The Mountain Bike Race Viseu 3.0 is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on May 30, 2026, in Viseu. The event features a closed circuit of approximately 7 km per lap with race formats of 3, 6, and 12 hours.
The race is open to all participants born up to 2010, with no sports license required. Participants can compete solo on mountain bike, gravel, or e-bike (e-bike only solo), or in teams of 2, 3, or 4 members, with multiple categories and classifications for gender and age groups.
This event offers a challenging endurance test in a vibrant outdoor atmosphere, with classifications and trophies awarded across various categories and age divisions, including special classifications for e-bikes.
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.
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.
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 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 - 6 stages
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 Raid Templários BTT is a mountain bike event taking place on March 8, 2026, in Tomar, Santarém. It offers two race formats: the Mini Raid of 35 km with 750 meters of elevation gain and medium physical and technical difficulty, and the Raid of 55 km with 1300 meters of elevation gain and medium/high physical difficulty.
The event is open to all mountain bike practitioners aged 12 and above for the Mini Raid and 18 and above for the Raid, with required responsibility terms for minors. E-bikes are allowed but not included in the official classification. The race routes showcase the best trails of Tomar, mostly on unpaved forest roads and paths, with marked tracks and control points.
The atmosphere is competitive with classifications by age categories and gender, including special categories for singlespeed and fatbike bikes. The event also features a convivial lunch and podium ceremonies, making it a well-organized and engaging mountain biking challenge.
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.
