14th BTT Marathon through the Trails of Abrigada and Montejunto

  • Sun, January 11, 2026
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Event summary

The 14th Maratona BTT “Por Trilhos de Abrigada e Montejunto” is a mountain bike marathon scheduled for January 11, 2026, in Abrigada, Alenquer, Lisbon. The event offers two main distances: a 60 km marathon and a 35 km half-marathon, with separate categories for e-bikes.

This amateur event is open to all participants aged 16 and above, with those under 18 requiring parental authorization and restricted to the half-marathon distance. The race features rural paths and trails through the parishes of Abrigada, Cabanas de Torres, Meca, and Olhalvo, traversing terrain that includes open roads shared with vehicles, emphasizing respect for traffic rules.

Participants will navigate the course using GPS tracks provided by the organization, supported by some directional signage. The race atmosphere is community-oriented and supportive, including a post-race refreshment featuring traditional pork sandwiches, potatoes, and drinks. The event includes classifications by gender, distance, and bike type, with prizes for the top three in each category.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors (16-18)
• Sub-23 (19-22)
• Elites (23-29)
• Masters 30 (30-39)
• Masters 40 (40-49)
• Masters 50 (50-59)
• Masters 60 (60+)
• E-Bikes (separate category)

Start/finish locations: Abrigada, Alenquer, Lisbon

Start times per category/distance:
• 9:00 – Marathon 60 km
• 9:10 – E-Bikes start

Cut-off times:
• Marathon 60 km: must pass second control point (~km 40) by 12:00, race ends at 14:00

Bib pick-up time and location:
• January 10, 2026, 17:00–20:00 at Secretariat
• January 11, 2026, 7:00–8:00 at Secretariat

Participants limit: 500 confirmed entries

Registration deadline: January 6, 2026, or until full capacity

Surface types: Rural roads and trails, mixed natural terrain with some vehicle traffic

Course format: Point-to-point marathon and half-marathon routes, GPS-guided

Race routes: 35 km and 60 km through Abrigada and nearby parishes

Timing method: Time control by event controllers with secret checkpoints and GPS file verification

Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments: 1 station in half-marathon, 2 in marathon

Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall in each category and distance; souvenirs for all finishers


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and race souvenirs
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative mementos and prizes for top finishers
⏱️ Timing with control points and GPS track validation
🛟 Safety support: event controllers and adherence to traffic rules
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments during and after the race
🚿 Showers available after the race
🧖 Post-race traditional meal with pork sandwiches, potatoes, and drinks
🏆 Prizes for top 3 in each category and distance


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