The NGPS Rota da Ciência e da Educação is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on May 16, 2026, in Gandra, Paredes. The event offers two routes: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km, both to be followed autonomously via GPS.
Open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts aged 14 and above (with minors guided by adults), the event emphasizes self-navigation, safety, and respect for traffic rules. It combines physical challenge with cultural discovery, highlighting local history, science, and education in the region.
The atmosphere is relaxed and exploratory, with no on-course support or markings, encouraging participants to engage with nature and each other in a responsible and eco-friendly manner.
The 3 Horas Resistência GRAC BTT is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on May 16, 2026, in Cruz, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. The race features a closed circuit of 5 km laps with medium difficulty, running from 16:00 to 19:00.
This event is part of the Campeonato Concelhio de Resistência 3 horas BTT de Famalicão, a championship consisting of six independent 3-hour endurance races. The championship is open to all mountain bike riders aged 17 and older, including solo and duo categories, as well as e-bike participants.
The race offers a competitive yet friendly atmosphere with categories for juniors, elites, masters, and mixed teams. A kids’ race is also held earlier on the same day, making it a family-friendly event.
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.
The 4th Raid BTT – ACR Calvariense is a mountain bike race taking place on May 17, 2026, in Calvaria de Cima, Porto de Mós, Portugal. The event features two routes: a Mini-Raid of approximately 30 km with low to medium difficulty, and a Raid of approximately 50 km with medium to high difficulty, which includes repeating part of the Mini-Raid route.
Open to participants aged 16 and older, with those under 18 only allowed in the Mini-Raid. The race is part of the Porto de Mós BTT Cup 2026. The course runs through trails, rural paths, public roads, and municipal roads across Porto de Mós, Batalha, and Leiria, with natural and challenging terrain.
The event promotes physical well-being and social interaction among participants, with a competitive yet respectful atmosphere. It includes electronic timing, a supply point, and awards for various age categories and teams, including a Finisher medal for all who complete the distances.
The 17th Rota da Laranja is a mountain bike (BTT) event taking place on May 17, 2026, in Amares, Portugal. This cycling event aims to promote the Amares region, its oranges, and local customs while attracting more participants to mountain biking.
The event features a single category for male and female participants, with registration open until May 15, 2026. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the scenic landscapes of Amares while enjoying a community-focused cycling experience.
The X Rota dos Ventos is a cycling marathon event taking place on May 17, 2026, in Sabugal, Guarda. It features three distances: Marathon (approximately 60 km), Half Marathon (approximately 45 km), and Mini-Marathon (approximately 25 km), held on rural roads, trails, and roads within the Sabugal municipality.
This event is open to all licensed cyclists and is part of the Regional Marathon Championship (CMBI), where regional champion jerseys will be awarded. Alongside the main race, the event hosts the 1st Regional Schools Meeting ACBI for both federated and non-federated children.
The race offers a competitive yet responsible atmosphere, with participants required to respect traffic rules and environmental care. Facilities include bike washing zones, showers, and solid and liquid refreshment stations.
The 4th Edition of the Taça Oeste XCM BTT is an amateur marathon mountain bike race series held in 2026. The event includes four stages with marathon and half-marathon distances, taking place on rural paths and trails approximately 40 km and 60 km long.
Open to all participants aged 18 and over, with special provisions for under-18s with parental authorization. E-Bikes are allowed but only classified in the marathon category. The race features age categories for men and women and is part of a competitive series with points awarded per stage and overall classification.
The courses are marked with chalk and arrows, and GPX tracks are provided. The event offers a festive atmosphere with organized start boxes, timing controls, and mandatory safety equipment like helmets.
The II Troféu de Resistência BTT de Alenquer – Inter Freguesias is a mountain bike endurance race series held in various locations within the Alenquer municipality throughout 2026. The event includes multiple races from April to October, with the third race, II Resistência das Surraipas, taking place on May 23, 2026, in Pocariça.
The races feature 2-hour endurance formats on courses ranging from 4 to 7 km, primarily on dirt paths and single-tracks. The competition is open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, without the need for a cycling federation license.
This series offers diverse categories for men and women, including age groups from Sub 23 to Masters D and E-Bikes. The event promotes local sports development and community engagement, with a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere.
The UltraMaratona – Pão de Kilo (UMPK) 2026 is a mountain bike and gravel endurance event taking place on May 23, 2026, in Batalha, Leiria, Portugal. The race offers three challenging distances: the UMPK150MILHAS (150 miles / 241 km), UMPK150 (150 km), and UMPK100 (100 km), each with significant elevation gains and multiple aid stations providing liquids and solids approximately every 30 km.
Open to all cyclists including MTB, gravel, and e-bikes (except for the UMPK150MILHAS which prohibits e-bikes), the event is non-competitive but includes official classification with GPS tracking for route validation. The course features demanding terrain across scenic rural and natural areas, requiring full adherence to traffic laws and respectful coexistence with agricultural and leisure users.
The race atmosphere blends endurance challenge with community spirit, complemented by a kids’ zone with mini-autodrome and inflatables, and a festive closing party. With limited entries for each distance, this event is designed for passionate cyclists seeking to test their limits in a unique setting.
