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The Intermunicipal Cup 3H MTB Endurance is a mountain bike endurance race series held in 2026 across six events in various municipalities including Loures, Alenquer, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The Loures event is scheduled for July 11, 2026, at 15:00 in P\u00f3voa Santa Iria, Lisbon.<\/p>\n

The race features a 3-hour endurance format with circuits approximately 4 to 7 km long for the main event and shorter circuits for juvenile categories, ranging from 500 meters for the youngest to up to 3 km for older youth categories. The competition is open to licensed and non-licensed riders aged 5 and above, with multiple age and gender categories, including e-Bikes.<\/p>\n

The event is part of a competitive amateur series with point classifications and prizes for top finishers. Juvenile races occur on the same day as the endurance races, with specific start times and distances. The race atmosphere is competitive and structured, with safety and fair play emphasized.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Pupilos\/Sub-7 (2020-2021)
\n\u2022 Benjamins\/Sub-9 (2018-2019)
\n\u2022 Iniciados\/Sub-11 (2016-2017)
\n\u2022 Infantis\/Sub-13 (2014-2015)
\n\u2022 Juvenis\/Sub-15 (2012-2013)
\n\u2022 Cadetes\/Sub-17 (2010-2011, 1 hour race)
\n\u2022 Juniores\/Sub-19 (2008-2009, 2 hours race)
\n\u2022 Sub-23 (2004-2007)
\n\u2022 Elites (1997-2003)
\n\u2022 Master 30 (1987-1996)
\n\u2022 Master 40 (1977-1986)
\n\u2022 Master 50 (1967-1976)
\n\u2022 Master 60 (1966 and before)
\n\u2022 E-Bikes (born before 2007, single category)<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Various municipalities including Loures (P\u00f3voa Santa Iria), Alenquer, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, Lisbon<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 3H Endurance main race: 14:00 or 15:00 depending on location
\n\u2022 Juvenile races start 20, 30, or 40 minutes before the end of the 3H race depending on category
\n\u2022 Sub-17 and Sub-19 start later during the 3H race to complete 1 or 2 hours respectively<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong> Maximum 30 minutes allowed to complete the last lap after the 3-hour race time ends<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> 2 hours before the start of each event at designated secretariat<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 500 athletes per event<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Mountain bike circuits approximately 4 to 7 km for 3H race; 500 m to 3 km for juvenile races<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Circuit races with marked routes using plates and tapes<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> 4-7 km circuits for 3H endurance; 1-3 km circuits for juvenile races; specific shorter course for youngest categories<\/p>\n

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

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Designated zones for technical and supply support; outside these zones assistance is prohibited<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies for top 3 overall and top 3 per category per event; special prizes for E-Bikes; awards ceremony after last event on November 14, 2026 in Mafra<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib number, electronic chip
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each category and overall
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results by electronic chip
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: first aid and medical assistance provided
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: designated zones for supply and technical support
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Photography\/video coverage: images authorized for promotional use
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Podium awards for top finishers in each category and overall<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, juvenile categories are available for children aged 5 and above with specific age groups and distances."},{"item_title":"How to register?","item_description":"Registration is exclusively online at www.apedalar.pt before the deadlines for each event."},{"item_title":"What equipment is mandatory?","item_description":"Use of a homologated cycling helmet is mandatory for all participants."},{"item_title":"How are the race routes?","item_description":"The race is held on marked circuits approximately 4 to 7 km for the main race and shorter circuits for juvenile races."},{"item_title":"How to pick up the race bib?","item_description":"Bibs and timing chips are distributed 2 hours before the event at the secretariat upon presentation of identification."}],"event_country":"portugal","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260707","purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":true,"event_full_address":"","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"optional_extras":[{"extra":{"ID":39496,"post_author":"692","post_date":"2026-03-25 11:06:35","post_date_gmt":"2026-03-25 11:06:35","post_content":"","post_title":"Bib personalization","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bib-personalization","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-03-25 11:06:35","post_modified_gmt":"2026-03-25 11:06:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/?post_type=optional_extra&p=39496","menu_order":0,"post_type":"optional_extra","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"price":"1"}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/37102","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=37102"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/37102\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55911,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/37102\/revisions\/55911"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=37102"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=37102"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=37102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}