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The Resist\u00eancia BTT Alcanena 2026 is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on September 5, 2026, in Alcanena, Santar\u00e9m, Portugal. The event offers two race formats: a 2-hour and a 3-hour endurance race, both sharing the same mixed urban and off-road circuit.<\/p>\n

Open to all mountain bike practitioners aged 12 and above, the race is part of the 2026 Trof\u00e9u BTT Ribatejo Norte series, with the 2-hour race classified as a sprint and the 3-hour race as a marathon format. The course runs through the historic center and outskirts of Alcanena, featuring streets, squares, cobblestones, and dirt paths, providing a varied and challenging terrain.<\/p>\n

The event fosters a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere with multiple categories including E-Bike and Gravel bikes, and awards for various age groups and genders. Participants also enjoy amenities such as liquid refreshments, post-race dinner, and bike washing facilities.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Pra\u00e7a 8 de Maio (Pra\u00e7a do Munic\u00edpio), Alcanena<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 18:00 start for both Resist\u00eancia 2h and Resist\u00eancia 3h simultaneously
\n\u2022 20:00 cut-off for starting laps in Resist\u00eancia 2h
\n\u2022 21:00 cut-off for starting laps in Resist\u00eancia 3h<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Participants cannot start a new lap after 2h or 3h depending on category
\n\u2022 Participants inside the course at cut-off have 30 minutes to complete their lap<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> 15:00 opening of secretariat on event day<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 200 validated registrations<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> August 29, 2026, 23:59<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Mixed urban (streets, squares, cobblestones) and dirt paths<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Closed circuit of approximately 6 to 8 km<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> Circuit through historic center and outskirts of Alcanena<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing with radiofrequency detection<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Liquid refreshment zone after the finish line<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies for top 3 in multiple categories including general, E-Bike, Gravel, and age groups; monetary prizes for 4 fastest laps excluding E-Bikes<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib number, electronic chip, sponsor gifts
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: trophies and monetary prizes for fastest laps
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results via electronic chip with radiofrequency
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: human and material aid, vehicle support for emergencies
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: individual accident insurance included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: water available after the finish line
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers and sanitary facilities provided (location to be defined)
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Access to bike washing zone
\n\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Post-race meal: soup, bifana sandwich, and drink<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How can I register for the event?","item_description":"Registrations are made online at the A Pedalar website until August 29, 2026, or until 200 validated entries are reached. Payment is done via Multibanco, MB Way, or other methods provided."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, the event is open to participants aged 12 and above (age as of 2026). Minors must submit a signed responsibility waiver by a guardian."},{"item_title":"What is the race course like?","item_description":"The course is a closed circuit of approximately 6 to 8 km, mixing urban streets, squares, cobblestones, and dirt paths around Alcanena."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Use of a rigid homologated helmet is mandatory, as well as front and rear lights on the bike or helmet since part of the race occurs at night."},{"item_title":"How do I get my race bib and chip?","item_description":"The secretariat opens at 15:00 on race day for bib and chip pick-up at the start location in Pra\u00e7a 8 de Maio, Alcanena."}],"event_country":"portugal","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260905","purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"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\/35331","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=35331"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/35331\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35733,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/35331\/revisions\/35733"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35331"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=35331"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=35331"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=35331"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}