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  • Ride Across Portugal

    Ride Across Portugal

    The 7th edition of Ride Across Portugal® takes place from May 10 to 17, 2026, offering an unforgettable 7-day road cycling adventure through the heart of Portugal. This exclusive stage event covers 770 km over 6 stages, showcasing the country’s diverse landscapes — from the northern mountains to the southern coastline.

    Combining sport, culture, and hospitality, the event attracts passionate cyclists from around the world. With first-class logistics, premium accommodation, and on-road support, Ride Across Portugal® is a non-competitive experience with timed segments—ideal for serious amateur cyclists seeking a truly premium cycling journey.

    🗺️ Stages
    🏔️ Stage 1 – The Mountains and the Douro River
    📍 Douro – Guarda | 119KM | 2230m D+
    Begins on the world-famous N222 road through the scenic Douro Valley, ending in Guarda, the highest city in Portugal.

    🗻 Stage 2 – Conquering the Highest Point in Mainland Portugal
    📍 Guarda – Covilhã | 107KM | 2550m D+
    Climbs to Alto da Torre (1,993m), the highest point on mainland Portugal, followed by a stunning descent into Covilhã.

    🌄 Stage 3 – From the Mountains to the Lowlands
    📍 Covilhã – Alter do Chão | 165KM | 1730m D+
    Crosses into the Alentejo through scenic hills and the majestic Tagus River at Portas do Rodão. Ends at the historic Royal Stud Farm.

    🍷 Stage 4 – Alentejo, the Portuguese Tuscany
    📍 Alter do Chão – Évora | 96KM | 800m D+
    A cultural ride through cork oak-lined roads and wheat fields, ending in the UNESCO city of Évora.

    🔥 Stage 5 – The Super Stage
    📍 Évora – Monchique | 193KM | 1840m D+
    The longest and one of the most epic stages. Finishes with the climb to Monchique, entering the Algarve mountains.

    🌊 Stage 6 – The Mountain, the River, and the Ocean
    📍 Monchique – Porches | 57KM | 560m D+
    A celebratory stage with coastal views and a finish at the cliffside Chapel of Senhora da Rocha — the perfect end to this unforgettable journey.

    • Road Cycling 730 km
    10
    May
    —
    16
    May
    Douro, Portugal
    4650 €
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  • UMPK 2026

    UMPK 2026

    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.

    • BTT 150 km, 100 km
    • E-bike 150 km, 100 km
    • Gravel 150 km, 100 km
    23
    May
    Batalha, Portugal
    25 €
    2
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  • Gran Diagonal

    Gran Diagonal

    The GranDiagonal by EVOC is an unsupported road cycling adventure taking place from June 13 to 21, 2026, across Portugal. This single-stage event covers a distance of 1,000 km with an elevation gain of 16,500 meters.

    Designed for experienced cyclists, the race challenges participants to complete the entire route unsupported, emphasizing endurance and self-sufficiency. The course traverses diverse Portuguese landscapes, offering a unique and demanding cycling experience.

    • Ultracycling 1000 km
    13
    Jun
    —
    21
    Jun
    Caminha, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
    290 € — 540 €
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  • HELL160

    HELL160

    The HELL160-Shadows and Dust is an ultra-endurance trail running event taking place on July 3-5, 2026, in A do Pinto, Serpa, Beja, Portugal. This race features demanding distances of approximately 164.62 km for the HELL160 and 104 km for the HELL100, offering various competition formats including solo, duos, teams, relays, and a bike category.

    The race welcomes athletes aged 18 and above, requiring no license but a medical certificate and signed responsibility term. The courses are circular and follow the GR15 trail and left bank of the Guadiana River, passing through a mix of estradões, paved segments, and montado trails with significant elevation gain and loss, making it a challenging and scenic endurance experience.

    The event is more than just a race; it is a tribute to the people of Alentejo and the spirit of ultra-resilience. The atmosphere blends cultural festivities, including a gastronomic and musical festival, with the competitive spirit of ultra-endurance athletics, fostering a unique and inspiring environment for participants and spectators alike.

    • Trail Run HELL160, HELL100
    • Bike HELL100
    03
    Jul
    —
    04
    Jul
    Serpa, Portugal
    75 € — 400 €
    3
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  • EPX – Extreme Peneda Xúres

    EPX – Extreme Peneda Xúres

    The EPX – Extreme Peneda-Xurés 2026 is a mountain bike event taking place on July 4, 2026, starting and finishing in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal. It offers three autonomous GPS-guided routes: Black Wolf (199 km, 5200 m elevation), White Wolf (168 km, 3900 m elevation), and Green Wolf (124 km, 3300 m elevation).

    Open to participants aged 19 and over, the event emphasizes physical and mental challenge, resilience, and respect for nature, with no competitive character. The course crosses five mountain ranges in Portugal and Spain, including protected natural parks, providing a unique experience in diverse and demanding terrain.

    Participants have 19 hours to complete their chosen route, with strict time barriers and safety rules. The event fosters solidarity and self-sufficiency, with no external support allowed except for aid from locals or fellow participants.

    • Black Wolf 199 km
    • White Wolf 168 km
    • Green Wolf 124 km
    04
    Jul
    Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal
    50 €
    1
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  • ACDL Challenge 2026

    ACDL Challenge 2026

    The Desafio ACDL 2026 is a gravel and mountain bike challenge taking place on July 18 and 19, 2026, in Lamelas, Santo Tirso, Portugal. Participants can choose from three distances: 100 km, 200 km, and 400 km, each requiring full autonomy and GPS navigation.

    This event is open to all Portuguese and international participants without the need for any sports license or affiliation. It is a non-competitive challenge emphasizing personal endurance and self-management in mountain terrain, with no official classification.

    Riders must be prepared for the physical and mental demands of long-distance gravel riding, including night riding for the longer distances, and must comply with traffic rules and respect private properties. The event fosters camaraderie and personal challenge in a demanding natural setting.

    • MTB 400 km, 200 km, 100 km
    • Gravel 400 km, 200 km, 100 km
    • E-bike 400 km, 200 km, 100 km
    18
    Jul
    —
    19
    Jul
    Lamelas, Santo Tirso, Portugal
    20 € — 35 €
    1
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  • 1st Ultra Marathon MTB/Gravel do Sor

    1st Ultra Marathon MTB/Gravel do Sor

    The 1st Ultra Maratona BTT/Gravel do Sor is a mountain bike and gravel endurance race taking place on September 19, 2026, in Ponte de Sor, Portalegre. The race features a challenging approximately 120 km course with a positive elevation gain of about 1500 meters.

    Open to individual participants and relay teams, including categories for BTT, Gravel, E-Bike, and mixed teams, the event requires participants to be 18 years or older. The race is innovative, using GPS navigation instead of traditional plastic ribbons, ensuring a safer and more ecological experience.

    The route passes through the parishes of Ponte de Sor, Galveias, and Montargil, alongside the scenic margins of the Montargil reservoir, offering a natural and motivating landscape for participants.

    • Ultra Cycling MTB 120 km
    • Ultra Cycling GRAVEL 120 km
    • Ultra Cycling MTB/GRAVEL 120 km
    19
    Sep
    Ponte de Sor, Portalegre, Portugal
    40 € — 80 €
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  • UMT - Templários Ultra Marathon - MTB/Gravel

    UMT - Templários Ultra Marathon - MTB/Gravel

    The Ultra Maratona Templários BTT (UMT) is a mountain bike adventure race with GPS navigation, taking place on October 3, 2026, in Tomar, Portugal. It features a challenging circular course of approximately 145 km with 3500 meters of elevation gain.

    Participants can choose from several solo race options including the UMT BTT (145 km), Maratona BTT dos Templários (85 km), UMT Gravel (125 km), Maratona Gravel dos Templários (85 km), and Maratona E-bikes dos Templários (85 km). The event is open to all riders aged 18 and over, with special provisions for 15-17 year olds with parental consent.

    The race is known for its high difficulty level, with mostly unpaved forest trails and paths, requiring strong endurance and navigation skills. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with official timing, classifications by age categories, and podium ceremonies.

    • Ultra Cycling MTB 145 km
    • Ultra Cycling GRAVEL 125 km
    • MTB 85 km
    • Gravel 85 km
    • E-BIKES 85 km
    03
    Oct
    Tomar, Santarém, Portugal
    36 €
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