Mountain Bike Race Viseu 2026

The 3 Hours Resistance MTB Race – Santa Marinha will take place on May 30, 2026, at the Parque de Merendas de Remelhe, Barcelos. This mountain bike endurance event challenges participants to complete as many laps as possible on a 5.5 km closed circuit over three hours.

The race is open to all athletes aged 16 and over, including both federated and non-federated riders, with categories for solo riders, duos, and e-bikes. The course features a medium difficulty dirt trail in a mostly rural and wooded area, providing a competitive and adrenaline-filled atmosphere.

Participants must wear helmets and follow strict race rules, with electronic timing and official classifications by category. The event includes liquid and solid aid stations, showers, and a prize ceremony after the race.

The 14th edition of the 3-hour MTB Endurance Race “Engenho Novo” will take place on May 31, 2026, in Paços de Brandão, Portugal. This event is part of the Bike Challenge Resistências Terras De Santa Maria Championship and welcomes all individuals aged 15 and above, with no need for a cycling federation license.

Participants can compete in various categories including Juniors, Elite, Masters, and E-Bikes, with race durations ranging from 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the category. The race features a competitive atmosphere with individual and team classifications, including prizes for the top male, female, and E-Bike finishers, as well as the largest team.

The race starts at the entrance of Quinta do Engenho Novo in Paços de Brandão, with facilities including parking and showers available at the nearby GRIB premises. The event offers a challenging endurance format with a focus on mountain biking skills and strategy.

The Intermunicipal Cup 3H Resistance MTB is a mountain bike endurance race series consisting of six events held in various locations including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The races take place in 2025 and 2026, with the first event scheduled for May 31, 2026.

Participants can compete in the 3-hour resistance race or in juvenile MTB races held on the same day. The event is open to licensed and non-licensed athletes aged 5 and above, with categories for all ages and genders, including e-Bikes. The race features circuits approximately 4 to 7 km for the 3-hour race and 1 to 3 km for juvenile races, with specific distances for younger categories.

The competition is part of an intermunicipal series with a points system and prizes for top finishers in each category and overall. The event promotes competitive amateur cycling with a structured format including start boxes and timed laps, supported by technical and medical assistance.

The Intermunicipal Cup 3H Resistance MTB is a mountain bike endurance race held in multiple locations including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The 2026 edition features six races, with the first event scheduled for May 31, 2026, in Alenquer.

The race offers a 3-hour resistance format with courses approximately 4 to 7 km long, alongside juvenile MTB races with shorter circuits from 500 meters to 3 km depending on age categories. Participants include licensed competitive athletes and non-federated riders aged 5 years and older.

The event is part of a series with point-based classifications and prizes for top finishers in various categories, including electric bikes. The race atmosphere is competitive amateur with organized team and individual participation, supported by multiple cycling clubs and municipalities.