Bairrada Ultra Marathon 2026

  • Sat, May 9, 2026
  • 24,50 29 
  • 5 races
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Event summary

The Bairrada Ultra Marathon 2026 is a mountain bike endurance race scheduled for May 9, 2026, in Águeda, Portugal. It offers a challenging course of approximately 150 km with 3,500 meters of elevation gain, featuring routes for individual riders as well as relay teams of two or three.

This event is open to all cyclists aged 18 and over for individual participation, with younger categories allowed in team formats with authorization. The race includes categories for traditional mountain bikes, e-bikes, and paracyclists, creating an inclusive competition for diverse participants.

Riders will experience stunning trails through the heart of the Bairrada region, guided exclusively by GPS for precision and environmental respect. The atmosphere combines personal challenge, adventure, and camaraderie, with options to compete solo or in mixed or gender-specific teams, adding a dynamic and festive spirit to the event.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Individual (Male/Female)
• Duplas (Male/Female/Mixed)
• Triplas (Male/Female/Mixed)
• E-bikes (Absolute category)
• Paraciclismo (Absolute category)

Start/finish locations: Praça 1.º de Maio, Águeda

Start times per category/distance: Single start at 07:00 on May 9, 2026

Cut-off times:
• 50 km – 4h
• 75 km – 8h
• 100 km – 10h
• Last aid station – 12h

Registration deadline: April 30, 2026 at 23:59

Surface types: Mountain bike trails with GPS guidance, semi-autonomous support

Course format: Approximately 150 km, 3,500 m elevation gain, GPS guided, semi-autonomous with team relay options

Race routes: Single long route with relay transition points for duplas and triplas

Timing method: Official timing with GPS tracking

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies at strategic points

Prizes: Medals for top 3 in each category, finisher medal for all finishers, prizes for top finishers and random draws


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, zip ties, participant bag
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal
⏱️ Official timing and GPS tracking
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance at strategic points, police and road escort at critical points
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for non-federated participants
🥤 Aid stations: solid food and hydration during the course
🧳 Transportation to finish line in case of abandonment
📸 Official photographic coverage
🏆 Awards and prizes for top finishers and raffle prizes for participants


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