BTT AFIFE 2026

The 4th Rota da Trança e da Palha is a mountain bike recreational event taking place on April 19, 2026, in Travassós-Fafe, Braga, Portugal. The race features a 40 km route through rural roads, trails, and the Barragem de Queimadela area, starting and finishing at the Recinto Srª das Graças.

Open to both federated and non-federated athletes, the event promotes local traditions related to rye straw crafts and environmental respect. Participants will experience scenic countryside landscapes during the spring rye harvest season, enhancing the cultural and natural appeal of the race.

The event is organized by the Associação Grupo de Amigos de Travassós with support from local and cycling federations, emphasizing ethical sportsmanship and safety. It offers a festive atmosphere with traditional food and cultural displays along the route.

The 8th Rota do Vascão BTT event is a non-competitive mountain bike ride taking place on April 19, 2026, in Ameixial, Faro. It offers two route options of 30 km and 50 km, primarily along rural paths and dirt trails near the Ribeira do Vascão.

Open to participants aged over 15 years, with those under 18 requiring parental authorization. The event emphasizes leisure and enjoyment of the natural surroundings rather than competition, although prizes are awarded in various age and gender categories as well as for e-bike participants.

Participants will experience scenic rural landscapes in the parishes of Ameixial and Santa Cruz, with a relaxed atmosphere supported by organized aid stations and safety measures.

The III Trail Santa Apolónia is a trail running event taking place on April 19, 2026, in Vila do Conde, Portugal. It offers three distances: a 25 km long trail, a 15 km short trail, and a 10 km walk, each starting at Largo de Santa Apolónia in the Malta parish.

The event welcomes participants aged 16 and older for the trail races, and from 6 years old for the walk (with adult supervision). The trails feature moderate elevation gains of approximately 800 m for the long trail and 500 m for the short trail, running mostly on non-technical trails and roads.

Organized by the Comissão de Festas de Santa Apolónia to support local festivities, the race includes staggered starts and a festive atmosphere with awards for various age categories and team classifications.

The I Trail Vouga do Diabo is a trail running event taking place on April 19, 2026, in the parish of Pinho, São Pedro do Sul, Portugal. It features three race options: a Long Trail of 26 km, a Short Trail of 15 km, and a non-competitive 11 km walk.

The event welcomes participants aged 18 and over for the Long Trail, 16 and over for the Short Trail with legal guardian authorization, and all ages for the walk if accompanied by an adult. The courses traverse natural trails, forest paths, rural roads, and old village connections, offering scenic views of the Vouga valley and surrounding nature.

With a maximum of 500 participants across all distances, the race promotes fair play, environmental respect, and mutual support among runners. The event includes timed races with electronic chip timing and awards for top finishers in the Long and Short Trails, plus a prize for the largest team.