The Passeio Da Espiga is a non-competitive sports event featuring mountain biking, walking, and trail running, taking place on May 10, 2026, in the town and parish of Mafra. The event offers two biking distances—approximately 20 km (easy) and 40 km (difficult)—and a walking route of about 13 km.
Open to all participants, both amateurs and professionals, including male and female athletes, and categories for conventional and electric bikes. The event promotes sport in a convivial and leisure environment, highlighting the unique characteristics of Mafra.
Participants will enjoy a well-marked course with mechanical assistance zones and refreshment points, plus a finisher medal and commemorative T-shirt for all.
The NGPS Rota da Ciência e da Educação is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on May 16, 2026, in Gandra, Paredes. The event offers two routes: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km, both to be followed autonomously via GPS.
Open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts aged 14 and above (with minors guided by adults), the event emphasizes self-navigation, safety, and respect for traffic rules. It combines physical challenge with cultural discovery, highlighting local history, science, and education in the region.
The atmosphere is relaxed and exploratory, with no on-course support or markings, encouraging participants to engage with nature and each other in a responsible and eco-friendly manner.
The 17th Rota da Laranja is a mountain bike (BTT) event taking place on May 17, 2026, in Amares, Portugal. This cycling event aims to promote the Amares region, its oranges, and local customs while attracting more participants to mountain biking.
The event features a single category for male and female participants, with registration open until May 15, 2026. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the scenic landscapes of Amares while enjoying a community-focused cycling experience.
The UltraMaratona – Pão de Kilo (UMPK) 2026 is a mountain bike and gravel endurance event taking place on May 23, 2026, in Batalha, Leiria, Portugal. The race offers three challenging distances: the UMPK150MILHAS (150 miles / 241 km), UMPK150 (150 km), and UMPK100 (100 km), each with significant elevation gains and multiple aid stations providing liquids and solids approximately every 30 km.
Open to all cyclists including MTB, gravel, and e-bikes (except for the UMPK150MILHAS which prohibits e-bikes), the event is non-competitive but includes official classification with GPS tracking for route validation. The course features demanding terrain across scenic rural and natural areas, requiring full adherence to traffic laws and respectful coexistence with agricultural and leisure users.
The race atmosphere blends endurance challenge with community spirit, complemented by a kids’ zone with mini-autodrome and inflatables, and a festive closing party. With limited entries for each distance, this event is designed for passionate cyclists seeking to test their limits in a unique setting.
The Galo’s Coura MTB is a mountain bike race scheduled for May 23, 2026. The event offers fixed bar mountain bike competitions.
Registration opens on January 18, 2026, and closes on the day of the event, May 23, 2026. The race location coordinates are latitude 0 and longitude 0.
The II Troféu de Resistência BTT de Alenquer – Inter Freguesias is a mountain bike endurance race series held in various locations within the Alenquer municipality throughout 2026. The event includes multiple races from April to October, with the third race, II Resistência das Surraipas, taking place on May 23, 2026, in Pocariça.
The races feature 2-hour endurance formats on courses ranging from 4 to 7 km, primarily on dirt paths and single-tracks. The competition is open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, without the need for a cycling federation license.
This series offers diverse categories for men and women, including age groups from Sub 23 to Masters D and E-Bikes. The event promotes local sports development and community engagement, with a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere.
Trilhos de Carvalhal – Edição Especial Mês da Mãe is a community outdoor event taking place on May 24, 2026, in Carvalhal, Portugal. Organized by the Comissão de Festas de São Paio de Carvalhal with the support of Bestmove, the event includes a 35 km mountain bike ride and a 7 km walk. The initiative promotes sports participation, community gathering and support for local festivities, with routes designed to explore the surrounding natural trails and rural areas
The Saloios BTT 2026 is a mountain bike (BTT) event scheduled for May 24, 2026, in Torres Vedras, Lisboa. It features two main routes: a Marathon of approximately 65 km and a Half-Marathon of about 35 km, suitable for riders aged 16 and above.
This event is open to all participants and is non-competitive in nature, emphasizing enjoyment and participation rather than race results. There will be time controls for recreational purposes, but no official competition except for the Marathon route which awards podium prizes for the top three male and female finishers.
The course traverses rural trails, public paths, and municipal roads in the municipalities of Torres Vedras and Mafra, offering a varied terrain. The atmosphere is friendly and community-oriented, with giveaways, a raffle of biking equipment, and a traditional meal (Bucha Saloia) available for participants and companions, fostering a festive and welcoming environment.
The Rota do Bolinhol BTT GPS 2026 is a non-competitive mountain bike ride taking place on May 24, 2026, in Vizela, Portugal. The event features a single approximately 40 km route of medium difficulty designed to promote physical well-being and social interaction among participants.
Open to all riders aged 12 and above, with minors requiring legal guardian accompaniment or authorization. The ride encourages respect for the environment and local traffic rules, offering a safe and enjoyable experience supported by volunteer firefighters and technical assistance vehicles.
Participants will enjoy a refreshment point midway through the course, bike washing, showers, insurance coverage, and commemorative souvenirs, making it a welcoming event for mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels.
The 11th Maratona BTT “Entre Vinhas e Olivais” is a mountain bike marathon event scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 09:00 in Baleizão, Beja. Participants can choose between different race categories including Half Marathon, Marathon, and E-Bikes Marathon.
The event welcomes riders across various age categories, including juniors, elites, masters, and female categories, making it accessible to a wide range of mountain biking enthusiasts. It offers a competitive and organized race environment in the scenic district of Beja.
