The I BTT Experience “Trilhos da Transumância” is a non-competitive mountain bike event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Alpedrinha, Castelo Branco. It offers two route options: a 30 km course with 650 meters of elevation gain and a 55 km course with 1000 meters of elevation gain, both featuring rural paths, trails, and secondary roads.
The event is open to all interested participants without the need for a federation license. It emphasizes promoting social interaction, sports practice, and showcasing the natural landscapes and heritage of Alpedrinha and its surroundings. The event atmosphere is friendly and inclusive, focusing on enjoyment rather than competition.
The XIII BTT and Walk of the Celorico da Beira Firefighters will take place on May 31, 2026, in Celorico da Beira, Guarda. This event includes a 30 km mountain bike ride and a 10 km walk, both non-competitive and open to all registered participants.
The mountain bike route features medium to high difficulty over rural trails, paths, and municipal roads, with marked signage and support vehicles along the course. The walk follows the same general regulations as the bike ride.
Participants will enjoy refreshments, a communal lunch at the firefighters’ headquarters, and receive a t-shirt, souvenir, insurance, hot shower, and bike wash. The event is organized by the Celorico da Beira Firefighters and emphasizes safety, environmental respect, and community spirit.
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 XVI Raid BTT SodiGás – Margens do Cávado is a mountain bike raid event taking place on May 31, 2026, starting and finishing at Praia Fluvial de Merelim S. Paio in Braga, Portugal. The event features a competitive 45 km raid and a non-competitive 25 km family ride, both traversing diverse trails and rural paths across several municipalities.
Open to all participants without physical limitations, the raid welcomes riders aged 18 and over for the 45 km race and from 14 years old for the family ride. The event promotes active leisure, group spirit, and the scenic riverside region of Cávado, offering a varied course with forest trails and rural roads.
Alongside the bike events, a medium-difficulty walk is held 30 minutes after the start, open to all without registration, creating a family-friendly atmosphere. The race includes multiple categories for men and women, including elite, master, gravel, and e-bike divisions, with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams.
The 3rd BTT “Rota do Paiva” is a mountain bike event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Codeçais de Mões, Viseu, Portugal. It features two race distances: a 30 km recreational route open to participants aged 12 and older, and a 60 km competitive route part of the Beira Alta XCM Cup, reserved for licensed athletes aged 18 and above.
The event welcomes both competitive and recreational riders, including categories for E-Bikes with separate classification. The courses traverse rural trails, public paths, and municipal roads in Castro Daire, with technical and physical difficulty levels varying between the two distances. The race atmosphere combines competition with recreational participation, including a non-timed ride option for younger athletes.
The III RAID BTT ADIC COMENDA is a non-competitive mountain bike event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Comenda, Portalegre district. It offers two routes: a 50 km GPS-guided raid with medium difficulty and a 25 km guided ride with low difficulty.
The event is organized by Associação Desportiva Ifal Comenda and aims to promote the local area and community. It welcomes all participants and emphasizes leisure and discovery rather than competition.
Participants will experience varied terrain with support from the organization throughout the course, including mechanical assistance if needed. The event also includes a communal lunch after the race.
The 2nd Maratona BTT Terras de Santa Clara is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on May 31, 2026, at Campo de Jogos José Cardador in Santa Clara do Louredo, Beja. The race offers two distances: 45 km and 60 km.
Open to all cyclists with a registration fee of 18 euros, the event limits participation to 250 athletes. Participants must wear helmets and are required to choose their race distance at registration, with no changes allowed on race day.
The course features natural landscapes with notable flora and fauna, encouraging environmental preservation. The event atmosphere includes support vehicles, mechanical assistance, and post-race refreshments, making it a well-organized and engaging mountain biking experience.
The Maratona BTT Rota D’Ossa 2026 is a mountain bike marathon event scheduled for May 24, 2026, in Estremoz, Évora, Portugal. It offers challenging courses of 70 km for the Marathon and E-Bike Marathon categories, and a 45 km distance for the Half Marathon.
The event welcomes both licensed competitive athletes and non-licensed riders aged 16 and above. It encourages the use of bicycles as a healthy, eco-friendly transport and promotes the natural and touristic beauty of the Estremoz region.
The race routes traverse rural and mountainous trails with varied terrain, marked carefully for safety. The atmosphere balances competition and enjoyment, with trophies awarded to top finishers in male, female, junior, and e-bike categories, and includes medical support and logistical care for participants.
The 2nd Passeio BTT Terra e Mar is a mountain bike event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Peniche, Leiria. The route covers approximately 45 km through trails, rural paths, public roads, and municipal streets of the Peniche municipality, offering a medium physical and technical difficulty.
This event is open to all mountain bike enthusiasts aged 16 and above without any competitive classification or timing, focusing on leisure, socializing, and promoting physical activity in a friendly atmosphere. Participants will experience unique points of interest around Peniche, supported by a guided motorcycle escort to maintain pace and safety.
Alongside the cycling experience, the event emphasizes local cultural and gastronomic promotion, with a solid and liquid aid station and an optional paid lunch, making it suitable for all levels and fostering a community spirit rather than competition.
INTERMUNICIPAL CUP 3H RESISTANCE MTB 2026 - ALENQUER
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.
