MessengerROUTE HEART OF THE RIA
Event summary
The Rota Coração da Ria is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Murtosa, Portugal. The race features a single approximately 50 km route that highlights the unique amphibious landscape along the ria, including forest trails and cultivated fields.
Participation is open to all riders aged 16 and above, including those on mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes. The event starts at 09:30 from Parque da Saldida-Murtosa, with a maximum completion time of 4 hours.
The race offers a festive atmosphere with well-marked trails, three aid stations, and prizes awarded to the top finishers by gender and age categories, including a separate classification for e-bike riders.
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Start/finish locations: Parque da Saldida-Murtosa, Murtosa
Start times per category/distance: 09:30 start, with start gate opening at 08:00
Cut-off times: Maximum time to complete the race is 4 hours; race closes at 13:30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 3, 2026, from 15:00 to 19:00
• October 4, 2026, from 07:00 to 09:00
• Location: Piscinas Municipais da Murtosa, Av. do Emigrante, Murtosa
Registration deadline: September 27, 2026
Surface types: Trails along the ria, forest paths, cultivated fields, and some road sections with vehicle traffic
Course format: Single marathon route approximately 50 km long
Race routes: One route of approximately 50 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated into the bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Three aid stations; two with liquids and one with solid and liquid supplies
Prizes: Awards for top three overall and by age category, male and female, including e-bike categories; prize ceremony around 12:30 at finish area
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MTB 50 km
E-bike 50 km
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip, personalized bib for registrations validated by September 26, 2026
🏅 Finisher prize: prizes for top three finishers overall and by category
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: first aid and ambulances at strategic points
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: three points with solid and liquid supplies
🚿 Showers and changing rooms at Piscinas Municipais da Murtosa near start/finish
🧳 Bicycle washing zone near finish
🏆 Podium awards ceremony at 12:30