2nd MTB dos SaCanas

The Maratona BTT da Póvoa 2026 is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on September 6, 2026, in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. It features two race distances: a 70 km Marathon and a 45 km Half Marathon.

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.

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.

The XX Passeio BTT “Pelos Trilhos de Mombeja” is a mountain bike event scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Mombeja, Beja. The event starts at 09:00 and offers routes including Half Marathon, Marathon, and Marathon E-Bikes.

It is open to various age categories and includes both male and female participants as well as E-Bike categories. The event accommodates up to 250 participants, providing a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere for mountain biking enthusiasts.

The II Troféu Resistência BTT de Alenquer – Inter Freguesias is a mountain bike endurance race series held in various locations within the Alenquer municipality throughout 2026. The event includes multiple races, with the sixth race scheduled for September 5, 2026, in Abrigada.

The races feature 2-hour endurance formats on courses ranging from 4 to 7 km, primarily on dirt paths and single-tracks. The competition is open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, without the need for a cycling license.

This series promotes local cycling sports, involving various parish associations and clubs, and offers categories for men, women, and e-bikes across different age groups. The event fosters community engagement and competitive spirit in a scenic natural setting.

The Resistência BTT Alcanena 2026 is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on September 5, 2026, in Alcanena, Santarém, 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.

Open to all mountain bike practitioners aged 12 and above, the race is part of the 2026 Troféu 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.

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.