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The 4th Edition of the Ta\u00e7a 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Sub-23 (up to 23 years) Male
\n\u2022 Elites (24-29 years) Male
\n\u2022 Masters 30 (30-39 years) Male
\n\u2022 Masters 40 (40-49 years) Male
\n\u2022 Masters 50 (50-59 years) Male
\n\u2022 Masters 60 (60+ years) Male (minimum 5 participants per race)
\n\u2022 Elites Female (up to 39 years) Half Marathon (minimum 3 participants per race)
\n\u2022 Masters Female (40+ years) Half Marathon (minimum 3 participants per race)<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> At the event venue (not explicitly specified in the text)<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> Start time for all stages: 09:00<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> Secretariado opens the day before each stage from 17:00 to 19:00 and on race day from 07:30 to 09:30<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> Registrations close on the Tuesday before each stage<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Rural paths and trails, open to other vehicles; participants must comply with traffic rules<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Marathon (~60 km) and Half Marathon (~40 km) routes, marked with chalk and red arrows on white background, GPX files provided<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> Approximately 40 km for Half Marathon and 60 km for Marathon, with possible changes due to force majeure<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Time control by event controllers and Apedalar company, with control points along the course<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Mandatory presence of top 3 classified in each category at award ceremonies; final prizes awarded at a date and location to be communicated by the organization<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: race bib and arm bands
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: souvenirs and gifts
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + official time control with checkpoints along the course
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: mandatory helmet use, organization staff at control points
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments including final supply
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers available
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Photos of each athlete published on official Facebook page<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"All registrations must be made exclusively through the website www.apedalar.com. The registration deadline is the Tuesday before each stage."},{"item_title":"Can participants under 18 years old compete?","item_description":"Participants under 18 must submit a parental authorization form and a copy of the responsible person's ID at least 5 days before the event."},{"item_title":"Is helmet use mandatory?","item_description":"Yes, all participants must wear a certified cycling helmet correctly at all times during the race."},{"item_title":"What are the race distances?","item_description":"The event offers two distances: approximately 40 km for the Half Marathon and 60 km for the Marathon."},{"item_title":"Are E-Bikes allowed?","item_description":"Yes, E-Bikes are allowed but only classified in the Marathon category; no classification for E-Bikes in the Half Marathon."}],"event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260517","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,"optional_extras":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/47856","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=47856"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/47856\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48209,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/47856\/revisions\/48209"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=47856"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=47856"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=47856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}