Ossa Route Marathon 2026

  • Sun, May 31, 2026
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  • 3 races
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Event summary

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.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Junior (16-19 years)
• Elite (20-29 years)
• M30 (30-34 years)
• M35 (35-39 years)
• M40 (40-44 years)
• M45 (45-49 years)
• M50 (50-54 years)
• M55 (55-59 years)
• M60+ (60 years and over)

Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – E-Bike Marathon (70 km)
• 09:05 – Marathon (70 km)
• 09:10 – Half Marathon (45 km)

Cut-off times: All control points close 3 hours after the first athlete passes; late athletes will be escorted back to Estremoz

Participants limit: 1000 participants

Registration deadline: 23:59, Sunday, May 17, 2026

Surface types: Rural paths, agricultural and mountainous terrain with varied surfaces

Course format: Point-to-point routes with marked trails, directional signs, and staff at critical points

Race routes:
• P1 – E-Bike Marathon: approx. 70 km
• P2 – Marathon: approx. 70 km
• P3 – Half Marathon: approx. 45 km

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory chip activation at start gate

Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments available along routes and at finish

Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers in Marathon, Half Marathon, and E-Bike categories; Finisher medals awarded to all who complete the race within regulations


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: participation kit including partner gifts and information
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical assistance coordinated by municipal civil protection
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments available along the course and at the finish
🚿 Showers: access to changing rooms and showers
🧳 Bike washing area available
🧖 Massage, post-race meals: nutritional reinforcement provided at finish
🏆 Trophies for top finishers by category


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