GRANFONDO MÉDIO TEJO

Matosinhos, Porto

The 19th Maratona BTT/XCM Ansião is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on May 24, 2026, in Ansião, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including a 98 km Elite Marathon, 69 km Short Marathon, 45 km Half Marathon, and a 25 km Raid.

The event is open to licensed competitive athletes, federated cyclists in the Cycling for All category, and non-federated riders aged 19 and above. It is part of the Portugal XCM Cup and follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation.

The race courses traverse rural trails and paths around Ansião, starting and finishing in the town, with marked routes and a focus on environmental responsibility. The event aims to promote cycling as a healthy, non-polluting sport and to highlight the tourism potential of the Ansião region.

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.