1st MTB Route of the Lost Trails

  • Sun, March 29, 2026
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Event summary

The 1st BTT Rota dos Trilhos Perdidos is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on March 29, 2026, in Fermelã, Estarreja, Portugal. The main race covers a 36 km route, with a parallel 8 km walking event for companions.

Open to all participants aged over 18, the event is non-competitive and limited to 300 participants to ensure quality and safety. It combines sport with community and family atmosphere, promoting local culture and gastronomy.

The course features diverse terrain including rural paths, forest areas, and traditional trails, offering a safe and attractive environment for mountain biking and walking.

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Start/finish locations: Rua da Barroca, in front of ACADOF headquarters, União de Freguesias de Canelas e Fermelã, Estarreja, Aveiro

Start times per category/distance:
• BTT 36 km: 09:00
• Walking 8 km: 09:30

Cut-off times: 13:00 (all participants must finish by this time)

Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 28, 15:00–19:00
• March 29, 07:00–08:30
• Location: ACADOF headquarters, Rua da Barroca, nº24, Fermelã

Participants limit: 300 for BTT

Registration deadline: March 22, 2026

Surface types: Public roads, off-road trails, rural paths, forest areas, traditional trails

Course format: Single route with mixed terrain

Race routes:
• BTT: approx. 36 km, medium/low physical and technical difficulty
• Walking: approx. 8 km, low difficulty

Timing method: Electronic chip timing; chip must be returned after race or 80€ fine applies

Toilets and aid station placement: One liquid aid station (water) and one solid and liquid aid station on course

Prizes: Participation souvenirs awarded by order of arrival in categories: male general, elites (18-29), master A (30-39), master B (40-49), master C (50-59), master 60+; female general; e-bike male and female general; groups general


Estarreja, Aveiro

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: participation includes insurance, participation souvenir, and optional food and drink refreshment
🏅 Finisher prize: participation souvenirs according to category arrival order
⏱️ Timing + live results by category with electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: medical support with ambulance during course, start and finish
🛡️ Insurance: civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: one liquid station and one solid and liquid station on course
🚿 Showers and bike washing area available
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: bike washing zone provided
🏆 Trophies or podium awards: participation souvenirs by category


FAQ

How do I get to the event?

The event is located in Fermelã, Estarreja, with good access via A1, A29, and EN109 roads, facilitating arrival from different parts of the country.

Can children participate?

Participation is open only to persons aged over 18 years.

How do I register?

Registration is done online via the Tic Tac Timing platform until March 22, 2026, with payment required within 3 days of registration.

What is the maximum time to complete the race?

Participants must complete the course within 4 hours, with final cutoff at 13:00.

Is special equipment required?

Use of helmet is mandatory throughout the course; failure to wear it results in immediate disqualification.

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