Messenger19th Edition of the Canha Mountain Bike Marathon
Event summary
The 19th Edition Maratona Btt Canha is a mountain bike marathon scheduled for December 7, 2025, in Canha, Setúbal, starting at the Quartel dos Bombeiros Voluntários. The event offers two main distances: approximately 60 km for more experienced riders looking to push their limits, and a 35 km half marathon for those who prefer a more relaxed ride through the scenic trails of Canha.
This event is open to all types of mountain bikes including electric bikes (ebikes), with general classifications available for ebikes but no age group classifications for them. It is designed as a recreational and amateur sporting event rather than a competitive race, not integrated into any championship or series. The course features rural roads and trails with natural surroundings, providing a great opportunity to enjoy nature and promote the local area.
The atmosphere is friendly and geared towards leisure, welcoming riders of all ages including minors on the 35 km route when accompanied by an adult. There is no competitive pressure, making it ideal for families and amateur cyclists. Additional options include an optional lunch and facilities such as showers and bike washing at the finish line.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Maratona 60km: Elites M/F (up to 29), Vet M30, Vet M40, Vet M50, Vet M60, Vet F30, Vet F40
• Meia Maratona 35km: Geral M/F, Msub18, MSub23, Elites M/F, Vet M30, Vet M40, Vet M50, Vet M60, FSub23, Vet F30, Vet F40
• Ebikes: Geral Masculino and Feminino (no age group classification)
Start/finish locations: Quartel dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Canha, Canha, Setúbal
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:30 – Ebikes
• 09:35 – Meia Maratona 35km
• 09:40 – Maratona 60km
Cut-off times: Final control closes at 14:00
Bib pick-up time and location: December 7, 07:00–09:15 at Quartel dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Canha
Participants limit: 750
Registration deadline: December 2, 2025, or when participant limit is reached
Surface types: Rural roads and natural trails in the Montijo municipality
Course format: Marked single loop with yellow and black tape and ground markings; secret checkpoints to register passage
Race routes:
• Maratona: approx. 60 km
• Meia Maratona: approx. 35 km
Prizes: Medals for finishers; trophies and medals for top 3 overall and age-group categories in 35 km and 60 km; medals for top ebike finishers
Location
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BTT 60 km
BTT 35 km
E-bike 60 km
E-bike 35 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number (frontal), morning coffee
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal; medals for top 3 in general and age categories
⏱️ Timing + live results for personal use, with category classifications
🛟 Safety support: support from volunteer firefighters and GNR, emergency contacts on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for registered participants during event
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments along the course
🚿 Showers and changing facilities at Quartel dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Canha
🧳 Bike washing available after the race
📸 Event images used for promotion according to data protection laws
🍽️ Optional lunch available after the event
