MessengerRota do Cuco
- Sun, September 20, 2026
- 12 €
- 4 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Rota do Cuco 2026 is a mountain bike event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Cucujães, Oliveira de Azeméis region, Portugal. It offers two distances: a 45 km marathon and a 30 km ride, suitable for mountain bikes and e-mountain bikes.
This open event welcomes participants aged 16 and over, with no competitive nature but with electronic timing and classification by categories. It features a scenic route through rural paths and public roads, emphasizing leisure, tourism, and cultural experience.
The event also includes family activities such as Zumba classes and inflatable games for children, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere for all ages.
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Start/finish locations: Vila de Cucujães
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 on September 20, 2026
Cut-off times: Finish control closes at 14:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 19, 2026: 15:00–19:00 at Núcleo de Atletismo de Cucujães
• September 20, 2026: 07:30–14:00 at Núcleo de Atletismo de Cucujães
Participants limit: 500
Registration deadline: September 16, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Rural paths and public roads
Course format: Open route with approximately 45 km for marathon and 30 km for passeio
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments along the route
Prizes:
• Medals for top 3 in each male and female category (Juniors, Sub-23, Elite, Master 30, M35, M40, M45, M50, M55, M60)
• Trophies for top 3 overall in BTT and Gravel categories
• Special trophies for youngest and oldest participants
• Medals for top 3 in electric bike categories (male and female)
Cancellation & refund policy: The registration fee is non-refundable in case of no-show. If the event is canceled due to extreme weather or official orders, it will be rescheduled and registrations preserved without monetary refund.
Location
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MTB Marathon 45 km
E-bike Marathon 45 km
Gravel 50 km
MTB RIDE 30 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized frontal with name and nationality (for registrations validated by September 16, 2026)
🏅 Finisher prize: exclusive finisher gift
⏱️ Timing + electronic chip timing with mandatory passage through start gate
🛟 Safety support: medical support, first aid, ambulances on site
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance with coverage of €23,100 for death or permanent disability and €3,850 for treatment expenses
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments along the course
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at finish
🧖 Meal at finish line (Bifana sandwich)
📸 Access to 2-3 free athlete photos on official Facebook page
