MessengerTemplars BTT RAID
Event summary
The Raid Templários BTT is a mountain bike event taking place on March 8, 2026, in Tomar, Santarém. It offers two race formats: the Mini Raid of 35 km with 750 meters of elevation gain and medium physical and technical difficulty, and the Raid of 55 km with 1300 meters of elevation gain and medium/high physical difficulty.
The event is open to all mountain bike practitioners aged 12 and above for the Mini Raid and 18 and above for the Raid, with required responsibility terms for minors. E-bikes are allowed but not included in the official classification. The race routes showcase the best trails of Tomar, mostly on unpaved forest roads and paths, with marked tracks and control points.
The atmosphere is competitive with classifications by age categories and gender, including special categories for singlespeed and fatbike bikes. The event also features a convivial lunch and podium ceremonies, making it a well-organized and engaging mountain biking challenge.
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Start/finish locations: Pavilhão Municipal Patrícia Sampaio, Tomar, Santarém
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Raid and Mini Raid
• 09:20 – E-bikes
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 6, 09:30–12:30 and 15:00–19:00 at Loja Ultra Pedal, Rua 13 de Fevereiro 50, Tomar
• March 7, 09:30–12:30 and 15:00–22:00 at Loja Ultra Pedal
• March 8, 07:00–08:50 at Pavilhão Municipal Patrícia Sampaio
Cut-off times:
• 06:00 hours for Raid (55 km)
• 03:00 hours for Mini Raid (35 km)
Participants limit: 500 athletes
Registration deadline: March 1, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: 90% unpaved forest roads, trails, and paths
Course format: Two race formats: Mini Raid 35 km / 750D+ and Raid 55 km / 1300D+
Race routes: Marked with directional plates; no traditional ribbons used; tracks and race guide provided by email before event
Timing method: Online live publication of classifications via event registration platform
Toilets and aid station placement: Two solid/liquid refreshment points on Raid, one on Mini Raid, isotonic drinks and lubricant at aid stations
Prizes: Awards and/or mementos for overall male and female winners of Raid and Mini Raid; classifications by age categories; no podium for singlespeed and fatbike subcategories
Location
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BTT 55 km
BTT 35 km
E-bike 55 km
E-bike 35 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: frontal plate with sponsor advertising
🏅 Finisher prize: awards and mementos for top finishers by category
⏱️ Timing + live results published online during the event
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident coverage included in registration
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments, isotonic drinks, and lubricant
🚿 Hot showers available at Pavilhão Municipal Patrícia Sampaio
🧳 Bike washing zone at finish area
🍽️ Optional convivial lunch after the race
