso / Serra do Bussaco, Portugal. It offers competitive distances of 65 km (Marathon) and 40 km (Half Marathon), as well as non-competitive options including a 25 km bike ride and a 10 km walk.

Open to both federated and non-federated athletes aged 16 and above, with a minimum age of 18 for the elite marathon category. The event is part of the Taça XCM do Centro series, governed by the Associação de Ciclismo da Beira Litoral (ACBL) and follows UCI and UVP-FPC regulations.

The race features marked routes with mandatory control points and a maximum completion time of 6 hours. The competition includes various categories for men, women, paracyclists, and e-MTB riders, with a festive and competitive atmosphere supported by organized start boxes and official timing.

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Start/finish locations: Luso / Serra do Bussaco

Start times per category/distance: General start at 09:30; non-federated athletes start after the main race

Cut-off times: Maximum time to complete the race is 6 hours

Bib pick-up time and location: October 10, 16:00–20:00 and October 11, 07:00–09:15 at Sede da ARCAP (Pego – Vacariça)

Registration deadline: October 7, 2026, 23:59

Surface types: Mountain bike trails in Serra do Bussaco

Course format: Marked routes with mandatory control points; separate routes for federated and non-federated athletes

Race routes:
• Marathon: 65 km
• Half Marathon: 40 km
• Non-competitive bike ride: 25 km
• Walk: 10 km

Timing method: Official timing with control points

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations provided along the route

Prizes: Trophies for top 3 in each category; commemorative prizes for all participants; mandatory presence at awards ceremony

Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.

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Mealhada, Aveiro

13 €

🎽 Athlete kit: participation, gifts, bibs
🥤 Aid stations: refreshments provided
🛡️ Insurance: included in registration
🚿 Showers and bike washing available
🏆 Prizes: trophies for top 3 in each category and commemorative prizes for all participants

Registrations must be made online via the UVP/FPC website until 23:59 on the Wednesday before the race. Late registrations may incur a penalty fee and are subject to organizer approval.

The minimum age is 16 years for general participation and 18 years for the elite marathon category. Minors under 18 require parental authorization.

Yes, the use of a helmet is mandatory for all participants.

The general start is at 09:30, with non-federated athletes starting after the main race.

Missing a mandatory control point results in disqualification from the race.

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