MessengerMaratona BTT da Póvoa
Event summary
The Maratona BTT da Póvoa 2025 is an open amateur mountain bike race taking place on October 5, 2025, in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. Organized by Bikeservice, the event offers two competitive distances: 70 km (Maratona) and 45 km (Meia Maratona). Participation is open to riders aged 17 and over, with juniors (17–18 years) required to race the shorter distance. Both routes follow mixed surfaces including roads and trails open to traffic, requiring compliance with the Portuguese Cycling Federation regulations and the Highway Code. The start and finish are located in Póvoa de Varzim, with riders placed in start boxes according to payment order. The event features mechanical and medical support, feed zones, and chip timing, and concludes with a podium ceremony recognizing the top overall and category finishers, as well as the largest team.
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Start time:
• Maratona (70 km) and Meia Maratona (45 km): 09:00 (boxes open at 08:15; finish control closes at 15:00)
Bib pick-up:
• October 4: 10:00–18:00 – Bikeservice HQ, Rua Gomes de Amorim nº144
• October 5: 07:30–08:30 – Parque da Cidade, Póvoa de Varzim
Start/finish location: Póvoa de Varzim
Age categories/divisions:
• Men: Elites, Masters A (1986–1995), Masters B (1976–1985), Masters C (≤1975)
• Women: Elites, Masters A (1986–1995), Masters B (1976–1985), Masters C (≤1975)
• E-bikes: separate start box
Cut-off time: Finish control closes at 15:00 for all distances
Registration deadline: October 3, 2025, at 23:59 (or earlier if sold out)
Surface types: Mixed terrain including asphalt roads and off-road tracks
Course format: Loop with shared start for both distances; 7 start boxes based on payment order
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Parking and shuttle details: Free parking near start/finish; no shuttle specified
Toilets and aid station placement: Toilets and showers at venue; feed stations with liquids and solids on course
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Location
get directionsRaces
BTT 70 km
BTT 45 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official event gift from the Municipality of Póvoa de Varzim, personalized front plate (if registered by Sept 21)
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solid food at multiple points on course
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and race marshals along the route
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident coverage according to Portuguese law
🛠️ Mechanical assistance at start and feed zones
🚿 Access to showers and bike wash area after the race
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with individual results
🏆 Awards ceremony for overall and category winners, plus prize for largest team
