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The Maratona BTT da P\u00f3voa 2026 is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on September 6, 2026, in P\u00f3voa de Varzim, Portugal. It features two race distances: a 70 km Marathon and a 45 km Half Marathon.<\/p>\n

This amateur competitive event is open to riders aged 17 and older, with juniors (17-18 years) required to participate in the Half Marathon. The race is organized under the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and follows the Highway Code.<\/p>\n

Participants will experience a challenging course with mandatory helmet use, timed by electronic chip, and supported by medical and mechanical assistance. The event offers trophies for top finishers in multiple categories including elite, masters, and e-bikes, with a special prize for the largest team.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Start and finish at P\u00f3voa de Varzim<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> 09:00 simultaneous start for Marathon (70 km) and Half Marathon (45 km)<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Saturday 5 September, 10:00\u201318:00 at Bikeservice headquarters, Rua Gomes de Amorim n\u00ba144
\n\u2022 Sunday 6 September, 07:30\u201308:30 at start location in Parque da Cidade da P\u00f3voa de Varzim<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 1000<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> Identity changes allowed until 23 August 2026<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing, mandatory use<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Liquid and solid refreshments provided at supply points<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trophies for first absolute male and female in Marathon and Half Marathon
\n\u2022 Prizes for top 3 in categories: Elites, Masters A-D, E-bikes (male and female)
\n\u2022 Prize for largest team<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: personalized race bib (for registrations confirmed by August 23, 2026)
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers in multiple categories
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results by electronic chip
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: first aid and medical assistance available on request
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance as per law
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at designated points
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers and changing rooms available after the race
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Bike washing zone and mechanical assistance at start and supply points<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registration must be done online via the Bikeservice website with payment in advance. Payment methods include Multibanco, VISA\/MASTERCARD, or MB Way."},{"item_title":"Can participants under 18 compete?","item_description":"Participants must be at least 17 years old. Juniors aged 17-18 are required to participate in the Half Marathon distance."},{"item_title":"Where and when can I pick up my race bib?","item_description":"Bib pick-up is available on Saturday, September 5 from 10:00 to 18:00 at Bikeservice headquarters and on race day from 7:30 to 8:30 at the start location."},{"item_title":"Is helmet use mandatory?","item_description":"Yes, wearing a homologated helmet is mandatory for all participants."},{"item_title":"What happens if I cannot participate after registering?","item_description":"Registration fees are non-refundable once payment is made."}],"event_country":"portugal","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260906","event_full_address":"","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/31801","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31801"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/31801\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31841,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/31801\/revisions\/31841"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=31801"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=31801"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=31801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}