ROUTE HEART OF THE RIA

  • Sun, October 4, 2026
  • 12,50 25 
  • 2 races
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Event summary

The Rota Coração da Ria is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Murtosa, Portugal. The race features a single approximately 50 km route that highlights the unique amphibious landscape along the ria, including forest trails and cultivated fields.

Participation is open to all riders aged 16 and above, including those on mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes. The event starts at 09:30 from Parque da Saldida-Murtosa, with a maximum completion time of 4 hours.

The race offers a festive atmosphere with well-marked trails, three aid stations, and prizes awarded to the top finishers by gender and age categories, including a separate classification for e-bike riders.

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Start/finish locations: Parque da Saldida-Murtosa, Murtosa

Start times per category/distance: 09:30 start, with start gate opening at 08:00

Cut-off times: Maximum time to complete the race is 4 hours; race closes at 13:30

Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 3, 2026, from 15:00 to 19:00
• October 4, 2026, from 07:00 to 09:00
• Location: Piscinas Municipais da Murtosa, Av. do Emigrante, Murtosa

Registration deadline: September 27, 2026

Surface types: Trails along the ria, forest paths, cultivated fields, and some road sections with vehicle traffic

Course format: Single marathon route approximately 50 km long

Race routes: One route of approximately 50 km

Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated into the bib

Toilets and aid station placement: Three aid stations; two with liquids and one with solid and liquid supplies

Prizes: Awards for top three overall and by age category, male and female, including e-bike categories; prize ceremony around 12:30 at finish area


Murtosa, Aveiro

Races

MTB 50 km With jersey

04 Oct, 2026
9:30
25 

Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip, personalized bib for registrations validated by September 26, 2026
🏅 Finisher prize: prizes for top three finishers overall and by category
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: first aid and ambulances at strategic points
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: three points with solid and liquid supplies
🚿 Showers and changing rooms at Piscinas Municipais da Murtosa near start/finish
🧳 Bicycle washing zone near finish
🏆 Podium awards ceremony at 12:30


FAQ

How do I get to the event?

The event takes place in Murtosa with the start/finish and secretariat at Parque da Saldida and Piscinas Municipais da Murtosa. Specific parking or shuttle details are not provided.

Can children participate?

Participation is allowed for individuals aged 16 and above. Minors aged 16-17 must have a signed responsibility waiver from their legal guardians.

How can I register?

Registration is online via waitastart.com between April 24 and September 27, 2026, with two registration phases.

Is special equipment required?

Use of a helmet is mandatory throughout the race. Bikes allowed include mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes.

What is the elevation or difficulty of the race?

The race has a medium to low physical and technical difficulty level over approximately 50 km.

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