3H RESISTANCE BTT RENDUFE CYCLING CLUB BY QUINTA D’AMARES

The 3H Resistência Eloo D’Engate By Ponte da Cunha is a 3-hour endurance race taking place on April 18, 2026, in Barcelos, Portugal. The event features a circuit of approximately 5 km per lap on dirt roads and rural paths.

Participants can compete individually, in pairs (relay format), or on e-bikes, with categories for men, women, and mixed teams. Minors aged 16-17 may participate only in pairs with a signed responsibility waiver. The race awards the winner based on the most laps completed, with ties broken by the fastest last lap.

The Challenge1K – Lisboa > Alto do Malhão (Algarve) is a road cycling endurance event taking place on April 18, 2026. The route covers 268 km from Lisbon to the iconic Alto do Malhão climb in the Algarve, known for its challenging gradients exceeding 10%.

This event is designed for cyclists seeking a test of resistance and mental strength, with multiple start times based on average speeds (22 km/h, 25 km/h, 28 km/h). Participants must comply with road safety rules and use GPS tracking for navigation.

The race atmosphere emphasizes personal challenge and achievement, culminating in the legendary climb of Alto do Malhão, a symbol of Portuguese cycling. Support includes two aid stations, a hot meal at the finish, and transport back to Lisbon.

The 17th Edition of the Corrida Francisco Lázaro Bairro de Benfica is a running event taking place on April 18, 2026, in Benfica, Lisbon. It features multiple race distances including a 10 km run, a 5 km mini-run/walk/dog walk, a 5 km cycling event, and a 500 m kids race.

The 10 km race is open to all runners aged 18 and over, with various age categories for men and women. The event offers a festive atmosphere with a post-race party and routes through emblematic streets and the natural surroundings of Monsanto.

Participants can enjoy a well-organized race with hydration points, medals for finishers, and trophies for top finishers in overall and age categories.

The São Mamede BTT – Portalegre is a mountain bike event taking place on April 18 and 19, 2026, in Portalegre, Portugal. It features two routes: a 60 km Marathon and a 35 km Half-Marathon, held on dirt roads and single-tracks within the São Mamede Natural Park.

This event is open to all riders aged 16 and above for the Marathon and 14 and above for the Half-Marathon, including both conventional and electric mountain bikes. It is part of the Alentejo BTT 4Marathon Series, a circuit of four marathons with cumulative classification and awards for various categories and distances.

The race is non-competitive with free pace, marked with vertical signage, and supported by volunteers and medical emergency teams. Awards are given to top finishers in each category and to teams with the most participants and best times.