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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.

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 18th Raid BTT Terras de Conceição de Tavira is a mountain bike race taking place on May 24, 2026, at Parque de Lazer da Mata da Conceição de Tavira, Faro. The event offers two main distances: a half marathon of approximately 30 km with medium difficulty and a marathon of approximately 50 km with medium to high difficulty.

Registration is open until May 19, 2026, or until the limit of 250 participants is reached. The race is open to various age categories and includes e-bike categories without age divisions. Participants must wear helmets and follow safety rules throughout the course.

The race atmosphere is focused on sport and nature, with marked trails through the Conceição de Tavira parish, emphasizing environmental respect and safety. Awards and trophies are given to the top three finishers in each category.

The 1º Circuito Capital do Alqueva is a cycling race taking place on May 24, 2026, in Mourão, Évora. The event features two race distances: a 25 km short race and a 45 km long race, both held on a closed asphalt urban circuit.

Open to all cyclists aged 18 and over, the race includes multiple age categories for men and women, from Elite (18-29) to Master 60+ (60 and above). The competition offers trophies and medals for overall and age group winners.

The race promises a safe and well-organized environment with a fully closed circuit, electronic chip timing, and mandatory helmet use, making it suitable for competitive cyclists seeking a challenging urban circuit race.