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The 5 Cumes de Barcelos returns on 27 September 2026 with two mountain bike marathon challenges that showcase the highest points of Barcelos municipality. Organised by Amigos da Montanha, the event offers a demanding 75 km marathon and a shorter 47 km half marathon, combining physical challenge with spectacular landscapes.
Starting and finishing in the centre of Barcelos, both routes take riders across the region’s iconic hills and countryside, featuring a mix of climbing, fast descents and scenic rural trails. The event welcomes competitive mountain bikers of different levels, with dedicated categories for paracycling and E-Bikes.
With professional organisation, electronic timing, multiple starting boxes and full logistical support, the 5 Cumes de Barcelos has established itself as one of the region’s leading MTB marathon events.
The Tavira Granfondo 2026 is a cycling event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Tavira, Portugal. It features two distances: Granfondo of approximately 130 km and Mediofondo of approximately 80 km.
The event is open to all participants meeting the requirements, including licensed competitive athletes, federated cyclists under the Cycling for All category, and non-federated athletes of Portuguese or foreign nationality. Minimum ages are 19 years for Granfondo and 17 years for Mediofondo.
This Granfondo event is recreational, tourist, cultural, and social in nature, integrated into the municipal physical activity program of Tavira. It is organized under the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and follows the Highway Code, with a non-federated competitive character.
The Rampa das Mercês is a mountain bike race scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Algueirão-Mem Martins, Lisbon, Portugal. It is a regional-level event open to the general public.
This race is part of the CPT – Prova Aberta BTT series and is categorized as a Category I event. The competition takes place in the Mercês area, offering a challenging course for mountain biking enthusiasts.
The Rota do Penedo dos Mouros is a mountain bike (BTT) event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Quinchães, Fafe, Braga. The event features a non-competitive 40 km ride suitable for cycling enthusiasts aged 16 and older.
Organized by União Desportiva Amigos da Roda de Quinchães, the start and finish are at the UDAR Quinchães headquarters. The event emphasizes a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere with no timing or ranking.
The Trilhos Montanhosos do Ave, Ponte 2026 is a mountain biking and solidarity walking event taking place on September 27, 2026, at Parque de Lazer de Ponte, Guimarães, Braga. The event offers a 36 km mountain bike trail with an optional shortcut reducing the distance to 30 km, and a 10 km walking route along the Rio Ave.
The mountain bike ride is open to participants aged 15 and older, while the walking route is accessible to various age groups. The event is organized by ARCAP with local support and emphasizes recreational and leisure participation. The bike route features rural and mountainous trails, while the walking route follows pedestrian paths and riverside trails.
Participants will enjoy marked routes, nutritional support, entertainment along the course, and a festive atmosphere with music and theatrical animation at the finish area. The event also includes a lunch option and facilities such as bike washing and showers.
The 14th Edition BTT “Desenferruja Canelas” is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Vale Bejinha, São Luís, Portugal. The race offers two distances: approximately 75 km for the Marathon and 45 km for the Half-Marathon, both featuring medium to high physical and technical difficulty.
Open to all participants without the need for a sports license, the Half-Marathon is available for athletes aged 16 and older, while the Marathon is for those 18 and older. The event is part of the Taça Concelhia de Odemira, attracting individual riders and teams of both genders.
The course runs through rural paths around Vale Bejinha, including a mandatory visit to the Rio Mira, with start and finish at the Associação de Moradores de Vale Bejinha e Carrasqueira. The race atmosphere is competitive and organized, with classifications by age categories and team rankings.
The Cronoescalada da Santa Engrácia is a bicycle hill climb time trial taking place on September 27, 2026, in the Freguesia de Gême, Vila Verde. The event challenges participants to complete a steep uphill course of approximately 900 meters with an average gradient of 16% and maximum ramps of 21%.
The race is open to athletes aged 16 and over and requires the use of non-motorized bicycles only. Participants compete individually in two uphill runs, with the best time counting for the final classification. The event features male and female categories across several age groups from Sub-23/Elite to Master 50.
The competition promotes cycling and competitive spirit in a unique format with simultaneous starts for pairs of riders and strict rules on equipment and conduct.
The Gravel Race Aldeias do Montado is a gravel cycling event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Monte do Trigo, Évora, Portugal. The race covers approximately 140 kilometers through rural roads, dirt paths, and trails in the Alentejo region, including scenic views of the Grande Lago de Alqueva.
Open to athletes aged 16 and older, the event welcomes both gravel and mountain bikes. It offers a unique experience combining sport, nature, and cultural discovery in a territory known for its tranquility and hospitality.
Participants will enjoy a challenging route with multiple aid stations, official timing, and a finisher medal. The event also invites families and companions to explore the local area, making it a broader experience of tourism and sport.
The Gravel Meeting is a gravel cycling event taking place on October 3-4, 2026, in the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions of Portugal. Participants can choose between two race distances on the Race Day: approximately 80 km with 1000 m elevation gain or approximately 140 km with 2000 m elevation gain.
The event is open to both licensed and non-licensed athletes aged 18 and over, with minors allowed only with parental authorization and accompaniment. It offers a semi-autonomous format emphasizing respect for nature and self-sufficiency, with limited official support points.
The two-day experience includes a Social Ride & Community Experience on day one and the competitive Race Day on day two, featuring scenic rural and natural landscapes. The atmosphere combines adventure, camaraderie, and sustainability, with additional social activities such as a gravel party and after-ride events.
The Ultra Maratona Templários BTT (UMT) is a mountain bike adventure race with GPS navigation, taking place on October 3, 2026, in Tomar, Portugal. It features a challenging circular course of approximately 145 km with 3500 meters of elevation gain.
Participants can choose from several solo race options including the UMT BTT (145 km), Maratona BTT dos Templários (85 km), UMT Gravel (125 km), Maratona Gravel dos Templários (85 km), and Maratona E-bikes dos Templários (85 km). The event is open to all riders aged 18 and over, with special provisions for 15-17 year olds with parental consent.
The race is known for its high difficulty level, with mostly unpaved forest trails and paths, requiring strong endurance and navigation skills. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with official timing, classifications by age categories, and podium ceremonies.